Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

HIGH STREET, SG4 8AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, SG4 8AJ.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 52,300 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG4 8AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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9/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SG4 8AJ combines high owner-occupation (73%), strong property values (£451k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £451k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 18.7% year-on-year.

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

SG4 8AJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on High Street, 0.3km from Whitwell in Whitwell (North Hertfordshire). Administratively it sits within Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £451k, up 18.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SG4 8AJ are sourced from Output Area E00119973 (shared with 9 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 8AJ. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 345,000

4 sales · Mean £ 354,187

Flat

£ 330,000

1 sales · Mean £ 330,000

Terraced

£ 320,000

5 sales · Mean £ 353,000

Detached

£ 950,000

5 sales · Mean £ 987,000

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

SG4 8AJ has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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St Paul's Walden Primary School

Requires Improvement79 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Lalita Rose0.5 km
  • Nine Wells Watercress Farm0.6 km
  • Whitwell Post Office and Store0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Bull Inn0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Emily's Teashop0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stevenage5.6 km
  • Knebworth6.3 km
  • Luton Airport Parkway8.0 km

Bus Stops

  • War Memorial0.1 km
  • War Memorial0.2 km
  • The Maidens Head PH0.2 km
  • The Maidens Head PH0.3 km