SG5 2QE is a sought-after residential area on Kings Hedges, 0.3km from Oughtonhead Lane in Hitchin. Administratively it sits within Hitchin Oughton ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG5, SG5 2QE offers a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £346k, down 38.4% 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 SG5 2QE are sourced from Output Area E00119910 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGS HEDGES, SG5 2QE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGS HEDGES, SG5 2QE.
337
42
£ 51,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SG5 2QE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £346k, 67% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 38.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG5 2QE. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 227,500
3 sales · Mean £ 226,833
Semi-Detached
£ 365,000
8 sales · Mean £ 351,500
Terraced
£ 347,000
2 sales · Mean £ 347,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG5 2QE has low crime rates — 39 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
Oughton Primary and Nursery School
Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
The Priory School
York Road Nursery School
Hitchin Boys' School
Strathmore Infant and Nursery School
Our Lady Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Days of Ashwell Ltd0.6 km
- Tudor Wines0.7 km
- K Jones Butchers Ltd0.6 km
- Parmars Food & Wine Store0.5 km
- Redhill Road Post Office0.5 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Redhill News0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Burgerians0.8 km
- Chinese Food Centre0.6 km
- What The Cluck?!0.8 km
- Akash Tandoori0.5 km
- Atlantic Bay Fish and Chips0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Angels0.6 km
- Hitchin Town Football Club Limited0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Firs Hotel0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Hitchin Town Cricket Ground Ltd0.5 km
- Peckers0.4 km
- The Canary Kitchen0.8 km
- Westmill Community Association0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hitchin2.2 km
- Letchworth Garden City5.2 km
- Arlesey8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Kings Hedges0.1 km
- Bingen Road0.2 km
- Moss Way0.3 km
- Mattocke Road0.3 km
- John Barker Place0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SG52QE · Data under Open Government Licence