Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

POST OFFICE ROW, SG4 7ET House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POST OFFICE ROW, SG4 7ET.

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Population

167

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SG4 7ET represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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9/10
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5/10
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1/10
workEmployment
7/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SG4 7ET combines high owner-occupation (64%), strong property values (£661k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £661k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG4 7ET is a safe, established residential area on Post Office Row, 0.3km from Great Wymondley in North Hertfordshire. Administratively it sits within Chesfield ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £661k.

Census 2021 statistics for SG4 7ET are sourced from Output Area E00119860 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG4 7ET. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 735,000

1 sales · Mean £ 735,000

Semi-Detached

£ 625,000

2 sales · Mean £ 625,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SG4 7ET has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Wymondley Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good98 pupils1.0 km
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Mary Exton Primary School

Good174 pupils1.1 km
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Purwell Primary School

Requires Improvement180 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Priory0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • J's Grill0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Green Man0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hitchin2.2 km
  • Letchworth Garden City4.2 km
  • Stevenage5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Green0.1 km
  • Manor Farm0.1 km
  • Church Green0.1 km
  • Railway Cottages0.5 km
  • Railway Cottages0.5 km