Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

PRESTON ROAD, SG4 7QR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRESTON ROAD, SG4 7QR.

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Population

116

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 52,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG4 7QR 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.

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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SG4 7QR combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£607k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

SG4 7QR is a mixed residential area on Preston Road, 1.3km from Little Almshoe in North Hertfordshire. Administratively it sits within Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

For serious buyers, SG4 7QR is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £607k.

Census 2021 statistics for SG4 7QR are sourced from Output Area E00119968 (shared with 12 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 7QR. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 607,000

1 sales · Mean £ 607,000

school Local Schools

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Preston Primary School

Good74 pupils1.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hitchin3.8 km
  • Stevenage5.6 km
  • Letchworth Garden City7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Tatmore Place0.2 km
  • Tatmore Place0.2 km