Hitchin Walsworth is a ward located in the town of Hitchin, within the North Hertfordshire district. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including Victorian terraces, semi-detached homes, and modern developments. Walsworth Common, a small green space, provides a local recreational area for residents. The ward is bordered by the A505, offering convenient road links to nearby towns and the A1(M).
Local amenities include shops, schools, and community facilities, serving the everyday needs of residents. The ward is within walking distance of Hitchin town centre, known for its historic market and independent businesses. Public transport options include bus routes connecting to surrounding areas. Walsworth retains a suburban feel while benefiting from proximity to Hitchin’s amenities and transport links.
On average Hitchin Walsworth has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Hitchin Walsworth is £54,991 per year. There are 3 schools in Hitchin Walsworth: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £460,000 in Hitchin Walsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £1,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £720,000 |
| Flats | 35 | £266,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £500,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £400,000 |
10 years price trend in Hitchin Walsworth
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Mountjoy
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Cambridge Road
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Kingswood Avenue
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Chaucer Way
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Cambridge Road
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Queenswood Drive
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Hitchin Walsworth
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St John's Road
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Burns Close
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Cambridge Road
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Cambridge Road
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Kingswood Avenue
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Gainsford Crescent
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Highover Way
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Holden Close
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Desborough Road
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Wilshere Crescent
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Benchley Hill
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Sanfoine Close
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Fairfield Way
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Highover Way
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Hardy Close
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Cambridge Road
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Millard Way
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Green Lane
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Lawrence Close
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Cambridge Road
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Granville Road
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Hitchin Walsworth
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Frensham Drive
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Mill Close
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Common Rise
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Gainsford Crescent
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St Faiths Close
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Common Rise
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Ruskin Lane
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Harkness Way
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Collison Close
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Hitchin Walsworth
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St Michael's Mount
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Chennells Close
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Cambridge Road
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Gibson Close
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Queenswood Drive
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High Dane
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Purwell Lane
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Bradleys Corner
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Wilshere Crescent
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Mountjoy
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.