Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

SG5 3BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SG5 3BH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

170

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 52,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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7/10
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1/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SG5 3BH spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

SG5 3BH is a well-regarded residential area located 1.3km from Oughtonhead Lane in North Hertfordshire. Administratively it sits within Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

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 3BH are sourced from Output Area E00120118 (shared with 16 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 3BH. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Guaranteed Niceness0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Garden Gate0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hitchin3.7 km
  • Letchworth Garden City6.8 km
  • Arlesey9.0 km