Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

THE OPENING, SG4 8UF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE OPENING, SG4 8UF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

270

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG4 8UF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

SG4 8UF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £385k, 60% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £385k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 5.3% year-on-year.

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

SG4 8UF is a sought-after residential area on The Opening, 0.3km from Codicote in Codicote. Administratively it sits within Codicote ward and the Stevenage constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG4, SG4 8UF offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k, up 5.3% 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 8UF are sourced from Output Area E00119835 (shared with 10 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 8UF. The average age is 50.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Terraced

£ 385,000

3 sales · Mean £ 386,665

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SG4 8UF has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences27
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson7
Burglary5
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Codicote Church of England Primary School

Outstanding275 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Codicote Pharmacy0.1 km
  • Premier Store0.1 km
  • The Red House0.4 km
  • Days of Ashwell0.2 km
  • J Robarts & Son Ltd0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Globe0.2 km
  • The Goat Inn0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Codicote Spice0.3 km
  • Izgara0.3 km
  • Shirley's Thai0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Knebworth3.8 km
  • Welwyn North3.8 km
  • Welwyn5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • New Town0.1 km
  • New Town0.2 km
  • Peace Memorial Hall0.2 km
  • Peace Memorial Hall0.3 km
  • The Bell Inn0.4 km