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Hitchin Oughton

About

Hitchin Oughton is a residential ward in North Hertfordshire, located on the eastern edge of Hitchin town. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It includes parts of the Oughton Head nature reserve, offering green spaces and walking trails along the Oughtonhead Common and the River Oughton.

The ward has local amenities such as schools, shops, and community facilities, serving its predominantly suburban population. Transport links include proximity to Hitchin railway station, providing connections to London and Cambridge. The area maintains a quiet, residential character while being close to the town centre for additional services and leisure options.

Area overview

On average Hitchin Oughton has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Hitchin Oughton is £51,700 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

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

123

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Hitchin Oughton

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 in Hitchin Oughton area, with individual transactions ranging from £193,594 up to £1,425,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	9	£830,000	£533,000	£660,000	£1,040,000	£1,355,000
Flats	7	£210,000	£195,900	£201,500	£226,250	£227,850
Semi-Detached	35	£480,000	£359,500	£442,500	£527,500	£714,500
Terraced	14	£398,500	£287,458	£351,250	£443,125	£558,750

10 years median price trend in Hitchin Oughton

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail