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Hitchin Highbury

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About

Highbury ward is located in the town of Hitchin, within the North Hertfordshire district. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including Victorian terraces, semi-detached homes, and modern developments. It is situated close to Hitchin town centre, providing easy access to shops, restaurants, and transport links. The ward includes parts of the historic Hitchin Priory and is near the River Hiz.

The area has several green spaces, including Highbury Gardens and the nearby Oughton Head Common. Local amenities include schools, a library, and community centres, catering to families and long-term residents. Public transport options are available, with bus routes connecting to the wider district. Highbury ward maintains a quiet, suburban character while being well-connected to the town’s facilities.

Area overview

On average Hitchin Highbury has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.1% 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 £61,635 per year. There are 4 schools in Hitchin Highbury: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Hitchin Highbury

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 in Hitchin Highbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 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
Detached15£690,000
Flats27£250,000
Semi-Detached34£552,500
Terraced13£425,000

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

SG49RT

Highbury Road

SG49RU

Highbury Road

SG49AE

Park Street

SG49AH

Bridge Street

SG49HX

The Beeches

SG49JJ

Kendale Road

SG49PH

Wymondley Road

SG49TX

Queen Street

SG49AQ

Kershaw's Hill

SG49HU

The Beeches

SG49NA

Manor Crescent

SG49NS

Ninesprings Way

SG49PB

Chiltern Road

SG49RQ

The Avenue

SG49JE

Whitehill Road

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

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

Data Sources

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