SG4 9TP is a well-regarded residential area on Queen Street, 0.4km from Highbury Road in Hitchin. Administratively it sits within Hitchin Highbury ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 9TP are sourced from Output Area E00119900 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUEEN STREET, SG4 9TP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEEN STREET, SG4 9TP.
257
41
£ 61,700 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG4 9TP 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 50% owner-occupation and average age 41, SG4 9TP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG4 9TP. The average age is 41.4. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SG4 9TP is moderate at 77 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
Highbury Infant School and Nursery
Hitchin Girls' School
Hitchin Boys' School
Whitehill Junior School
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School
York Road Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Hitchin Priory Hotel0.4 km
- Sun Hotel0.2 km
- Benslow Music Trust0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.2 km
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Allingham Brothers0.2 km
- Anas Express0.2 km
- Food Rescue Hub CIC0.2 km
- Halsey's Deli & Eatery0.2 km
- The Wholesome Weigh LTD0.2 km
- + 44 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Angel Vaults0.2 km
- Jack o' Legs0.3 km
- Pitcher & Piano0.3 km
- Rose & Crown0.2 km
- The Block0.2 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
74 nearby- Sodexo at ReAssure Hitchin0.4 km
- Delizia0.2 km
- Deroka0.3 km
- Grill Mansion0.3 km
- Los Reyes0.3 km
- + 69 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- BP Oakfields0.9 km
- Cornish Hearts0.2 km
- Peri Peri and Grill Ltd0.3 km
- Hitchin Best Kebab & Pizza0.8 km
- Hitchin Chop Suey Bar0.8 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Asda Supermarket0.1 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.3 km
- Waitrose Store0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hitchin1.1 km
- Letchworth Garden City4.9 km
- Stevenage7.1 km
Bus Stops
- St Mary's Square0.1 km
- St Mary's Square0.1 km
- St Mary's Square0.1 km
- St Mary's Square0.1 km
- ASDA0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SG49TP · Data under Open Government Licence