Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

WALSWORTH ROAD, SG4 9SX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALSWORTH ROAD, SG4 9SX.

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Population

467

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 61,700 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG4 9SX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SG4 9SX's 52% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £352k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 9.0% year-on-year.

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

SG4 9SX is a sought-after residential area on Walsworth Road, 0.5km from Hitchin in Hitchin. Administratively it sits within Hitchin Highbury ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SG4 9SX offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £352k, up 9.0% 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 9SX are sourced from Output Area E00119896 (shared with 6 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 9SX. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.2%
Asian / British Asian7.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 330,000

15 sales · Mean £ 312,730

Terraced

£ 576,700

2 sales · Mean £ 576,700

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

SG4 9SX has low crime rates — 42 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 offences65
Anti-social behaviour53
Other theft21
Criminal damage and arson16
Shoplifting15

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin

Outstanding248 pupils0.2 km
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Hitchin Girls' School

Outstanding1322 pupils0.6 km
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William Ransom Primary School

Outstanding402 pupils0.7 km
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Highbury Infant School and Nursery

Good214 pupils0.9 km
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Hitchin Boys' School

Outstanding1286 pupils0.9 km
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York Road Nursery School

Outstanding120 pupils0.9 km
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Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good438 pupils1.0 km
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Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy

Good253 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Blakes Corner Store (99-100 Ickleford Road)0.7 km
  • Feed up warm up0.6 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.9 km
  • Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shop1.0 km
  • + 29 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Queen Mother Theatre0.5 km
  • The Anchor0.7 km
  • Club 850.4 km
  • Jilar Spa and Bar0.8 km
  • The Radcliffe0.3 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Groundworks Coffee1.0 km
  • Hitchin Cafe0.8 km
  • Little Rascals0.9 km
  • Mint Leaf0.7 km
  • Sukawatee0.8 km
  • + 30 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Golden Express Thai Takeaway0.9 km
  • Hitchin Best Kebab & Pizza0.4 km
  • Hitchin Chop Suey Bar0.5 km
  • Pizza Hut0.9 km
  • Polcaros0.7 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
  • Asda Supermarket1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco0.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Benslow Music Trust0.3 km
  • Premier Inn0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hitchin0.2 km
  • Letchworth Garden City4.0 km
  • Baldock7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Hitchin Railway Station0.1 km
  • Hitchin Railway Station0.1 km
  • Hitchin Railway Station0.1 km
  • Hitchin Station0.1 km
  • Hitchin Station0.1 km