Postcode SG5 1PB 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hitchin Bearton is £67,797 per year. The nearest station is Hitchin located about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Butts Close.
Hitchin Bearton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,837 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 3% least deprived areas in England.
Hitchin Bearton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 per household in Hitchin Bearton is £67,797 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 315 ft away from SG5 1PB.
Hitchin Bearton near SG5 1PB 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Hitchin | N/A | Walking directions to Hitchin |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Butts Close | Medium | Walking directions to Butts Close |
| 0.4 mi | Bancroft Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Bancroft Gardens |
Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £472,501 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 | 11 | £855,000 |
| Flats | 42 | £265,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £640,000 |
| Terraced | 55 | £490,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hitchin Bearton
In the SG5 1PB postcode area, located within Hitchin Bearton, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG5 1PB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Waitrose | Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 1HF | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's | Whinbush Road, Hitchin, SG5 1PU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
Annual council tax rates for North Hertfordshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.