Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

HIGH STREET, SG4 8QW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

331

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences13
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Kimpton Primary School

Good172 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

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