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Hitchin Oughton

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About

Hitchin Oughton is a residential ward on the southern edge of the town. It is primarily characterised by housing estates built in the latter half of the 20th century, with a mix of semi-detached and detached homes. The area is bounded by the A505 Baldock Bypass to the south and includes the Oughtonhead Lane locality. Local amenities are focused around a parade of shops and a community centre, serving the immediate neighbourhood's daily needs.

The ward's landscape is defined by the Oughton Head, a chalk spring which forms the source of the River Oughton. This watercourse flows northwards through a linear green space known as Oughton Common, providing a natural corridor for walking. The presence of the river and its associated meadowland offers a distinct contrast to the surrounding residential streets, creating a focal point for local recreation and wildlife within the urban setting.

Area overview

On average Hitchin Oughton has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 33.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hitchin Oughton is £65,121 per year. There are 2 schools in Hitchin Oughton: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
33%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Hitchin Oughton

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £442,500 in Hitchin Oughton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hitchin Oughton 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 Oughton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£895,000
Flats12£95,250
Semi-Detached28£489,100
Terraced14£393,500

10 years median price trend in Hitchin Oughton

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

All postcodes in Hitchin Oughton

SG52NY

Redhill Road

SG52LD

Taylors Cottages

SG52TX

Firs Close

SG52LX

Lucas Lane

SG52JZ

Oughton Head Way

SG52RR

Swinburne Avenue

SG52JF

Gaping Lane

SG52LG

Chalkdell Path

SG52RB

Swinburne Avenue

SG52UQ

Bedford Road

SG52UN

Wellingham Avenue

SG52PG

John Barker Place

SG52BZ

Victoria Road

SG52SL

Hine Way

SG52XH

Burford Way

SG52LT

Lucas Lane

SG52QW

Moss Way

SG52PB

Mattocke Road

SG52QP

Moss Way

SG52TT

Bedford Road

SG52JG

Bedford Street

SG52LU

Lavender Way

SG52NB

Spellbrooke

SG52SQ

Westmill Road

SG52TE

River Mead

SG52LP

Greenside Drive

SG52UZ

Burford Way

SG52PE

John Barker Place

SG52TH

Milestone Road

SG52UB

Bedford Road

SG52NH

Nutleigh Grove

SG52SB

Westmill Road

SG52NN

South Place

SG52PF

John Barker Place

SG52DT

Barleycorn Mews

SG52PZ

Kings Hedges

SG52SR

Westmill Lane

SG52PS

Moss Way

SG52TA

Truemans Road

SG52UL

Wellingham Avenue

SG52JQ

Gaping Lane

SG52SZ

Milestone Road

SG52NQ

Redhill Road

SG52RD

Swinburne Avenue

SG52NT

Redhill Road

SG52RL

Swinburne Avenue

SG52EA

Bowlers End

SG52SP

Westmill Road

SG52WA

Bedford Road

SG52TB

Mulberry Way

SG52NS

Westbury Close

SG52SY

Milestone Road

SG52NF

Westbury Close

SG52QY

Oughton Close

SG52TJ

Bedford Road

SG52JL

Symonds Road

SG52ND

Friday Furlong

SG52NA

Lower Innings

SG52NU

Redhill Road

SG52QZ

Swinburne Avenue

SG52LQ

Maxwells Path

SG52NR

Berkeley Close

SG52LL

Fosman Close

SG52SA

Beaumont Close

SG52SH

Hine Way

SG52QT

Swinburne Avenue

SG52SF

John Barker Place

SG52UH

Bowyers Close

SG52QS

Dugdale Court

SG52QE

Kings Hedges

SG52XE

Burford Way

SG52NW

North Place

SG52PR

Bingen Road

SG52LA

Oughton Head Way

SG52PP

Bingen Road

SG52NX

Lucas Lane

SG52UT

Times Close

SG52EX

Kingfisher View

SG52LE

Kent Place

SG52SE

Freemans Close

SG52JH

Gaping Lane

SG52QX

Oughtonhead Lane

SG52UE

Bedford Road

SG52TD

Truemans Road

SG52SD

Westmill Road

SG52UU

Bedford Road

SG52UX

Portman Close

SG52NE

Westbury Close

SG52TG

River Mead

SG52UY

Burford Way

SG52LJ

Maxwells Path

SG52SJ

Seebohm Close

SG52NG

Bedford Road

SG52RA

Swinburne Avenue

SG52NJ

Redhill Road

SG52EQ

John Barker Place

SG52TQ

Beechwood Close

SG52SX

Milestone Road

SG52PH

John Barker Place

SG52TZ

Carling Place

Data Sources

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