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Hitchin Walsworth

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About

Hitchin Walsworth is a residential ward situated directly north of Hitchin town centre. The area is primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, alongside some more modern developments. Its streets are arranged in a grid-like pattern, with a noticeable slope rising away from the main town. The ward is bounded by the railway line to the west and the A505 to the north, creating a distinct and contained neighbourhood feel.

The area is served by its own local parade of shops and amenities on Walsworth Road, providing daily essentials. A defining characteristic is the presence of the Hitchin Priory, a historic manor house with grounds that border the ward, offering a quiet green space. Walsworth Common provides a central recreational area, and the ward maintains strong community ties, with several local schools and active residents' associations.

Area overview

On average Hitchin Walsworth has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 16.1% 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 £66,610 per year. There are 3 schools in Hitchin Walsworth: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
16.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Hitchin Walsworth

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £439,000 in Hitchin Walsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £880,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hitchin Walsworth 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 Walsworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£660,500
Flats23£236,500
Semi-Detached40£559,000
Terraced32£390,250

10 years median price trend in Hitchin Walsworth

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

All postcodes in Hitchin Walsworth

SG40JG

Cooks Way

SG40NJ

Benchley Hill

SG40NG

Purwell Lane

SG40LD

Hampden Road

SG40HP

Common Rise

SG40DN

Hardy Close

SG40LU

Willian Road

SG40BL

Sturgeons Way

SG40QA

St Michaels Road

SG40BJ

Napier Close

SG40RD

Roundwood Close

SG40ED

Pullman Drive

SG40PR

Bradleys Corner

SG40LR

Willian Road

SG40NT

Kingswood Avenue

SG40LE

Granville Road

SG40ER

Stirling Close

SG40PB

Kingswood Avenue

SG40EZ

Talisman Street

SG40NF

Purwell Lane

SG40JR

Cambridge Road

SG40BW

Cooks Way

SG40BX

Woolgrove Road

SG40QP

Frensham Drive

SG40PA

Kingswood Avenue

SG40QD

Milton View

SG40DL

Hardy Close

SG40PX

Tennyson Avenue

SG40RE

Collison Close

SG40PZ

St Michaels Road

SG40JN

Cambridge Road

SG40JW

Cambridge Road

SG40QE

Millard Way

SG40QH

Harkness Way

SG40LJ

Springhead Lane

SG40QQ

Arnold Close

SG40PD

Thatchers End

SG40ET

Mermaid Close

SG40QL

Harkness Way

SG40AT

Woolgrove Road

SG40NN

Desborough Road

SG40HN

Common Rise

SG40PP

Bradleys Corner

SG40RQ

Highover Way

SG40EU

Peppercorn Walk

SG40JS

Cambridge Road

SG40HX

Meadowbank

SG40DW

Hardy Close

SG40BH

Tristram Road

Data Sources

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