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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

SG49LD

Passingham Avenue

SG49QZ

Benslow Lane

SG49TS

Queen Street

SG49QD

Bowmans Avenue

SG49SB

Hollow Lane

SG40ET

Mermaid Close

SG40ED

Pullman Drive

SG49AD

Taylors Hill

SG49UL

Station Approach

SG49LR

Maytrees

SG49NY

Brook View

SG49DT

Stevenage Road

SG49DZ

Alpine Close

SG49JG

Sunnyside Road

SG49LY

Manor Crescent

SG49NP

Manton Road

SG49RG

The Avenue

SG49RT

Windmill Hill

SG49HH

Walnut Close

SG49JP

St Johns Road

SG49JR

Newtons Way

SG49NG

Ninesprings Way

SG49SY

Walsworth Road

SG49AE

Standhill Road

SG49AH

Park Street

SG49JJ

Pulters Way

SG49RU

Highbury Road

SG49TX

Queen Street

SG49UN

Station Terrace

SG49HX

Whitehill Close

SG49PH

Wymondley Road

SG49QY

Benslow Rise

SG49RD

Benslow Lane

SG49FF

Burton Gardens

SG49NS

Ninesprings Way

SG49PB

The Finches

SG49JE

Whitehill Road

SG49NX

Ninesprings Way

SG49PG

Girons Close

SG49PR

Wymondley Road

SG49AQ

Kershaws Hill

SG49HU

The Beeches

SG49NA

Manor Crescent

SG49RQ

The Avenue

SG40EJ

Holden Close

SG49NN

Ninesprings Way

SG49TN

Hollow Lane

SG49BW

Standhill Close

SG49PL

Chiltern Road

SG49SD

Hollow Lane

SG49SE

Garrison Court

SG49TL

Queen Street

SG49QR

Halsey Drive

SG49HY

Whitehill Road

SG49NJ

Bell Close

SG49QE

Spurrs Close

SG49RL

The Avenue

SG49HW

Whitehill Road

SG49PW

Wymondley Close

SG49PA

Linten Close

SG49SX

Walsworth Road

SG49UJ

Walsworth Road

SG49LU

Broadmead

SG49RH

Benslow Path The Avenue

SG49TP

Queen Street

SG49HZ

Oakfield Avenue

SG49NB

The Aspens

SG49PT

Wymondley Road

SG49QA

Bramfield

SG49YJ

Kingfisher Court

SG49LB

Lovell Close

SG49LL

Westwood Avenue

SG49LX

Broadmead

SG49PS

Sorrel Garth

SG49TT

Queen Street

SG49DA

St Johns Path

SG49LE

Riddy Hill Close

SG49LS

Maytrees

SG49QS

Halsey Drive

SG49NW

Manton Road

SG49JS

Eynsford Court

SG49BS

Sandy Grove

SG49LP

Whitegale Close

SG49NQ

Ninesprings Way

SG49TA

Trevor Road

Data Sources

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