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About

Hitchwood ward encompasses a largely rural expanse in the western part of the North Hertfordshire district. The area is defined by agricultural land, woodland, and scattered farmsteads, with the small village of Preston being a central settlement. The landscape is gently rolling, characteristic of this part of Hertfordshire, and includes areas of the Chiltern Hills.

The ward contains a section of the Icknield Way Path, an ancient route following the line of the chalk escarpment. This long-distance trail provides walking routes through the countryside, connecting to local footpaths. The area's quiet lanes and hedgerows are typical of the district, with land use primarily focused on farming and forestry.

Area overview

On average Hitchwood has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 10.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hitchwood is £65,564 per year. There are 4 schools in Hitchwood: 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
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Hitchwood

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £610,000 in Hitchwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £330,000 up to £1,790,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hitchwood 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 Hitchwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£900,000
Flats1£330,000
Semi-Detached7£420,000
Terraced5£395,000

10 years median price trend in Hitchwood

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

All postcodes in Hitchwood

SG47PH

London Road

SG48PG

Windmill Road

SG48PR

The Meadows

SG47PN

Langley Village

SG48JD

New Road Cottage

SG48NP

Oxford Road

SG47FB

Oakfields

SG48NU

Chapel Road

SG48NY

Pasture Lane

SG48LS

Kingswell End Road

SG48DD

Hitchwood

SG48JE

Bendish Lane

SG48PA

Colemans Road

SG48PD

Darley Road

SG48AP

Oldfield Rise

SG48BB

Hill Crest

LU28NZ

Wandon End Road

SG48AJ

High Street

SG48LA

Plough Lane

SG48LP

Hoo Lane

SG48NX

Chapel Road

SG48PE

Mill Way

SG48PP

Lye Hill

SG47UF

School Lane

SG47UH

Crunnells Green

SG48HG

Hitchwood

SG48LN

Lilley Bottom

SG48AB

Codicote Road

SG48DL

Langley Lane

SG48NJ

Whitehall Road

SG47RY

Hitchwood Cottages

SG47RZ

Hitchwood

SG48HR

Mimram Close

SG48JN

Lilley Bottom Road

SG48NW

Whitwell Road

SG47TR

Butchers Lane

SG47TX

Chequers Lane

SG48HJ

Shacklegate Lane

SG48LL

Hitchwood

SG48PN

St Marys Rise

SG48AQ

Tannery Yard

SG48PJ

The Heath

LU28PH

Barleybeans Road

SG48DN

Church Lane

SG48NL

Hitchwood

SG47RU

Poynders End

SG48HT

Bendish Lane

SG47PT

Langley End

SG47SA

Ladygrove Mews

SG48AW

Cressmans Walk

SG48JP

Lilley Bottom Road

SG48AS

Horn Hill

SG47PS

Langley Lane

SG47TT

Chequers Lane

SG47UA

Church Lane

SG48AT

Tower View

SG47TB

Charlton Road

SG48DH

Bullock's Hill

SG48AE

Codicote Road

SG48AR

Horn Hill

SG48BG

Dalton Way

LU28PL

Whiteway Bottom

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.