Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

ARLESEY ROAD, SG5 4HA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARLESEY ROAD, SG5 4HA.

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Population

293

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 55,900 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SG5 4HA's 68% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 10.5% year-on-year.

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

SG5 4HA is a safe, established residential area on Arlesey Road, 0.1km from Stotfold in Stotfold. Administratively it sits within Stotfold and Langford ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, SG5 4HA represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 10.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SG5 4HA are sourced from Output Area E00088105 (shared with 7 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 4HA. 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

White / British88.3%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 140,000

3 sales · Mean £ 141,500

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

SG5 4HA has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences30
Public order16
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs5

school Local Schools

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Pix Brook Academy

407 pupils0.1 km
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Roecroft Lower School

Requires Improvement392 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold

Good281 pupils0.7 km
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Etonbury Academy

Good923 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Day 1 Local Express0.2 km
  • Days0.3 km
  • JS Retailers PVT Ltd0.1 km
  • Liams Traditional Butchers0.3 km
  • One Stop0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Chequers0.8 km
  • The Stag0.3 km
  • Stotfold Conservative Club0.6 km
  • Stotfold Football Club0.5 km
  • The Fox & Duck0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Box of Cakes0.1 km
  • India Lodge0.5 km
  • Randalls Tea Room0.9 km
  • Wild Coffee0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Evin Kebab & Pizza House0.5 km
  • Peking House0.7 km
  • Charles & Co Ltd0.2 km
  • Curry Hut0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Arlesey2.5 km
  • Letchworth Garden City4.0 km
  • Baldock4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Larksfield Surgery0.1 km
  • Hallworth Drive0.1 km
  • Meadow Way0.1 km
  • Meadow Way0.1 km
  • Upperstone Close0.2 km