SG4 8QW is a sought-after residential area on High Street, 0.7km 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 8QW offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £576k, up 2.4% 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 8QW are sourced from Output Area E00119988 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, SG4 8QW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, SG4 8QW.
331
42
£ 55,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG4 8QW 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
SG4 8QW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £576k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £576k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 2.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG4 8QW. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 500,000
7 sales · Mean £ 528,214
Detached
£ 480,000
3 sales · Mean £ 613,333
Flat
£ 398,200
1 sales · Mean £ 398,200
Terraced
£ 582,500
2 sales · Mean £ 582,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG4 8QW has low crime rates — 16 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 Kimpton0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Kimpton Bowls Club0.5 km
- The Boot0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Kimpton Spice0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harpenden5.3 km
- Luton Airport Parkway6.8 km
- Knebworth8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Lloyd Way0.0 km
- Lloyd Way0.1 km
- Hampden0.2 km
- Hampden0.2 km
- The Boot PH0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SG48QW · Data under Open Government Licence