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About

Arbury ward lies directly north of Hitchin town centre, covering a primarily residential area of North Hertfordshire. The ward is defined by its Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, which extends along streets like Walsworth Road. This established neighbourhood includes local shops, schools, and community facilities, creating a self-contained environment. The area maintains a quiet, suburban character with direct pedestrian access to the larger town's amenities.

A notable feature is the presence of the Hitchin Priory grounds on its western edge, providing historic green space. The ward's layout is orderly, with the main A600 Bedford Road forming a key transport route northwards. Residential life here is characterised by its proximity to Hitchin's market and railway station, offering practical connections while retaining a distinct neighbourhood identity centred around its local parades of shops and services.

Area overview

On average Arbury has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 10.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Arbury is £71,155 per year. There are 1 schools in Arbury: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
10.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Arbury

Median price£460,000
Price per sq ft£433
Sales (last 12 months)22
Typical range (middle 50%)£320K – £610K

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £460,000 (about £433 per square foot) in Arbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £1,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Arbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£710,000£412
Semi-Detached4£520,000£420
Terraced8£341,500£450
Flats3£208,000£397

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Arbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Arbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£681,750£149,950£339,995£242,000
2017£948,500£158,000£490,000£335,000
2018£600,000£205,000£446,000£334,500
2019£622,500£145,000£397,500£360,500
2020£722,500£155,000£485,000£405,000
2021£730,000£193,000£565,000£430,000
2022£774,000£230,000£475,000£393,500
2023£782,500£195,000£622,500£591,250
2024£810,000£202,500£685,000£375,000
2025£1,004,375£202,000£532,500£344,000
2026£630,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Arbury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Arbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£367£317£362£511
2017£382£298£410£448
2018£461£356£380£420
2019£414£321£381£348
2020£389£320£441£447
2021£419£405£420£445
2022£456£322£481£465
2023£402£412£454£411
2024£447£326£459£498
2025£476£397£382£458
2026£472
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Arbury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Arbury in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.