Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

SG4 7NU House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

429

cake
Avg Age

41

payments
Avg Income

£ 52,300 /yr

work
Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: SG4 7NU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

shieldSafety
9/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
favoriteHealth
1/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
3/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
directions_transitTransit
3/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
psychology

Area Character

SG4 7NU is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG4 7NU is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from St. Ippolyts in North Hertfordshire. Administratively it sits within Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SG4 7NU are sourced from Output Area E00119970 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

open_in_new Open Interactive Map

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG4 7NU. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.8%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
lightbulb

Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

analytics Full Demographics Profile

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

SG4 7NU has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

P

St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School

Good176 pupils0.2 km
P

Whitehill Junior School

Good241 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • St Ippolyts Stores0.4 km
  • M&Co Trading Limited0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Bird in Hand0.9 km
  • The Bull0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hitchin2.6 km
  • Stevenage5.1 km
  • Letchworth Garden City6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • London Road Crossroads0.3 km
  • London Road Crossroads0.3 km
  • East View0.4 km