Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

SG4 8JT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SG4 8JT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

291

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 52,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG4 8JT 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.

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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

SG4 8JT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

SG4 8JT is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Kings Walden in North Hertfordshire. Administratively it sits within Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SG4 8JT are sourced from Output Area E00119980 (shared with 39 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 8JT. 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 / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

SG4 8JT has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Plough0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Kings Walden Stores0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Pilkington Farms Partnership0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Luton Airport Parkway6.3 km
  • Hitchin7.0 km
  • Luton Airport7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Church0.1 km
  • Church0.1 km