Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

HILL ROAD, SG4 8YH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILL ROAD, SG4 8YH.

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Population

406

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG4 8YH 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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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SG4 8YH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £435k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

SG4 8YH is a sought-after residential area on Hill Road, 0.4km from Codicote in Codicote. Administratively it sits within Codicote ward and the Stevenage constituency.

For serious buyers, SG4 8YH is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £435k. 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 8YH are sourced from Output Area E00119837 (shared with 25 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 8YH. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 317,000

3 sales · Mean £ 359,000

Semi-Detached

£ 490,000

2 sales · Mean £ 490,000

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

SG4 8YH has low crime rates — 17 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 offences16
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order3
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Codicote Church of England Primary School

Outstanding275 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Codicote Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Premier Store0.6 km
  • The Red House0.4 km
  • Days of Ashwell0.5 km
  • J Robarts & Son Ltd0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Globe0.5 km
  • The Goat Inn0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Codicote Spice0.4 km
  • Izgara0.4 km
  • Shirley's Thai0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Knebworth4.2 km
  • Welwyn North4.3 km
  • Welwyn5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Hill Road0.1 km
  • Hill Road0.1 km
  • The Bell Inn0.4 km
  • The Bell Inn0.4 km
  • Peace Memorial Hall0.4 km