Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

SG5 3JG House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

123

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 52,300 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG5 3JG 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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6/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SG5 3JG — age 45, 48% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 3JG is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Pegsdon 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SG5 3JG are sourced from Output Area E00119977 (shared with 18 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 3JG. The average age is 44.8. 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 Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

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

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school Local Schools

P

Hexton Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good28 pupils0.8 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Raven0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The View0.6 km
  • Country Matters0.8 km
  • The Lavender Tea Room0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harlington7.9 km
  • Hitchin8.1 km
  • Leagrave8.2 km