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.
MOWBRAY GARDENS, SG4 9HF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOWBRAY GARDENS, SG4 9HF.
239
42
£ 51,700 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
school Local Schools
Whitehill Junior School
Highbury Infant School and Nursery
St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School
Hitchin Girls' School
William Ransom Primary School
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
Mary Exton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Three Moorhens0.8 km
- The Orange Tree0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- BP Oakfields0.3 km
- Indian Hitchin0.6 km
- Oriental Express0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: SG49HF · Data under Open Government Licence