SG4 9LQ is a sought-after residential area on Willoughby Way, 0.5km from Hitchin in Hitchin. Administratively it sits within Hitchin Highbury ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.
For serious buyers, SG4 9LQ is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 91% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £596k, up 3.8% 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 9LQ are sourced from Output Area E00119909 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLOUGHBY WAY, SG4 9LQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOUGHBY WAY, SG4 9LQ.
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44
£ 61,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG4 9LQ 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. SG4 9LQ's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £596k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £596k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 3.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG4 9LQ. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 585,000
5 sales · Mean £ 551,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG4 9LQ has low crime rates — 13 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.
school Local Schools
Whitehill Junior School
William Ransom Primary School
Hitchin Girls' School
Highbury Infant School and Nursery
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
Mary Exton Primary School
Hitchin Boys' School
Purwell Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Food Rescue Hub CIC0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Nisa0.8 km
- Ninesprings Local0.4 km
- Meja Mija Self Service Store0.7 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Three Moorhens0.9 km
- Queen Mother Theatre0.9 km
- The Orange Tree0.7 km
- BB's Bar1.0 km
- Beer Shop0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- The British Schools Museum0.8 km
- Hitchin Cafe0.9 km
- The Pear Tree play Cafe0.9 km
- Bridge Street Bistro1.0 km
- Station Shop1.0 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- BP Oakfields0.6 km
- Indian Hitchin0.4 km
- Oriental Express0.4 km
- Murphy's Fish & Chips Ltd0.9 km
- The Town Fryer0.9 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Benslow Music Trust0.6 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda Supermarket0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hitchin0.9 km
- Letchworth Garden City4.6 km
- Stevenage6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Manor Crescent0.2 km
- Maytrees0.3 km
- Maytrees0.3 km
- Manton Road0.3 km
- Passingham Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SG49LQ · Data under Open Government Licence