Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

SG5 3QX House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 3QX 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

A sought-after, premium postcode. SG5 3QX's low deprivation rank, 78% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

SG5 3QX is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km from Pirton in Pirton. Administratively it sits within Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

For serious buyers, SG5 3QX is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 3 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 3QX 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 3QX. 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.

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

SG5 3QX has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and possession of weapons. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Pirton School

Good146 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Motte and Bailey0.9 km
  • The Fox0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Pirton Village Stores0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Chapel Tea Room0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hitchin4.9 km
  • Letchworth Garden City6.5 km
  • Arlesey6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Royal Oak Lane0.2 km
  • Royal Oak Lane0.2 km
  • West Lane0.2 km
  • High Street0.5 km
  • New Wrights Farm0.5 km