Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

CROWN COTTAGES, SG4 8LU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROWN COTTAGES, SG4 8LU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (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 8LU 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 8LU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SG4 8LU is a sought-after residential area on Crown Cottages, 0.2km from Ley Green in North Hertfordshire. Administratively it sits within Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SG4 8LU offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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. Property: Prices average £555k.

Census 2021 statistics for SG4 8LU 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 8LU. 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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home Property Prices by Type

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£ 555,000

1 sales · Mean £ 555,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

SG4 8LU has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Plough0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Kings Walden Stores0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hitchin6.2 km
  • Luton Airport Parkway6.8 km
  • Luton Airport7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Old School0.1 km
  • Old School0.1 km
  • Wantsend Farm0.2 km
  • Wantsend Farm0.2 km
  • New Cottages0.3 km