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SG4 0BS

Franklin Gardens

Hitchin Walsworth

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Overview

Postcode SG4 0BS 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 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park 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
19.3%
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

19.3%

Approximately 19.3% 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 road, approximately 117 ft away from SG4 0BS.

Flood risk

Low

Hitchin Walsworth near SG4 0BS 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SG4 0BS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Hitchin

N/A

Walking directions to Hitchin

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SG4 0BS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWalsworth CommonLargeWalking directions to Walsworth Common

Area Profile

Population
249
Population density
3,511.2 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
192
76.8%
Indian
13
5.2%
Other White
13
5.2%
Irish
12
4.8%
Other
7
2.8%
Total population: 250

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
36.36%
No qualifications
51
24.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
11.96%
Level 3 (A level)
21
10.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
8.61%
Total 16+ residents: 209

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
47.37%
Owns with a mortgage
29
25.44%
Other social rented
13
11.4%
Social rents from council
9
7.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.89%
Total households: 114

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG4 0BS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG4 0BS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Sept 20253, Franklin Gardens, Hitchin, SG4 0BSTerracedFreehold£440,000
09 Mar 202610, Woolgrove Road, Hitchin, SG4 0ASSemi-DetachedFreehold£418,000
20 Feb 202518, Woolgrove Road, Hitchin, SG4 0ASTerracedFreehold£520,000
18 Dec 20257, Billing Place, Hitchin, SG4 0LZFlatsLeasehold£260,000
11 Aug 202521, Billing Place, Hitchin, SG4 0LZFlatsLeasehold£325,000

Schools

In the SG4 0BS postcode area, located within Hitchin Walsworth, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SG4 0BS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHighover Junior Mixed and Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryPurwell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.6 miPrimarySt Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, HitchinVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG4 0BS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SG4 0BS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCambridge Road StoresCambridge Road, North Hertfordshire, SG4 0JNWalking directions to Cambridge Road Stores
0.1 miNisa localWoolgrove Road, North Hertfordshire, SG4 0AUWalking directions to Nisa local
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalCambridge Road, North Hertfordshire, SG4 0JHWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.5 miTesco ExpressStation Approach, Hitchin, SG4 9SPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miLifestyle ExpressCadwell Lane, North Hertfordshire, SG4 0AHWalking directions to Lifestyle Express

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 0BS, 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 0BS

Is SG4 0BS (Hitchin Walsworth) safe?

The area around SG4 0BS 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 0BS?

The median sale price around SG4 0BS 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 0BS?

There are 9 schools close to SG4 0BS, including Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School (Good), Purwell Primary School (Requires improvement) and St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SG4 0BS?

The closest station to SG4 0BS is Hitchin, about 685 m away.

How deprived is the area around SG4 0BS?

SG4 0BS 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 0BS (Hitchin Walsworth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hitchin covering SG4 0BS 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.