Postcode SG5 1SD 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 55.1 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 0.4 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 55.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Hitchin Bearton is £67,797 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 153 ft away from SG5 1SD.
Hitchin Bearton near SG5 1SD 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hitchin | N/A | Walking directions to Hitchin |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ransom's Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Ransom's Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Butts Close | Medium | Walking directions to Butts Close |
| 0.4 mi | Windmill Hill | Medium | Walking directions to Windmill Hill |
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 1SD postcode area, located within Hitchin Bearton, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG5 1SD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Whinbush Road, Hitchin, SG5 1PU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Highbury Road, North Hertfordshire, SG4 9ST | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Station Approach, Hitchin, SG4 9SP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Waitrose | Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 1HF | Walking directions to Waitrose |
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.