SG7 5BE is a sought-after residential area on Norton Crescent, 0.9km from Baldock in Baldock. Administratively it sits within Baldock Town ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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: Prices average £442k, down 26.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SG7 5BE are sourced from Output Area E00119820 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTON CRESCENT, SG7 5BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTON CRESCENT, SG7 5BE.
307
40
£ 50,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG7 5BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SG7 5BE is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £442k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 26.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG7 5BE. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 392,000
3 sales · Mean £ 415,666
Terraced
£ 363,000
2 sales · Mean £ 363,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG7 5BE 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.
school Local Schools
The Knights Templar School
Brandles School
Hartsfield Junior Mixed and Infant School
Weston Way Nursery School
St Mary's Junior Mixed School
St Mary's Infants' School
Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School
St John Roman Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Fairhaven Wholefoods Ltd0.7 km
- Halfords Ltd0.9 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- W H Smith Local0.6 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Jubilee Social0.7 km
- Baldock Spice0.4 km
- BATCH FIFTY TWO0.4 km
- Bombay Bistro0.4 km
- Café Luna0.6 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Lidl UK Gmbh0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- The Famous0.9 km
- Baldock Fish Bar0.4 km
- Khoi Khoi FC0.8 km
- Maltings Fish and Chips0.6 km
- Baldock Grill0.4 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Avenue Park Sports Club0.0 km
- The Cock OBH limited0.7 km
- The Engine0.6 km
- The Orange Tree PH0.2 km
- The Victoria0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Baldock0.6 km
- Letchworth Garden City2.6 km
- Hitchin6.2 km
Bus Stops
- The Orange Tree PH0.2 km
- The Orange Tree PH0.2 km
- The Gardens0.3 km
- The Gardens0.3 km
- Hopewell Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SG75BE · Data under Open Government Licence