Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

THE SYCAMORES, SG7 5BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE SYCAMORES, SG7 5BJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 5BJ 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

A sought-after, premium postcode. SG7 5BJ's low deprivation rank, 63% ownership, and £621k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £621k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

SG7 5BJ is a sought-after residential area on The Sycamores, 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. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £621k.

Census 2021 statistics for SG7 5BJ 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 5BJ. 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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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 592,000

9 sales · Mean £ 591,037

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

SG7 5BJ has low crime rates — 26 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 offences27
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson11
Drugs5
Public order4

school Local Schools

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The Knights Templar School

Good1461 pupils0.4 km
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Hartsfield Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good413 pupils0.7 km
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Brandles School

Inadequate61 pupils0.7 km
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Weston Way Nursery School

Outstanding75 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Junior Mixed School

Good234 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Infants' School

Requires Improvement133 pupils1.0 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 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Fairhaven Wholefoods Ltd0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
  • W H Smith Local0.5 km
  • Chapmans0.5 km
  • Costcutter Supermarket0.5 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Jubilee Social0.9 km
  • Baldock Spice0.4 km
  • BATCH FIFTY TWO0.4 km
  • Bombay Bistro0.4 km
  • Café Luna0.7 km
  • + 21 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • The Famous0.9 km
  • Baldock Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Khoi Khoi FC0.9 km
  • Maltings Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • Baldock Grill0.4 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Avenue Park Sports Club0.2 km
  • The Cock OBH limited0.7 km
  • The Engine0.6 km
  • The Orange Tree PH0.1 km
  • The Victoria0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Lidl UK Gmbh0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Templars Cross Lodge0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Baldock0.5 km
  • Letchworth Garden City2.7 km
  • Hitchin6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • The Orange Tree PH0.1 km
  • The Orange Tree PH0.1 km
  • The Gardens0.3 km
  • The Gardens0.3 km
  • Methodist Church0.5 km