Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

SG4 7LY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SG4 7LY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

259

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG4 7LY 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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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SG4 7LY is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 70% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

SG4 7LY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km from Graveley in North Hertfordshire. Administratively it sits within Chesfield ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

For families considering a move, SG4 7LY represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An established, mature community with an average age of 57 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SG4 7LY are sourced from Output Area E00119854 (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 7LY. The average age is 56.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

SG4 7LY has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Graveley Primary School

Good91 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • George and Dragon0.5 km
  • The Highwayman1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hitchin4.3 km
  • Stevenage4.3 km
  • Letchworth Garden City5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • The Waggon and Horses PH0.4 km
  • The Waggon and Horses PH0.4 km