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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 62 recent sales, the median property price is £458,750 in Hitchin Oughton area, with individual transactions ranging from £193,594 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
Detached8£915,000
Flats5£225,000
Semi-Detached35£486,100
Terraced14£389,500

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

SG52BZ

Victoria Road

SG52NF

Westbury Close

SG52QE

Kings Hedges

SG52SD

Westmill Road

SG52UL

Wellingham Avenue

SG52PS

Moss Way

SG52LS

Victoria Road

SG52UN

Wellingham Avenue

SG52NL

Redhill Road

SG52TQ

Beechwood Close

SG52LE

Kent Place

SG52NR

Berkeley Close

SG52TP

Bedford Road

SG52JF

Gaping Lane

SG52TE

River Mead

SG52UZ

Burford Way

SG52QT

Swinburne Avenue

SG52UE

Bedford Road

SG52UY

Burford Way

SG52SJ

Seebohm Close

SG52UJ

Wellingham Avenue

SG52PE

John Barker Place

SG52RB

Swinburne Avenue

SG52RR

Swinburne Avenue

SG52UB

Bedford Road

SG52NT

Redhill Road

SG52RD

Swinburne Avenue

SG52SH

Hine Way

SG52SL

Hine Way

SG52QH

Kings Hedges

SG52EA

Bowlers End

SG52PT

Kings Hedges

SG52SB

Westmill Road

SG52EQ

John Barker Place

SG52EX

Hitchin Oughton

SG52NQ

Redhill Road

SG52TG

River Mead

SG52SR

Westmill Lane

SG52TH

Milestone Road

SG52TF

River Mead

SG52NP

Redhill Road

SG52JE

Gaping Lane

SG52JG

Bedford Street

SG52NY

Redhill Road

SG52SQ

Westmill Road

SG52NJ

Redhill Road

SG52NN

South Place

SG52SA

Beaumont Close

SG52XP

Burford Way

SG52PG

John Barker Place

SG52QZ

Swinburne Avenue

SG52SX

Milestone Road

SG52SF

John Barker Place

SG52SP

Westmill Road

SG52NZ

Mattocke Road

SG52SZ

Milestone Road

SG52UT

Times Close

SG52LP

Greenside Drive

SG52LB

Crispin Terrace

SG52NH

Nutleigh Grove

SG52TD

Truemans Road

SG52UX

Portman Close

SG52PP

Bingen Road

SG52TA

Truemans Road

SG52QX

Oughtonhead Lane

SG52QP

Moss Way

SG52LA

Oughton Head Way

SG52EW

Hitchin Oughton

SG52LX

Lucas Lane

SG52NW

North Place

SG52JH

Gaping Lane

SG52SG

Westmill Road

SG52LU

Lavender Way

SG52QR

Dugdale Court

SG52SN

Hine Way

SG52DT

Barleycorn Mews

SG52JJ

Symonds Road

SG52ET

Hitchin Oughton

SG52LJ

Maxwells Path

SG52QN

Moss Way

SG52WA

Bedford Road

SG52PB

Mattocke Road

SG52SE

Freemans Close

SG52TZ

Carling Place

SG52ER

Hitchin Oughton

SG52LW

Victoria Terrace

SG52NX

Lucas Lane

SG52TB

Mulberry Way

SG52UQ

Bedford Road

SG52JQ

Gaping Lane

SG52JZ

Oughton Head Way

SG52LQ

Maxwells Path

SG52RG

Swinburne Avenue

SG52PR

Bingen Road

SG52SY

Milestone Road

SG52LL

Fosman Close

SG52NB

Spellbrooke

SG52TT

Bedford Road

SG52XH

Burford Way

SG52UU

Bedford Road

Data Sources

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