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SG4 0DA

Millstream Close

Hitchin Bearton

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Detailed insights for SG4 0DA

Overview

Postcode SG4 0DA is located in an urban city, within the Hitchin Bearton ward of North Hertfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Hitchin Bearton area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hitchin Bearton is £67,797 per year. The nearest station is Hitchin, about 0.6 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

4/10

Hitchin Bearton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,771 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Hitchin Bearton has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Hitchin Bearton is £67,797 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 104 ft away from SG4 0DA.

Flood risk

Low

Hitchin Bearton near SG4 0DA 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SG4 0DA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Hitchin

N/A

Walking directions to Hitchin

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
239
Population density
1,210.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
27.39(+137%)
Violence and sexual offences
24.58(-22%)
Other theft
8.43(+54%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.72(+22%)
Burglary
7.72(+178%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
149
63.68%
African
21
8.97%
Other White
21
8.97%
Indian
12
5.13%
Bangladeshi
9
3.85%
Total population: 234

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
98
46.45%
Level 3 (A level)
34
16.11%
No qualifications
27
12.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
9.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
7.11%
Total 16+ residents: 211

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
62
43.97%
Owns outright
45
31.91%
Owns with a mortgage
32
22.7%
Other social rented
2
1.42%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Hitchin Bearton

Median price£430,000
Price per sq ft£486
Sales (last 12 months)118
Typical range (middle 50%)£270K – £616K

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 (about £486 per square foot) in Hitchin Bearton area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,750 up to £1,280,000.

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 Bearton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£790,000£664
Semi-Detached24£627,500£567
Terraced35£505,000£564
Flats49£260,000£424

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hitchin Bearton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hitchin Bearton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£558,500£192,000£480,000£418,500
2017£603,750£217,000£510,000£405,000
2018£635,000£225,000£542,000£395,000
2019£735,000£190,000£510,000£375,000
2020£655,000£222,000£548,750£455,000
2021£735,250£229,000£593,750£439,000
2022£795,000£237,000£680,250£475,000
2023£750,000£230,000£625,000£457,250
2024£747,500£235,500£612,500£467,500
2025£807,500£260,000£650,000£500,000
2026£1,000,000£230,000£625,000£505,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hitchin Bearton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hitchin Bearton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£405£364£433£480
2017£454£387£447£459
2018£482£379£481£469
2019£530£362£502£442
2020£499£370£481£472
2021£546£398£517£509
2022£637£415£543£552
2023£538£403£583£531
2024£512£405£602£536
2025£658£414£546£568
2026£522£440£596£557
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hitchin Bearton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG4 0DA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG4 0DA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 202615, Millstream Close, Hitchin, SG4 0DAFlatsLeasehold£270,000
12 Aug 202556, Millstream Close, Hitchin, SG4 0DAFlatsLeasehold£150,000
11 Jul 202549, Millstream Close, Hitchin, SG4 0DAFlatsLeasehold£157,500
28 Mar 202532, Millstream Close, Hitchin, SG4 0DAFlatsLeasehold£158,000
18 Mar 202521, Millstream Close, Hitchin, SG4 0DAFlatsLeasehold£185,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SG4 0DA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryStrathmore Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryOur Lady Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miNurseryYork Road Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG4 0DA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SG4 0DA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLifestyle ExpressCadwell Lane, North Hertfordshire, SG4 0AHWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.5 miNisa localWoolgrove Road, North Hertfordshire, SG4 0AUWalking directions to Nisa 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 0DA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dave Winstanley

Hitchin Bearton - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Ian Albert

Hitchin Bearton - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Val Bryant

Hitchin Bearton - 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 BeartonE05015762
ParishNorth Hertfordshire, unparished areaE43000232
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hitchin BeartonE02004918
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Hertfordshire 010EE01023605
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about SG4 0DA

Is SG4 0DA (Hitchin Bearton) safe?

The area around SG4 0DA records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near SG4 0DA?

The median sale price around SG4 0DA in Hitchin Bearton is £430,000 (about £486 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SG4 0DA?

There are 11 schools close to SG4 0DA, including Strathmore Infant and Nursery School (Good), Our Lady Catholic Primary School (Good) and York Road Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SG4 0DA?

The closest station to SG4 0DA is Hitchin, about 899 m away.

How deprived is the area around SG4 0DA?

SG4 0DA scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,771 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SG4 0DA (Hitchin Bearton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hitchin covering SG4 0DA is Alistair Strathern (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Dave Winstanley (Labour and Co-operative Party), Ian Albert (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Val Bryant (Labour and Co-operative Party).

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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.