Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

OLD SCHOOL CLOSE, SG4 8YJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD SCHOOL CLOSE, SG4 8YJ.

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Population

266

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG4 8YJ 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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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SG4 8YJ combines high owner-occupation (82%), strong property values (£387k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 5.7% year-on-year.

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

SG4 8YJ is a sought-after residential area on Old School Close, 0.2km from Codicote in Codicote. Administratively it sits within Codicote ward and the Stevenage constituency.

For serious buyers, SG4 8YJ is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 82% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £387k, down 5.7% 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 8YJ are sourced from Output Area E00119840 (shared with 9 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 8YJ. The average age is 44.3. 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 Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 335,000

3 sales · Mean £ 366,000

Terraced

£ 315,000

19 sales · Mean £ 335,342

Detached

£ 765,000

3 sales · Mean £ 731,666

Flat

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

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

SG4 8YJ has low crime rates — 32 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 offences40
Criminal damage and arson14
Anti-social behaviour12
Burglary4
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Codicote Church of England Primary School

Outstanding275 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Days of Ashwell0.4 km
  • J Robarts & Son Ltd0.3 km
  • The Farm Butchery0.2 km
  • Codicote Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Premier Store0.5 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Codicote Spice0.3 km
  • Izgara0.3 km
  • Shirley's Thai0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Globe0.4 km
  • The Goat Inn0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Knebworth3.7 km
  • Welwyn North4.3 km
  • Stevenage5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Valley Road0.1 km
  • Valley Road0.1 km
  • The Bell Inn0.2 km
  • The Bell Inn0.2 km
  • St Giles Road0.2 km