Find postcode

Hitchin Walsworth

About

Hitchin's Walsworth area lies directly northeast of the town centre, primarily bordered by the A505 Baldock Road to the north. It is a residential district characterised by a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to more modern developments, alongside local shopping parades providing everyday amenities. The area functions as a practical neighbourhood for commuting into central Hitchin or further afield.

A notable local feature is the Walsworth Common, a sizeable green space with a pond, offering recreation and a sense of openness within the urban setting. The area is also home to the Hitchin Boys' School campus. Road connections are central to its identity, with the Walsworth Road serving as a key artery leading into the historic town centre, defining its role as a settled residential gateway.

Area overview

On average Hitchin Walsworth has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 17.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hitchin Walsworth is £65,671 per year. There are 3 schools in Hitchin Walsworth: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hitchin Walsworth is home to around 7,707 people, with a population density of about 2,238.8 per km².

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Hitchin Walsworth Population

7,707

Population density

2,238.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

19.59(-38%)

Anti-social behaviour

8.04(-31%)

Criminal damage and arson

3.5(-45%)

Vehicle crime

3.5(-20%)

Other theft

3.11(-43%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

5,599

72.67%

Other White

473

6.14%

Indian

354

4.59%

Caribbean

182

2.36%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

144

1.87%

Total population: 7,705

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,610

42.55%

Level 3 (A level)

928

15.13%

No qualifications

843

13.74%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

767

12.5%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

582

9.49%

Total 16+ residents: 6,134

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,083

33.73%

Owns outright

959

29.87%

Private landlord or letting agency

448

13.95%

Other social rented

372

11.59%

Social rents from council

256

7.97%

Total households: 3,211

Property prices in Hitchin Walsworth

Median price£438,000

Price per sq ft£497

Sales (last 12 months)95

Typical range (middle 50%)£330K – £573K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £438,000 (about £497 per square foot) in Hitchin Walsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,750 up to £980,000.

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 Walsworth over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	10	£652,500	£562	£511,250	£602,259	£746,375	£938,375
Semi-Detached	36	£538,750	£516	£356,875	£478,250	£626,750	£867,500
Terraced	28	£384,375	£513	£248,550	£363,750	£438,500	£481,500
Flats	21	£237,000	£433	£100,000	£220,000	£290,000	£335,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hitchin Walsworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hitchin Walsworth.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£470,000	£171,250	£406,000	£310,000
2017	£485,000	£315,475	£385,000	£360,000
2018	£497,500	£278,500	£395,000	£320,000
2019	£438,500	£184,000	£387,500	£309,750
2020	£522,125	£207,000	£437,498	£315,000
2021	£598,750	£221,750	£485,000	£355,500
2022	£789,950	£200,000	£475,000	£360,000
2023	£692,500	£250,000	£525,000	£377,500
2024	£770,000	£295,000	£515,000	£367,500
2025	£660,250	£268,750	£558,000	£390,500
2026	£621,036	£220,750	£483,750	£382,250

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hitchin Walsworth.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£444	£354	£441	£439
2017	£465	£479	£409	£400
2018	£465	£454	£422	£454
2019	£433	£380	£445	£411
2020	£441	£412	£452	£403
2021	£471	£396	£473	£469
2022	£474	£412	£531	£526
2023	£525	£440	£490	£449
2024	£513	£465	£520	£497
2025	£555	£431	£524	£448
2026	£583	£435	£514	£532

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