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SG4 0RB

Burns Close

Hitchin Walsworth

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Overview

Postcode SG4 0RB 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 very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 31.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% 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 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Walsworth Common.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

1/10

Hitchin Walsworth has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,693 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Hitchin Walsworth has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 40 ft away from SG4 0RB.

Flood risk

No risk

Hitchin Walsworth near SG4 0RB 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SG4 0RB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Hitchin

N/A

Walking directions to Hitchin

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SG4 0RB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWalsworth CommonLargeWalking directions to Walsworth Common
0.3 miRansom's Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Ransom's Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
307
Population density
6,369.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.3(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.01(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.12(-35%)
Other theft
2.94(-46%)
Burglary
2.35(-15%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
188
61.44%
Other White
43
14.05%
Indian
18
5.88%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
10
3.27%
Pakistani
9
2.94%
Total population: 306

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
131
53.04%
Level 3 (A level)
39
15.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
12.55%
No qualifications
18
7.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
5.26%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
60
43.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
45
32.61%
Owns outright
28
20.29%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.9%
Other social rented
1
0.72%
Total households: 138

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 0RB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG4 0RB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Feb 202614, Burns Close, Hitchin, SG4 0RBTerracedLeasehold£237,000
29 Jan 20265, Burns Close, Hitchin, SG4 0RBTerracedFreehold£395,000
18 Jun 20259, Burns Close, Hitchin, SG4 0RBTerracedFreehold£365,000
30 Sept 202521, St Michaels Mount, Hitchin, SG4 0DHFlatsLeasehold£100,000
15 Jan 20262, Byron Close, Hitchin, SG4 0QSTerracedFreehold£381,000

Schools

In the SG4 0RB postcode area, located within Hitchin Walsworth, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SG4 0RB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, HitchinVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryHighover Junior Mixed and Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWilliam Ransom Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG4 0RB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SG4 0RB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressStation Approach, Hitchin, SG4 9SPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalCambridge Road, North Hertfordshire, SG4 0JHWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miNisa localWoolgrove Road, North Hertfordshire, SG4 0AUWalking directions to Nisa local
0.3 miNisa LocalHighbury Road, North Hertfordshire, SG4 9STWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miCambridge Road StoresCambridge Road, North Hertfordshire, SG4 0JNWalking directions to Cambridge Road Stores

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 0RB, 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 011CE01023619
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1982-03-01

Frequently asked questions about SG4 0RB

Is SG4 0RB (Hitchin Walsworth) safe?

The area around SG4 0RB records about 32 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SG4 0RB?

The median sale price around SG4 0RB 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 0RB?

There are 13 schools close to SG4 0RB, including St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin (Outstanding), Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School (Good) and William Ransom Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SG4 0RB?

The closest station to SG4 0RB is Hitchin, about 139 m away.

How deprived is the area around SG4 0RB?

SG4 0RB scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,693 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Hitchin covering SG4 0RB 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.