Postcode SG4 9AL is located in an urban city, within the Hitchin Highbury ward of North Hertfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Hitchin Town & West area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hitchin Town & West is £51,700 per year. The nearest station is Hitchin located about 1.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Hitchin Priory Gardens.
Hitchin Town & West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,245 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.
Hitchin Town & West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 32.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Hitchin Town & West is £51,700 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 269 ft away from SG4 9AL.
Hitchin Town & West near SG4 9AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hitchin located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Hitchin | N/A | Walking directions to Hitchin |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hitchin Priory Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Hitchin Priory Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Windmill Hill | Medium | Walking directions to Windmill Hill |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 in Hitchin Highbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,875,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £690,000 |
| Flats | 27 | £250,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £552,500 |
| Terraced | 13 | £425,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hitchin Highbury
In the SG4 9AL postcode area, located within Hitchin Town & West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG4 9AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Queen Street, Hitchin, SG4 9TY | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | Stevenage Road, North Hertfordshire, SG4 9DT | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.