Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

STRAWPLAITERS GREEN, SG5 3EY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STRAWPLAITERS GREEN, SG5 3EY.

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Population

496

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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 3EY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SG5 3EY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £899k, 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £899k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 2.8% year-on-year.

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

SG5 3EY is a sought-after residential area on Strawplaiters Green, 0.4km from Pirton in Pirton. Administratively it sits within Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

For serious buyers, SG5 3EY is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 78% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £899k, up 2.8% 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 3EY are sourced from Output Area E00120122 (shared with 25 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 3EY. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 878,975

14 sales · Mean £ 815,228

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

SG5 3EY has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1

school Local Schools

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Pirton School

Good146 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Motte and Bailey0.7 km
  • The Fox0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Pirton Village Stores0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Chapel Tea Room0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hitchin4.9 km
  • Letchworth Garden City6.6 km
  • Arlesey7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • West Lane0.2 km
  • High Street0.3 km
  • Royal Oak Lane0.3 km
  • High Street0.3 km
  • Royal Oak Lane0.3 km