Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

DANE CLOSE, SG5 4DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DANE CLOSE, SG5 4DE.

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Population

208

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 55,900 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SG5 4DE's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £441k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 26.1% year-on-year.

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

SG5 4DE is a sought-after residential area on Dane Close, 0.5km from Stotfold Common in Stotfold. Administratively it sits within Stotfold and Langford ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, SG5 4DE is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £441k, down 26.1% year-on-year. 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 4DE are sourced from Output Area E00177154 (shared with 5 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 4DE. The average age is 46.0. 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 Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 410,000

9 sales · Mean £ 396,277

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

SG5 4DE has low crime rates — 28 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 offences25
Anti-social behaviour22
Vehicle crime8
Other theft5
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Pix Brook Academy

407 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold

Good281 pupils0.9 km
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Etonbury Academy

Good923 pupils1.2 km
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Roecroft Lower School

Requires Improvement392 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Day 1 Local Express0.8 km
  • JS Retailers PVT Ltd0.8 km
  • Liams Traditional Butchers0.7 km
  • One Stop0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Box of Cakes0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Stotfold Conservative Club0.5 km
  • Stotfold Football Club0.9 km
  • The Fox & Duck0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Charles & Co Ltd0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Arlesey2.5 km
  • Baldock4.5 km
  • Letchworth Garden City4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Taylors Road0.2 km
  • Taylors Road0.2 km
  • Regent Court0.3 km
  • Regent Court0.4 km
  • The Green0.5 km