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Hitchin Highbury

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About

Hitchin Highbury is a residential area in North Hertfordshire, located just north of Hitchin town centre. The area is known for its mix of housing, including Victorian terraces, semi-detached homes, and modern developments. Highbury Road serves as the main thoroughfare, with local amenities such as shops, cafes, and schools within easy reach.

The area is bordered by open spaces, including Highbury Fields and Oughtonhead Common, providing green areas for recreation. Hitchin Highbury is well-connected, with the town centre a short walk away and Hitchin railway station offering direct links to London. The community has a quiet, suburban feel while remaining close to the amenities of the market town.

Area overview

On average Hitchin Highbury has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 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 of residents in Hitchin Highbury is £61,700 per year. There are 5 schools in Hitchin Highbury: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
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

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

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 111 recent sales, the median property price is £472,501 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£700,000
Flats34£254,250
Semi-Detached37£532,000
Terraced20£456,251

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

SG49QZ

Benslow Lane

SG49TS

Biggin Lane

SG40ET

Mermaid Close

SG49QD

Bowmans Avenue

SG49SB

Hollow Lane

SG40ED

Pullman Drive

SG49AD

Hitchin Highbury

SG49LR

Kingfisher Court

SG49NY

Brook View

SG49UL

Station Approach

SG49DT

Stevenage Road

SG49DZ

Alpine Close

SG49HH

Walnut Close

SG49JG

Sunnyside Road

SG49JP

Acre Piece

SG49JR

Newtons Way

SG49LY

Manor Crescent

SG49NG

Ninesprings Way

SG49NP

Aston Rise

SG49PY

Sandover Close

SG49RG

Highbury Road

SG49RT

Highbury Road

SG49SY

Walsworth Road

SG49RU

Highbury Road

SG49AE

Park Street

SG49AH

Bridge Street

SG49HX

The Beeches

SG49JJ

Kendale Road

SG49PH

Wymondley Road

SG49QY

Benslow Lane

SG49RD

Benslow Lane

SG49TX

Queen Street

SG49UN

Cambridge Road

SG49AQ

Kershaw's Hill

SG49FF

Burton Gardens

SG49HU

The Beeches

SG49NA

Manor Crescent

SG49NS

Ninesprings Way

SG49PB

Chiltern Road

SG49RQ

The Avenue

SG49JE

Whitehill Road

SG40EJ

Holden Close

SG49NN

Manton Road

SG49NX

Brook View

SG49PG

Girons Close

SG49PR

Wymondley Close

SG49TN

Hollow Lane

SG49BW

Standhill Close

SG49PL

Chiltern Road

SG49QR

Halsey Drive

SG49SD

Hollow Lane

SG49SE

Hollow Lane

SG49TL

Portmill Lane

SG49HW

Highbury Road

SG49HY

Oakfield Avenue

SG49NJ

Bell Close

SG49PW

Wymondley Close

SG49QE

Bowmans Avenue

SG49RL

The Avenue

SG49HZ

Lindsay Avenue

SG49NB

The Aspens

SG49PA

Linten Close

SG49PT

Girons Close

SG49QA

Bramfield

SG49SX

Burton Gardens

SG49UJ

Benslow Rise

SG49YJ

Kingfisher Court

SG49RH

Hitchin Highbury

SG49LU

Broadmead

SG49TP

Biggin Lane

SG49DA

Robins Hill

SG49LB

Lovell Close

SG49LE

Riddy Hill Close

SG49LL

Westwood Avenue

SG49LS

Maytrees

SG49LX

Broadmead

SG49PS

Sorrel Garth

SG49QS

Halsey Drive

SG49TT

Queen Street

SG49JS

Eynsford Court

SG49NW

Manton Road

SG49BS

Sandy Grove

SG49LP

Whitegale Close

SG49NQ

Manor Crescent

SG49TA

Benslow Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.