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.
OLD SCHOOL CLOSE, SG4 8YJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD SCHOOL CLOSE, SG4 8YJ.
266
44
£ 55,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Codicote Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, Cafe
3 nearby- Codicote Spice0.3 km
- Izgara0.3 km
- Shirley's Thai0.4 km
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
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Postcode Profile: SG48YJ · Data under Open Government Licence