Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

SG5 3TR House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

355

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 52,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG5 3TR 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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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SG5 3TR — age 48, 84% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SG5 3TR is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Snailswell in Ickleford. Administratively it sits within Cadwell ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

For families considering a move, SG5 3TR represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SG5 3TR are sourced from Output Area E00119830 (shared with 21 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 3TR. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

SG5 3TR has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Ickleford Primary School

Good209 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Holme Farm0.8 km
  • Ickleford Stores1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Cricketers PH0.5 km
  • The Old George0.9 km
  • The Plume of Feathers0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Hitchin Lavender0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hitchin3.0 km
  • Letchworth Garden City3.4 km
  • Arlesey5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • The Green0.4 km
  • The Green0.4 km
  • The Cricketers PH0.5 km