Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

HIGH STREET, SG4 8QN House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

349

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Kimpton Primary School

Good172 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Budgens of Kimpton0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Kimpton Bowls Club0.8 km
  • The Boot0.5 km
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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