SG7 5AH is a sought-after residential area on Football Close, 0.7km from Pembroke Road in Baldock. Administratively it sits within Baldock Town ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.
For families considering a move, SG7 5AH represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £457k.
Census 2021 statistics for SG7 5AH are sourced from Output Area E00119816 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOOTBALL CLOSE, SG7 5AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOOTBALL CLOSE, SG7 5AH.
300
44
£ 50,300 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG7 5AH 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SG7 5AH combines high owner-occupation (69%), strong property values (£457k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG7 5AH. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 450,000
3 sales · Mean £ 433,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG7 5AH 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.
school Local Schools
Hartsfield Junior Mixed and Infant School
The Knights Templar School
Brandles School
St John Roman Catholic Primary School
Weston Way Nursery School
St Mary's Junior Mixed School
St Mary's Infants' School
Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- The Famous0.9 km
- Baldock Fish Bar0.3 km
- Maltings Fish and Chips0.5 km
- Baldock Grill0.3 km
- Baldock Pizza & Burger House0.2 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Clothall Common Store0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- W H Smith Local0.1 km
- Chapmans0.3 km
- Costcutter Supermarket0.3 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Avenue Park Sports Club0.5 km
- The Cock OBH limited0.5 km
- The Engine0.1 km
- The Orange Tree PH0.3 km
- The Victoria0.2 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Baldock Spice0.3 km
- BATCH FIFTY TWO0.2 km
- Bombay Bistro0.3 km
- Café Luna0.5 km
- Chez Burton0.5 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Templars Cross Lodge0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Baldock0.2 km
- Letchworth Garden City3.1 km
- Arlesey6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Baldock Railway Station0.1 km
- Baldock Railway Station0.1 km
- Methodist Church0.1 km
- Baldock Rail Station0.1 km
- Methodist Church0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SG75AH · Data under Open Government Licence