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SG4 0DN

Hardy Close

Hitchin Walsworth

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Detailed insights for SG4 0DN

Overview

Postcode SG4 0DN is located in an urban city, within the Hitchin Walsworth area 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 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% 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 median sale price in Hitchin Walsworth is £450,000 (around £503 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £348,750 and £580,000. The nearest station is Hitchin, about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Halsey Green.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
57.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Hitchin Walsworth has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,254 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Hitchin Walsworth has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

57.7%

Approximately 57.7% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG4 0DN.

Flood risk

No risk

Hitchin Walsworth near SG4 0DN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% 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 0DN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Hitchin

N/A

Walking directions to Hitchin

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SG4 0DN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHalsey GreenSmallWalking directions to Halsey Green

Area Profile

Population
307
Population density
9,593.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.61(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.67(-16%)
Vehicle crime
5.95(+35%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.97(-53%)
Other crime
1.49(-24%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
207
67.43%
Caribbean
19
6.19%
Other White
16
5.21%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
3.58%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
11
3.58%
Total population: 307

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
49
21.68%
No qualifications
47
20.8%
Level 3 (A level)
40
17.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
17.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
13.27%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
44
35.77%
Owns with a mortgage
27
21.95%
Social rents from council
27
21.95%
Owns outright
13
10.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.94%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Hitchin Walsworth

Median price: £450,000
Price per sq ft: £503
Sales (last 12 months): 111
Typical range (middle 50%): £349K – £580K

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £503 per square foot) in Hitchin Walsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,750 up to £1,004,000.

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
Detached12£715,000£549
Semi-Detached43£525,000£523
Terraced34£402,500£502
Flats22£217,500£430

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£527,500£390,500
2026£650,000£208,500£498,000£437,500
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£524£468
2026£548£437£525£503
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 0DN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG4 0DN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Feb 2026122, Chaucer Way, Hitchin, SG4 0NXTerracedFreehold£250,000
16 Dec 2025116, Hardy Close, Hitchin, SG4 0DWTerracedFreehold£438,000
26 Jun 20263, Hardy Close, Hitchin, SG4 0DLTerracedFreehold£415,000
01 Jul 202547, Hardy Close, Hitchin, SG4 0DLTerracedFreehold£407,500
04 Feb 2026144, Keats Way, Hitchin, SG4 0DSFlatsLeasehold£205,000

Schools

In the SG4 0DN postcode area, located within Hitchin Walsworth, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for SG4 0DN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryMary Exton Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.2 miPrimaryWilliam Ransom Primary SchoolCommunity school
Requires improvement
0.4 miPrimaryPurwell Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SG4 0DN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SG4 0DN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSainsbury's Local84 Cambridge Road, Hitchin, SG4 0JHWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Hertfordshire district.

Band A£1,632
Band B£1,904
Band C£2,176
Band D£2,449
Band E£2,993
Band F£3,537
Band G£4,081
Band H£4,897

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 0DN, 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 011EE01023621
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SG4 0DN

Is SG4 0DN (Hitchin Walsworth) safe?

The area around SG4 0DN records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SG4 0DN?

The median sale price around SG4 0DN in Hitchin Walsworth is £450,000 (about £503 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SG4 0DN?

There are 9 schools close to SG4 0DN, including Mary Exton Primary School (Good), William Ransom Primary School (Requires improvement) and Purwell Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SG4 0DN?

The closest station to SG4 0DN is Hitchin, about 740 m away.

How deprived is the area around SG4 0DN?

SG4 0DN scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,254 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Hitchin covering SG4 0DN 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).