Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

SG5 3QH House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

347

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Avg Age

43

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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: SG5 3QH 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.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SG5 3QH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 70% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

SG5 3QH is a sought-after residential area located 0.5km from Pirton in Pirton. Administratively it sits within Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

For serious buyers, SG5 3QH is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 70% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 3QH are sourced from Output Area E00120121 (shared with 17 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 3QH. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

SG5 3QH has low crime rates — 14 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 offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Pirton School

Good146 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Motte and Bailey0.3 km
  • The Fox0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Pirton Village Stores0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Chapel Tea Room0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hitchin5.6 km
  • Letchworth Garden City7.5 km
  • Arlesey7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Danefield Road0.1 km
  • Motte & Bailey PH0.3 km
  • Motte & Bailey PH0.3 km
  • Priors Hill0.4 km
  • War Memorial0.4 km