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Hitchin Bearton

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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 moderate 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 6 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

Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 in Hitchin Bearton area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,750 up to £1,365,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hitchin Bearton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£877,500
Flats45£266,000
Semi-Detached26£635,000
Terraced50£490,000

10 years median price trend in Hitchin Bearton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hitchin Bearton.

All postcodes in Hitchin Bearton

SG51SL

Strathmore Avenue

SG53UW

Old Hale Way

SG51NB

Ransom Yard

SG51SQ

Grove Road

SG40UD

Wilbury Way

SG51XJ

Old Hale Way

SG51RY

Peppermint Road

SG51YB

Shepherds Mead

SG49SS

Walsworth Road

SG51RH

Nightingale Road

SG51XA

York Road

SG40SA

Cadwell Lane

SG51SH

Stormont Road

SG40SB

Bilton Road

SG51RZ

Starling's Bridge

SG51SR

Whitehurst Avenue

SG40TJ

Hunting Gate

SG49QZ

Benslow Lane

SG51SG

Grove Road

SG51XT

Old Hale Way

SG51YD

Lammas Mead

SG51PH

Whinbush Road

SG51RQ

Nightingale Road

SG51XD

Brampton Park Road

SG51TY

Periwinkle Lane

SG40TW

Wilbury Way

SG51NG

Bancroft

SG51JX

Grove Road

SG49SQ

Clare Gardens

SG51QW

Nightingale Road

SG51SN

Strathmore Avenue

SG51XQ

Balmoral Road

SG40RY

Hillgate

SG52UR

Bedford Road

SG49FF

Burton Gardens

SG51RE

Nightingale Road

SG51RT

Bury Mead Road

SG51XF

Brampton Park Road

SG51QL

Dacre Road

SG51AG

Bessemer Close

SG51PJ

Whinbush Road

SG51QX

William Ransom Way

SG51RG

Nightingale Road

SG40AJ

Hillfield Avenue

SG51TP

Dukes Lane

SG51XE

Brampton Park Road

SG51YA

Shepherds Mead

SG49UJ

Walsworth Road

SG51QH

Radcliffe Road

SG51PS

Hazelwood Close

SG51ST

Strathmore Avenue

SG52UD

Bedford Road

SG51PX

Whinbush Road

SG49TA

Trevor Road

SG51ND

Bancroft

SG51QD

Garden Row

SG49SY

Walsworth Road

SG49UL

Station Approach

SG51RS

Hitchin Bearton

SG40AE

Cadwell Lane

SG51XS

Old Hale Way

SG51BT

Hermitage Road

SG49RD

Benslow Lane

SG51PW

Chapel Row

SG51UJ

Bearton Road

SG51WX

Lancaster Road

SG51SY

Heathfield Road

SG51NQ

Bancroft

SG40AG

Cadwell Lane

SG40SE

Wallace Way

SG51QT

Nightingale Road

SG40TZ

Cam Square

SG51BS

Hermitage Road

SG40DB

Millstream Close

SG51PU

Bancroft

SG52UF

Deacons Way

SG40AL

Hillfield Avenue

SG51NN

Bunyan Road

SG51UP

Bearton Road

SG52US

Frank Young Court

SG49SU

Walsworth Road

SG40AH

Cadwell Lane

SG51UN

Bearton Green

SG40UB

Wilbury Way

SG51RA

Florence Street

SG51PN

Whinbush Road

SG51RX

Bury Mead Road

SG51QF

Whinbush Road

SG49FJ

Walsworth Road

SG51TX

Water Lane

SG51NJ

Bancroft

SG49SX

Walsworth Road

SG49FG

Walsworth Road

SG49UN

Station Terrace

SG51GE

Old Hale Way

SG40AB

Hillgate

SG40DA

Millstream Close

SG51QZ

Florence Street

SG51RD

Kings Road

SG49UW

Station Approach

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.