SG4 9LX is a sought-after residential area on Broadmead, 0.5km from Sunnyside in Hitchin. Administratively it sits within Hitchin Highbury ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.
For serious buyers, SG4 9LX is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £551k. 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 9LX are sourced from Output Area E00119907 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROADMEAD, SG4 9LX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROADMEAD, SG4 9LX.
280
46
£ 61,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG4 9LX 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SG4 9LX's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £551k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £551k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG4 9LX. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 497,500
4 sales · Mean £ 485,000
Semi-Detached
£ 530,000
3 sales · Mean £ 527,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG4 9LX has low crime rates — 8 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
Highbury Infant School and Nursery
Hitchin Girls' School
Mary Exton Primary School
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School
Hitchin Boys' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- BP Oakfields0.5 km
- Indian Hitchin0.2 km
- Oriental Express0.2 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Ninesprings Local0.2 km
- Meja Mija Self Service Store0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Benslow Music Trust1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Orange Tree0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hitchin1.3 km
- Letchworth Garden City4.8 km
- Stevenage6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Ninesprings Way Shops0.2 km
- Manton Road0.2 km
- Oakfield Avenue0.2 km
- Oakfield Avenue0.2 km
- Blackhorse Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SG49LX · Data under Open Government Licence