SG4 8QN is a sought-after residential area on High Street, 0.8km from Ansell's End in Kimpton. Administratively it sits within Kimpton ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG4, SG4 8QN offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £390k, down 21.9% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SG4 8QN are sourced from Output Area E00119990 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, SG4 8QN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, SG4 8QN.
349
40
£ 55,300 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG4 8QN 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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SG4 8QN's 55% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £390k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 21.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG4 8QN. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 435,000
6 sales · Mean £ 415,083
Terraced
£ 231,000
2 sales · Mean £ 231,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG4 8QN has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kimpton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Budgens of Kimpton0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Kimpton Bowls Club0.8 km
- The Boot0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Kimpton Spice0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harpenden5.1 km
- Luton Airport Parkway6.6 km
- Welwyn North8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Luton Road0.1 km
- Luton Road0.1 km
- Lloyd Way0.2 km
- Lloyd Way0.3 km
- Hampden0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SG48QN · Data under Open Government Licence