Postcode SG5 1BS 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 115.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hitchin Bearton is £55,900 per year. The nearest station is Hitchin located about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Hitchin Priory Gardens.
Hitchin Bearton has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,239 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Hitchin Bearton has a high crime rate, with approximately 115.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 17.7% 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.
The average income of residents in Hitchin Bearton is £55,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG5 1BS.
Hitchin Bearton near SG5 1BS 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Hitchin | N/A | Walking directions to Hitchin |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hitchin Priory Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Hitchin Priory Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Butts Close | Medium | Walking directions to Butts Close |
| 0.2 mi | Windmill Hill | Medium | Walking directions to Windmill Hill |
Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £473,750 in Hitchin Bearton area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £1,365,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £855,000 |
| Flats | 44 | £268,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £655,500 |
| Terraced | 57 | £492,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hitchin Bearton
In the SG5 1BS postcode area, located within Hitchin Bearton, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG5 1BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Whinbush Road, Hitchin, SG5 1PU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 1HF | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Queen Street, Hitchin, SG4 9TY | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Highbury Road, North Hertfordshire, SG4 9ST | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.