SG5 3SL is a safe, established residential area on Holwell Road, 1.1km from Ramerick Bottom in Holwell (North Hertfordshire). Administratively it sits within Cadwell ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SG5 3SL is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £614k, down 40.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SG5 3SL are sourced from Output Area E00119825 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLWELL ROAD, SG5 3SL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLWELL ROAD, SG5 3SL.
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45
£ 52,300 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG5 3SL 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.
Area Character
With 36% social renting, SG5 3SL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 40.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG5 3SL. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 425,625
2 sales · Mean £ 425,625
Detached
£ 600,000
7 sales · Mean £ 606,785
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SG5 3SL has low crime rates — 18 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Holwell Bowls Club0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hitchin4.5 km
- Letchworth Garden City5.0 km
- Arlesey5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.0 km
- Rand's Meadow0.1 km
- Rand's Meadow0.2 km
- St Peter's Church0.3 km
- St Peter's Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SG53SL · Data under Open Government Licence