Postcode SG5 1GE 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 moderate crime levels, with around 69.5 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 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Cadwell Playing Field.
Hitchin Bearton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,771 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Hitchin Bearton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 69.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 48.4% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 322 ft away from SG5 1GE.
Hitchin Bearton near SG5 1GE 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Hitchin | N/A | Walking directions to Hitchin |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cadwell Playing Field | Small | Walking directions to Cadwell Playing Field |
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 1GE postcode area, located within Hitchin Bearton, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG5 1GE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Lifestyle Express | Cadwell Lane, North Hertfordshire, SG4 0AH | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.5 mi | Ickleford Stores | 54 Arlesey Road, Ickleford, Hitchin, SG5 3UU | Walking directions to Ickleford Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.