Postcode SG5 1QS 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 92.2 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 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Ransom's Recreation Ground.
Hitchin Bearton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,982 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Hitchin Bearton has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 6.7% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 23 ft away from SG5 1QS.
Hitchin Bearton near SG5 1QS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £468,500 in Hitchin Bearton area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £1,365,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £767,500 |
| Flats | 38 | £237,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £650,000 |
| Terraced | 50 | £478,000 |
10 years price trend in Hitchin Bearton
In the SG5 1QS postcode area, located within Hitchin Bearton, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.