Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

THE ELMS, SG4 8XS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE ELMS, SG4 8XS.

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

268

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in SG4 8XS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 26.3% year-on-year.

home £665,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG4 8XS is a safe, established residential area on The Elms, 0.4km from Codicote in Codicote. Administratively it sits within Codicote ward and the Stevenage constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SG4 8XS is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £665k, down 26.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SG4 8XS are sourced from Output Area E00119838 (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 8XS. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 545,000

5 sales · Mean £ 560,000

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

SG4 8XS has low crime rates — 19 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 offences25
Criminal damage and arson10
Anti-social behaviour6
Other crime1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Codicote Church of England Primary School

Outstanding275 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Days of Ashwell0.4 km
  • J Robarts & Son Ltd0.4 km
  • The Farm Butchery0.4 km
  • Codicote Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Premier Store0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Codicote Spice0.4 km
  • Izgara0.4 km
  • Shirley's Thai0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Globe0.4 km
  • The Goat Inn0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Knebworth3.5 km
  • Welwyn North4.3 km
  • Stevenage5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • St Giles Church0.1 km
  • St Giles Church0.1 km
  • St Giles Road0.2 km
  • St Giles Road0.2 km
  • Valley Road0.2 km