Postcode SG4 9RU 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 Highbury area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hitchin Highbury is £61,700 per year. The nearest station is Hitchin located about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Windmill Hill.
Hitchin Highbury has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,471 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 4% least deprived areas in England.
Hitchin Highbury has a very low crime rate, with approximately 32.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Hitchin Highbury is £61,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG4 9RU.
Hitchin Highbury near SG4 9RU 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hitchin | N/A | Walking directions to Hitchin |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Windmill Hill | Medium | Walking directions to Windmill Hill |
| 0.4 mi | Bancroft Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Bancroft Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Halsey Green | Small | Walking directions to Halsey Green |
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 9RU postcode area, located within Hitchin Highbury, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG4 9RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Highbury Road, North Hertfordshire, SG4 9ST | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Queen Street, Hitchin, SG4 9TY | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Whinbush Road, Hitchin, SG5 1PU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Station Approach, Hitchin, SG4 9SP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 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.