Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

COMFREY ROAD, SG5 4ER House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMFREY ROAD, SG5 4ER.

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Population

443

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 55,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG5 4ER is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SG5 4ER is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £381k, 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

SG5 4ER is a sought-after residential area on Comfrey Road, 0.5km from Brook End in Stotfold. Administratively it sits within Stotfold and Langford ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG5, SG5 4ER offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £381k. 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 4ER are sourced from Output Area E00088109 (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 4ER. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.4%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 350,000

9 sales · Mean £ 352,333

Detached

£ 380,000

11 sales · Mean £ 382,995

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

SG5 4ER has low crime rates — 17 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 offences13
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order5
Other theft3
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Roecroft Lower School

Requires Improvement392 pupils0.6 km
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Pix Brook Academy

407 pupils0.9 km
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Etonbury Academy

Good923 pupils1.3 km
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Fairfield Park Lower School

Outstanding476 pupils1.3 km
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St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold

Good281 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Days0.7 km
  • JS Retailers PVT Ltd0.9 km
  • The Rooms1.0 km
  • The Need Project0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Stag0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Box of Cakes0.8 km
  • India Lodge0.9 km
  • Wild Coffee1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Evin Kebab & Pizza House0.9 km
  • Curry Hut0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Arlesey2.7 km
  • Letchworth Garden City3.2 km
  • Baldock3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Peggles Lane0.1 km
  • Peggles Lane0.1 km
  • Pix Road0.2 km
  • Pix Road0.2 km
  • Speedwell Way0.4 km