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SG4 0BA

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Hitchin Walsworth

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Overview

Postcode SG4 0BA is located in an urban city, within the Hitchin Walsworth ward of North Hertfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Hitchin Walsworth area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hitchin Walsworth is £65,671 per year. The nearest station is Hitchin, about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Walsworth Common.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
39.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Hitchin Walsworth has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,770 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Hitchin Walsworth has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39.8%

Approximately 39.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Hitchin Walsworth is £65,671 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 144 ft away from SG4 0BA.

Flood risk

Low

Hitchin Walsworth near SG4 0BA has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hitchin located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SG4 0BA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Hitchin

N/A

Walking directions to Hitchin

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SG4 0BA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWalsworth CommonLargeWalking directions to Walsworth Common
0.4 miRansom's Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Ransom's Recreation Ground
0.3 miCadwell Playing FieldSmallWalking directions to Cadwell Playing Field

Area Profile

Population
352
Population density
4,712.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.36(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.46(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.59(-28%)
Drugs
4.59(+59%)
Burglary
3.44(+24%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
252
71.19%
Bangladeshi
22
6.21%
Indian
22
6.21%
Other White
21
5.93%
Caribbean
7
1.98%
Total population: 354

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
87
31.52%
No qualifications
52
18.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
15.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
13.77%
Level 3 (A level)
35
12.68%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
46
37.4%
Other social rented
26
21.14%
Social rents from council
23
18.7%
Owns outright
22
17.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.25%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Hitchin Walsworth

Median price£431,500
Price per sq ft£499
Sales (last 12 months)102
Typical range (middle 50%)£325K – £566K

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £431,500 (about £499 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.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£660,000£576
Semi-Detached36£538,750£516
Terraced31£385,250£502
Flats24£235,750£432

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hitchin Walsworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hitchin Walsworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£470,000£165,000£405,000£320,000
2017£525,000£315,000£385,000£360,000
2018£497,500£247,975£396,500£320,000
2019£438,500£170,000£385,000£324,750
2020£563,000£207,000£437,498£320,000
2021£598,750£216,075£470,000£387,500
2022£718,725£185,000£482,500£405,000
2023£692,500£250,000£525,000£380,000
2024£760,000£287,000£520,000£370,000
2025£680,250£248,500£550,000£390,500
2026£621,036£205,000£483,750£389,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hitchin Walsworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hitchin Walsworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£444£375£441£428
2017£447£479£409£413
2018£465£442£427£454
2019£433£384£442£416
2020£443£401£452£398
2021£471£396£473£470
2022£503£420£531£526
2023£525£438£490£458
2024£513£465£520£496
2025£568£429£525£465
2026£583£437£514£502
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hitchin Walsworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hitchin Walsworth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG4 0BA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG4 0BA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Feb 202513, Tristram Road, Hitchin, SG4 0BHFlatsFreehold£562,500
24 Mar 202551, Woolgrove Road, Hitchin, SG4 0AZSemi-DetachedFreehold£545,000
01 Oct 20255, Cadwell Court, Cadwell Lane, Hitchin, SG4 0AQFlatsLeasehold£202,500
17 Apr 202638, Watersmeet, Grove Road, Hitchin, SG4 0AFFlatsLeasehold£230,000
29 Jan 202654A, Sturgeons Way, Hitchin, SG4 0BNFlatsLeasehold£164,000

Schools

In the SG4 0BA postcode area, located within Hitchin Walsworth, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SG4 0BA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryHighover Junior Mixed and Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryStrathmore Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryOur Lady Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG4 0BA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SG4 0BA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLifestyle ExpressCadwell Lane, North Hertfordshire, SG4 0AHWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.2 miNisa localWoolgrove Road, North Hertfordshire, SG4 0AUWalking directions to Nisa local
0.4 miCambridge Road StoresCambridge Road, North Hertfordshire, SG4 0JNWalking directions to Cambridge Road Stores
0.4 miSainsbury's LocalCambridge Road, North Hertfordshire, SG4 0JHWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Hertfordshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,555
Band B£1,814
Band C£2,073
Band D£2,333
Band E£2,851
Band F£3,369
Band G£3,888
Band H£4,665

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SG4 0BA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Daniel Wright-Mason

Hitchin Walsworth - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Donna Wright

Hitchin Walsworth - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Elizabeth Dennis

Hitchin Walsworth - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Alistair Strathern

Hitchin - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictNorth HertfordshireE07000099
Parliamentary ConstituencyHitchinE14001289
WardHitchin WalsworthE05015766
ParishNorth Hertfordshire, unparished areaE43000232
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hitchin WalsworthE02004919
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Hertfordshire 011BE01023618
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SG4 0BA

Is SG4 0BA (Hitchin Walsworth) safe?

The area around SG4 0BA records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SG4 0BA?

The median sale price around SG4 0BA in Hitchin Walsworth is £431,500 (about £499 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SG4 0BA?

There are 11 schools close to SG4 0BA, including Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School (Good), Strathmore Infant and Nursery School (Good) and Our Lady Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SG4 0BA?

The closest station to SG4 0BA is Hitchin, about 817 m away.

How deprived is the area around SG4 0BA?

SG4 0BA scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,770 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SG4 0BA (Hitchin Walsworth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hitchin covering SG4 0BA is Alistair Strathern (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Daniel Wright-Mason (Labour and Co-operative Party), Donna Wright (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Elizabeth Dennis (Labour and Co-operative Party).

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.