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Hitchin Highbury

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About

Hitchin Highbury is a residential area situated on the western side of the town centre. It is characterised by a mix of housing, primarily Victorian and Edwardian terraces, alongside some modern developments. The neighbourhood offers local amenities including shops, schools, and pubs, providing a self-contained community feel within walking distance of the main town.

A notable local landmark is the historic Highbury Barn, a former farmstead building that now serves as a public house. The area is bordered by the Oughtonhead Way and is close to the Oughtonhead Common nature reserve, which provides accessible green space with meadows and waterways.

Area overview

On average Hitchin Highbury has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hitchin Highbury is £75,669 per year. There are 5 schools in Hitchin Highbury: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hitchin Highbury is home to around 7,868 people, with a population density of about 4,303.7 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hitchin Highbury Population
7,868
Population density
4,303.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.46(-60%)
Other theft
9.91(+78%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.72(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.29(-64%)
Public order
2.16(-58%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,083
77.29%
Other White
435
5.53%
Indian
355
4.51%
White and Asian (mixed)
126
1.6%
Irish
124
1.58%
Total population: 7,870

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,289
52.55%
Level 3 (A level)
857
13.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
739
11.81%
No qualifications
615
9.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
421
6.73%
Total 16+ residents: 6,259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,273
38.49%
Owns with a mortgage
1,183
35.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
536
16.21%
Other social rented
153
4.63%
Social rents from council
94
2.84%
Total households: 3,307

Property prices in Hitchin Highbury

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 in Hitchin Highbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,875,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hitchin Highbury 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 Highbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£736,250
Flats34£259,250
Semi-Detached34£583,000
Terraced21£440,000

10 years median price trend in Hitchin Highbury

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

All postcodes in Hitchin Highbury

SG49PY

Sandover Close

SG49JH

Wedmore Road

SG40EL

Cubitt Close

SG49BZ

Lyles Row

SG49HR

South Hill Close

SG49QF

Hensley Close

SG49TW

Queen Street

SG40ER

Stirling Close

SG49DS

Traherne Close

SG49EA

Stevenage Road

SG49RA

Benslow Lane

SG49RJ

The Avenue

SG49DU

Folly Path

SG49HA

The Maples

SG49JL

Kendale Road

SG49JA

Lindsay Avenue

SG49TE

Jeeves Yard

SG49QG

Wymondley Road

SG49QH

Halsey Drive

SG40EX

Wedgewood Road

SG49SL

Harrison Close

SG49GD

Nursery Hill

SG49HP

Whitehill Road

SG49PD

Spinney Close

SG49PP

The Chilterns

SG49QB

Stuart Drive

SG49QP

Kings Down

SG40EB

Worsdell Way

SG40HB

Wedgewood Road

SG49BP

Park Gate

SG49DD

St Johns Road

SG49FN

Bethell Court

SG49TB

Queen Street

SG40EU

Peppercorn Walk

SG49UA

St Andrews Place

SG49RY

Highbury Road

SG49DH

Stevenage Road

SG49JQ

Sunnyside Road

SG49TZ

Queen Street

SG49QQ

Wymondley Road

SG40EH

Nimbus Way

SG40ES

Ivatt Court

SG49JD

Oakfield Avenue

SG49LG

Passingham Avenue

SG49SG

Harrison Close

SG49PZ

Halsey Drive

SG49RB

Ibberson Way

SG49DE

Latchmore Close

SG49TY

Queen Street

SG49UW

Station Approach

SG49LF

Orlando Close

SG49LH

Westwood Avenue

SG49NU

Ninesprings Way

SG40EP

Sturrock Way

SG49AA

Garrison Court

SG49JW

Waltham Road

SG49NH

Uplands Avenue

SG49NR

Ninesprings Way

SG49DJ

Priory Court

SG49DN

Stevenage Road

SG49FE

Robins Hill

SG49LJ

Kardwell Close

SG49LQ

Willoughby Way

SG49QW

Holdbrook

SG49PX

Wymondley Road

SG49RE

Benslow Lane

SG49RZ

Highbury Road

SG49JB

Oakfield Avenue

SG49LW

Willoughby Way

SG49NZ

Ninesprings Way

SG49PN

Wymondley Road

SG49SJ

The Avenue

SG49HT

Whitehill Road

SG49NT

Aston Rise

SG49PJ

Chiltern Road

SG49QX

Benslow Rise

SG49AJ

Hitchin Hill

SG40EZ

Talisman Street

SG49HS

Whitehill Road

SG49LZ

Poplar Close

SG49FL

Cherry Tree Gardens

SG49HN

Whitehill Road

SG49FG

Walsworth Road

SG49NL

Uplands Avenue

SG49SA

Highbury Road

SG49LN

Willoughby Way

SG49LT

Maytrees

SG49ER

Park Street

SG49LA

Passingham Avenue

SG49QL

Wymondley Road

SG49QJ

Wymondley Road

SG49RS

Highbury Road

SG49JN

Waltham Villas

SG49RW

Highbury Road

SG49AF

Standhill Road

SG49HJ

Acre Piece

SG49AB

Store House Lane

SG49AG

Standhill Road

SG49DG

Folly Close

SG49DX

Stevenage Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.