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About

Bearton is a residential ward situated to the east of Hitchin's historic town centre. The area is primarily characterised by housing developments from the 20th century, with a mix of semi-detached and detached homes. Its boundaries are largely defined by major roads, including the A505 to the south and Bedford Road to the north, creating a distinct neighbourhood. Local amenities include several schools, a medical centre, and the Bearton Green open space, which serves as a community hub.

The ward contains the site of the former Hitchin Power Station, a landmark that once dominated the skyline near the River Hiz. This industrial history contrasts with the area's current suburban feel. Transport connections are provided by the nearby Hitchin railway station, offering direct links to London and Cambridge. The area maintains a practical relationship with the wider town, relying on the centre for larger shopping and leisure facilities while providing essential local services for its residents.

Area overview

On average Hitchin Bearton has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 11.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hitchin Bearton is £68,440 per year. There are 5 schools in Hitchin Bearton: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
11.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Hitchin Bearton

Median price£430,000
Price per sq ft£486
Sales (last 12 months)118
Typical range (middle 50%)£270K – £616K

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 (about £486 per square foot) in Hitchin Bearton area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,750 up to £1,280,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hitchin Bearton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£790,000£664
Semi-Detached24£627,500£567
Terraced35£505,000£564
Flats49£260,000£424

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hitchin Bearton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hitchin Bearton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£558,500£192,000£480,000£418,500
2017£603,750£217,000£510,000£405,000
2018£635,000£225,000£542,000£395,000
2019£735,000£190,000£510,000£375,000
2020£655,000£222,000£548,750£455,000
2021£735,250£229,000£593,750£439,000
2022£795,000£237,000£680,250£475,000
2023£750,000£230,000£625,000£457,250
2024£747,500£235,500£612,500£467,500
2025£807,500£260,000£650,000£500,000
2026£1,000,000£230,000£625,000£505,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hitchin Bearton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hitchin Bearton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£405£364£433£480
2017£454£387£447£459
2018£482£379£481£469
2019£530£362£502£442
2020£499£370£481£472
2021£546£398£517£509
2022£637£415£543£552
2023£538£403£583£531
2024£512£405£602£536
2025£658£414£546£568
2026£522£440£596£557
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hitchin Bearton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hitchin Bearton in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Hitchin Bearton

What is the average house price in Hitchin Bearton?

The median sale price in Hitchin Bearton is £430,000 (about £486 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Hitchin Bearton?

Hitchin Bearton has 4 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 3 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Hitchin Bearton?

Hitchin Bearton scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hitchin Bearton sits around rank 24,321 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Hitchin Bearton?

The average household income in Hitchin Bearton is around £68,440 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Hitchin Bearton?

Hitchin Bearton is represented by 3 elected councillors: Dave Winstanley (Labour and Co-operative Party), Ian Albert (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Val Bryant (Labour and Co-operative Party).

All postcodes in Hitchin Bearton

SG51EY

The Mead

SG51RW

Nightingale Road

SG51PY

Whinbush Road

SG51SP

Whitehurst Avenue

SG51TD

Heathfield Road

SG49SP

Walsworth Road

SG51QB

St Annes Road

SG51NR

Fishponds Road

SG51SW

Renny Close

SG40AQ

Cadwell Lane

SG51SJ

Stormont Road

SG51TJ

Ickleford Road

SG51XG

Balmoral Road

SG40AA

Grove Road

SG49QX

Benslow Rise

SG51RP

Bury Mead Road

SG51RN

Nightingale Road

SG51PB

Lancaster Avenue

SG52UW

King Georges Close

SG40UZ

Wilbury Way

SG51BY

Hermitage Road

SG51XH

Old Hale Way

SG51DX

Hitchin Bearton

SG40BG

Grove Road

SG51NW

Bunyan Road

SG49RA

Benslow Lane

SG51PT

Whinbush Grove

SG40TP

Wilbury Way

SG51SU

Strathmore Avenue

SG51SX

Heathfield Road

SG51SE

Grove Road

SG51PP

Hazelwood Close

SG51SD

Grove Road

SG51AZ

Radcliffe Road

SG52TY

Bedford Road

SG51TT

Baliol Road

SG51TW

Seymour Court

SG51NU

Fishponds Road

SG51EX

Nightingale Road

SG51TE

Heathfield Road

SG51QU

Nightingale Road

SG51QQ

Radcliffe Road

SG51UA

Bearton Road

SG51UE

Bearton Road

SG51JJ

St Augustine Close

SG51QS

Nightingale Road

SG51TS

Ickleford Road

SG49RG

The Avenue

SG40FP

Redoubt Close

SG40AZ

Woolgrove Road

SG51NS

Fishponds Road

SG49JF

Woodside Gardens

SG51UG

Bearton Green

SG40AW

Grove Road

SG51QJ

Dacre Road

SG51RB

Alexandra Road

SG51PQ

Fells Close

SG49RE

Benslow Lane

SG51TF

Ickleford Road

SG40SL

Cadwell Lane

SG51PZ

Whinbush Road

SG51PG

Whinbush Road

SG51QA

Verulam Road

SG49RB

Ibberson Way

SG51UT

Bearton Road

SG49QY

Benslow Rise

SG51TB

Heathfield Road

SG51NZ

Bearton Avenue

SG51GW

Florence Street

SG52UP

Bedford Road

SG51PA

Lancaster Avenue

SG51UL

Bearton Green

SG40AP

Wilbury Way

SG51LT

Bancroft

SG40TS

Wilbury Way

SG51UF

Bearton Road

SG51TR

Ickleford Road

SG51TZ

Periwinkle Lane

SG51QN

Convent Close

SG40FR

Redoubt Close

SG51RL

Nightingale Road

SG51XL

Old Hale Way

SG40AN

Girdle Road

SG51QE

Verulam Road

SG51PF

Whinbush Road

SG51TA

Heathfield Road

SG51PR

Hazelwood Close

SG51UD

Bearton Road

SG51XB

York Road

SG51UR

St Marks Close

SG52UG

Bedford Road

SG51QG

Radcliffe Road

SG40TY

Knowl Piece

SG51XZ

The Mead

SG51XR

Old Hale Way

SG51TL

Ickleford Road

SG51DA

Florence Street

SG40SQ

Cadwell Lane

SG51UB

Bearton Road

SG49FH

Walsworth Road

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.