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Hitchin Oughton

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 average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 33% 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

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Hitchin Oughton

Median price£467,500

Price per sq ft£524

Sales (last 12 months)50

Typical range (middle 50%)£370K – £570K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £467,500 (about £524 per square foot) in Hitchin Oughton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hitchin Oughton over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	7	£945,000	£567	£505,500	£730,000	£1,125,000	£1,360,500
Semi-Detached	23	£505,000	£560	£407,250	£480,000	£570,000	£739,000
Terraced	10	£407,500	£566	£345,400	£373,000	£434,250	£559,000
Flats	10	£95,250	£130	£67,875	£78,438	£207,500	£245,375

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hitchin Oughton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hitchin Oughton.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£659,000	£168,000	£425,000	£332,750
2017	£600,000	£202,000	£355,000	£309,000
2018	£799,950	£185,000	£385,000	£340,000
2019	£863,000	£187,500	£390,750	£360,000
2020	£849,950	£220,000	£380,000	£302,498
2021	£672,500	£200,000	£412,500	£355,000
2022	£881,688	£202,500	£426,256	£395,000
2023	£935,000	£208,750	£440,000	£387,500
2024	£630,000	£205,000	£445,000	£409,125
2025	£830,000	£87,125	£495,088	£390,000
2026	£825,000	£215,000	£562,500	£425,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hitchin Oughton.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£434	£310	£445	£398
2017	£463	£354	£378	£370
2018	£445	£372	£464	£452
2019	£479	£373	£422	£455
2020	£495	£361	£423	£376
2021	£554	£338	£450	£496
2022	£550	£350	£499	£559
2023	£517	£425	£543	£604
2024	£572	£453	£519	£432
2025	£579	£127	£562	£431
2026	£567	£430	£577	£602

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

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