Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

WEST AVENUE, SG7 5AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST AVENUE, SG7 5AZ.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 50,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG7 5AZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 63% owner-occupation and average age 40, SG7 5AZ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £330k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

SG7 5AZ is a sought-after residential area on West Avenue, 0.8km from Baldock in Baldock. Administratively it sits within Baldock Town ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, SG7 5AZ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k.

Census 2021 statistics for SG7 5AZ are sourced from Output Area E00119820 (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 SG7 5AZ. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.9%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 330,500

3 sales · Mean £ 332,333

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

SG7 5AZ has low crime rates — 23 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 offences23
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson11
Other crime4
Public order4

school Local Schools

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The Knights Templar School

Good1461 pupils0.3 km
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Brandles School

Inadequate61 pupils0.6 km
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Hartsfield Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good413 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Junior Mixed School

Good234 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's Infants' School

Requires Improvement133 pupils0.9 km
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Weston Way Nursery School

Outstanding75 pupils0.9 km
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Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School

Good226 pupils1.1 km
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St John Roman Catholic Primary School

Good169 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Fairhaven Wholefoods Ltd0.6 km
  • Halfords Ltd0.8 km
  • Home Bargains0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
  • W H Smith Local0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Jubilee Social0.7 km
  • Baldock Spice0.4 km
  • BATCH FIFTY TWO0.5 km
  • Bombay Bistro0.5 km
  • Café Luna0.7 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Lidl UK Gmbh0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • The Famous0.8 km
  • Baldock Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Khoi Khoi FC0.7 km
  • Maltings Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • Baldock Grill0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Avenue Park Sports Club0.1 km
  • The Cock OBH limited0.7 km
  • The Engine0.7 km
  • The Orange Tree PH0.3 km
  • The Victoria0.5 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Baldock0.7 km
  • Letchworth Garden City2.5 km
  • Hitchin6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • The Orange Tree PH0.2 km
  • The Gardens0.3 km
  • The Orange Tree PH0.3 km
  • The Gardens0.3 km
  • Hopewell Road0.3 km