SG5 4HW is a sought-after residential area on Cornflower Crescent, 0.2km 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 4HW offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £660k. 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 4HW are sourced from Output Area E00177180 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CORNFLOWER CRESCENT, SG5 4HW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORNFLOWER CRESCENT, SG5 4HW.
293
35
£ 55,900 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG5 4HW 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.
Area Character
SG5 4HW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £660k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £660k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG5 4HW. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 540,000
4 sales · Mean £ 527,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG5 4HW has low crime rates — 12 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.
school Local Schools
Roecroft Lower School
Pix Brook Academy
St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold
Etonbury Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Day 1 Local Express0.8 km
- Days0.5 km
- JS Retailers PVT Ltd0.8 km
- Liams Traditional Butchers0.8 km
- The Rooms0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Chequers0.9 km
- The Stag0.5 km
- Stotfold Football Club1.0 km
- The Fox & Duck1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Box of Cakes0.6 km
- India Lodge0.6 km
- Wild Coffee0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Evin Kebab & Pizza House0.6 km
- Peking House0.7 km
- Charles & Co Ltd0.8 km
- Curry Hut0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Arlesey2.8 km
- Letchworth Garden City3.3 km
- Baldock3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Speedwell Way0.1 km
- Speedwell Way0.1 km
- Betony Gardens0.3 km
- Pix Road0.3 km
- Pix Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SG54HW · Data under Open Government Licence