Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

KINGS WALDEN ROAD, SG5 3DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGS WALDEN ROAD, SG5 3DT.

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Population

582

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 52,300 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG5 3DT 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.

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7/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SG5 3DT combines high owner-occupation (67%), strong property values (£543k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 33.3% year-on-year.

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

SG5 3DT is a sought-after residential area on Kings Walden Road, 0.3km from Great Offley in Great Offley. Administratively it sits within Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

For serious buyers, SG5 3DT is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 41 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £543k, down 33.3% 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 3DT are sourced from Output Area E00120119 (shared with 40 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 3DT. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.6%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 543,500

2 sales · Mean £ 543,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SG5 3DT has low crime rates — 40 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 offences19
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4
Vehicle crime4
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Offley Endowed Primary School and Nursery

Good151 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Offley Place0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Green Man Public House0.2 km
  • The Red Lion0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Dream Bean Cafe0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hitchin5.8 km
  • Luton7.4 km
  • Luton Airport7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.3 km
  • Post Office0.3 km