Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

WILLOUGHBY WAY, SG4 9LN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOUGHBY WAY, SG4 9LN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

305

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 61,700 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG4 9LN 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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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SG4 9LN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £500k, 93% 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 9LN is a sought-after residential area on Willoughby Way, 0.4km from Sunnyside in Hitchin. Administratively it sits within Hitchin Highbury ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG4, SG4 9LN offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £500k. 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 9LN are sourced from Output Area E00119891 (shared with 7 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 9LN. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.8%
Asian / British Asian4.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 495,000

6 sales · Mean £ 490,416

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

SG4 9LN has low crime rates — 12 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 offences25
Anti-social behaviour10
Vehicle crime6
Other theft6
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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Whitehill Junior School

Good241 pupils0.2 km
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Hitchin Girls' School

Outstanding1322 pupils0.6 km
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William Ransom Primary School

Outstanding402 pupils0.6 km
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Highbury Infant School and Nursery

Good214 pupils0.6 km
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St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin

Outstanding248 pupils0.7 km
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Mary Exton Primary School

Good174 pupils1.0 km
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Hitchin Boys' School

Outstanding1286 pupils1.3 km
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St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School

Good176 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Food Rescue Hub CIC0.8 km
  • The Wholesome Weigh LTD1.0 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Nisa0.9 km
  • Ninesprings Local0.4 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Block1.0 km
  • The Three Moorhens0.8 km
  • Queen Mother Theatre0.9 km
  • The Orange Tree0.6 km
  • BB's Bar0.9 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • The British Schools Museum0.8 km
  • Hitchin Cafe0.9 km
  • The Pear Tree play Cafe0.9 km
  • Bridge Street Bistro0.9 km
  • Mama Baby Play1.0 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • BP Oakfields0.5 km
  • Indian Hitchin0.4 km
  • Oriental Express0.4 km
  • Chic1.0 km
  • Murphy's Fish & Chips Ltd0.8 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Benslow Music Trust0.7 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc1.0 km
  • Asda Supermarket0.8 km
  • Tesco1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hitchin1.0 km
  • Letchworth Garden City4.7 km
  • Stevenage6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Maytrees0.2 km
  • Maytrees0.2 km
  • Manor Crescent0.3 km
  • Manton Road0.3 km
  • Passingham Avenue0.3 km