Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

SG5 2TB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SG5 2TB.

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Population

369

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 51,700 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG5 2TB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SG5 2TB has a significant social housing presence — 83% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

SG5 2TB is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Bearton Green in Hitchin. Administratively it sits within Hitchin Oughton ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SG5 2TB is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 83% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SG5 2TB are sourced from Output Area E00119918 (shared with 4 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 SG5 2TB. The average age is 32.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.7%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean7.8%
Other / Mixed10.3%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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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)

SG5 2TB has low crime rates — 43 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 offences80
Anti-social behaviour42
Criminal damage and arson15
Public order13
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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The Priory School

Good1273 pupils0.5 km
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Oughton Primary and Nursery School

Good237 pupils0.6 km
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Strathmore Infant and Nursery School

Good208 pupils0.8 km
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Our Lady Catholic Primary School

Good155 pupils0.9 km
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York Road Nursery School

Outstanding120 pupils1.0 km
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Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy

Good253 pupils1.0 km
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Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School

Outstanding420 pupils1.2 km
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Hitchin Boys' School

Outstanding1286 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Days of Ashwell Ltd0.6 km
  • Tudor Wines0.7 km
  • K Jones Butchers Ltd0.6 km
  • Parmars Food & Wine Store0.6 km
  • Premier Stores0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Redhill News0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Burgerians0.9 km
  • Chinese Food Centre0.6 km
  • What The Cluck?!0.9 km
  • Akash Tandoori0.6 km
  • Atlantic Bay Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Angels0.5 km
  • Hitchin Rugby Club0.7 km
  • Hitchin Town Football Club Limited1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Firs Hotel0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Peckers0.3 km
  • The Canary Kitchen0.9 km
  • Westmill Community Association0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hitchin2.1 km
  • Letchworth Garden City4.7 km
  • Arlesey7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Beechwood Close0.1 km
  • Truemans Road0.2 km
  • Westmill Road0.2 km
  • River Mead0.2 km
  • Milestone Road0.2 km