Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

MOWBRAY GARDENS, SG4 9HF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOWBRAY GARDENS, SG4 9HF.

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Population

239

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 51,700 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG4 9HF 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SG4 9HF combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£335k 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 5.8% year-on-year.

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

SG4 9HF is a sought-after residential area on Mowbray Gardens, 0.4km from Sunnyside in Hitchin. Administratively it sits within Hitchin Priory ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG4, SG4 9HF offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 94% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £335k, down 5.8% 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 9HF are sourced from Output Area E00119941 (shared with 5 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 9HF. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.5%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 295,000

3 sales · Mean £ 304,575

Terraced

£ 300,000

4 sales · Mean £ 311,237

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

SG4 9HF has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft31
Violence and sexual offences17
Anti-social behaviour10
Shoplifting6
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Whitehill Junior School

Good241 pupils0.4 km
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Highbury Infant School and Nursery

Good214 pupils0.9 km
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St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School

Good176 pupils1.0 km
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Hitchin Girls' School

Outstanding1322 pupils1.1 km
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William Ransom Primary School

Outstanding402 pupils1.1 km
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St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin

Outstanding248 pupils1.3 km
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Mary Exton Primary School

Good174 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Three Moorhens0.8 km
  • The Orange Tree0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • BP Oakfields0.3 km
  • Indian Hitchin0.6 km
  • Oriental Express0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Meja Mija Self Service Store0.3 km
  • Ninesprings Local0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hitchin1.6 km
  • Letchworth Garden City5.3 km
  • Stevenage6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Blackhorse Lane0.1 km
  • Blackhorse Lane0.2 km
  • Oakfield Avenue0.2 km
  • Oakfield Avenue0.2 km
  • New England Close0.4 km