SG5 2DL is a well-regarded residential area located 0.5km from Hitchin Hill in Hitchin. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Hitchin Highbury ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.
Day-to-day life in SG5 2DL has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 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 SG5 2DL are sourced from Output Area E00189406 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SG5 2DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SG5 2DL.
210
45
£ 51,700 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG5 2DL 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
SG5 2DL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 39% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (45) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG5 2DL. The average age is 44.6. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SG5 2DL is moderate at 85 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 Boys' School
Hitchin Girls' School
Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School
Whitehill Junior School
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
York Road Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Hitchin Priory Hotel0.2 km
- Sun Hotel0.2 km
- Premier Inn0.5 km
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Allingham Brothers0.2 km
- Anas Express0.3 km
- Food Rescue Hub CIC0.2 km
- Halsey's Deli & Eatery0.3 km
- The Wholesome Weigh LTD0.3 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Angel Vaults0.2 km
- Jack o' Legs0.2 km
- Pitcher & Piano0.3 km
- Rose & Crown0.3 km
- The Block0.3 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
69 nearby- Sodexo at ReAssure Hitchin0.2 km
- Delizia0.3 km
- Deroka0.2 km
- Grill Mansion0.2 km
- Los Reyes0.2 km
- + 64 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- BP Oakfields0.9 km
- Cornish Hearts0.3 km
- Peri Peri and Grill Ltd0.2 km
- Rainbow Smoothie0.4 km
- Sam's Pizza At The Brickyard0.6 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda Supermarket0.3 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
- Waitrose Store0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hitchin1.4 km
- Letchworth Garden City5.2 km
- Stevenage7.2 km
Bus Stops
- ASDA0.2 km
- ASDA0.2 km
- St Mary's Square0.4 km
- St Mary's Square0.4 km
- Meadow Way Hail and Ride0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SG52DL · Data under Open Government Licence