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Ickleford, Great Offley & Whitwell

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About

The Ickleford, Great Offley & Whitwell area lies in the northern part of Hertfordshire, characterised by a mix of rural landscapes and small villages. The River Hiz flows through Ickleford, adding a natural feature to the area, while Great Offley sits on higher ground with views across the surrounding countryside. Whitwell, to the north, is a quiet village with historic ties to the nearby Pegsdon Hills and Barton-le-Clay.

The area is known for its walking routes, including sections of the Icknield Way Path, which passes through the villages. Local amenities include pubs, village halls, and primary schools, serving the close-knit communities. The nearby Chiltern Hills AONB provides opportunities for outdoor activities, while the towns of Hitchin and Luton are within easy reach for wider services. The blend of countryside and village life makes this part of North Hertfordshire a practical yet scenic place to live.

Area overview

On average Ickleford, Great Offley & Whitwell has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Ickleford, Great Offley & Whitwell is £52,300 per year. There are 10 schools in Ickleford, Great Offley & Whitwell: 8 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
14.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ickleford, Great Offley & Whitwell Population
10,132
Population density
91.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,933
88.16%
Other White
306
3.02%
Irish
165
1.63%
Indian
128
1.26%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
120
1.18%
Total population: 10,133

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,428
34.34%
Owns with a mortgage
1,262
30.34%
Other social rented
526
12.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
481
11.57%
Social rents from council
327
7.86%
Total households: 4,159

Property prices in Ickleford, Great Offley & Whitwell

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £603,750 in Ickleford, Great Offley & Whitwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £216,300 up to £1,790,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ickleford, Great Offley & Whitwell 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 Ickleford, Great Offley & Whitwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached70£928,750
Flats4£278,000
Semi-Detached34£525,000
Terraced34£390,000

10 years median price trend in Ickleford, Great Offley & Whitwell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ickleford, Great Offley & Whitwell.

All postcodes in Ickleford, Great Offley & Whitwell

SG53TW

Arlesey Road

SG53XR

Greenfield Avenue

SG48JP

Lilley Bottom Road

SG47JX

Kings Oak

SG47PT

Hill End Farm Lane

SG47RH

Mill Road

SG48AW

Lilley Bottom Road

SG53DZ

King's Walden Road

SG53QG

Baulk Gardens

SG53TQ

Freewaters Close

SG53UD

Arlesey Road

SG53XZ

Chambers Lane

SG53YF

Chambers Lane

LU28NJ

Chalk Hill

SG47PS

Langley Lane

SG47QE

Ickleford, Great Offley & Whitwell

SG47TT

Chequers Lane

SG47UA

Church Lane

SG48AS

High Street

SG48AT

Horn Hill

SG53PS

High Street

SG53QY

Elm Tree Farm Close

SG53SR

Pirton Road

LU28LN

East Street

LU28NH

Chalk Hill

SG47PF

Ashbrook Lane

SG47RL

Mill Lane

SG47TB

Charlton Road

SG48AE

Codicote Road

SG48DH

Bullock's Hill

SG53EY

Strawplaiters Green

SG53AW

Arlesey Road

SG53DW

Arlesey Road

SG53FR

High Street

SG53JF

Mill Lane

SG53JL

Barton Road

SG53QF

Docklands

SG53RE

Bunyan Close

SG53TE

Arlesey Road

SG53TG

Arlesey Road

SG53TZ

Arlesey Road

SG53UE

Arlesey Road

LU28PL

Law Hall Lane

SG166GW

Ickleford, Great Offley & Whitwell

SG47BF

Kings Oak

SG47RA

Waterdell Lane

SG48AR

Hill Crest

SG48BG

Dalton Way

SG53BL

Hexton Road

SG53AP

High Street

SG53AG

West Lane

SG53BX

School Lane

SG53DH

Shillington Road

SG53DT

King's Walden Road

SG53EX

Apostles Close

SG53PR

Franklin Close

SG53UA

Arlesey Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.