Postcode SG5 1SE 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 71.2 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 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Walsworth Common.
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 71.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.1% 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 203 ft away from SG5 1SE.
Hitchin Bearton near SG5 1SE has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Walsworth Common | Large | Walking directions to Walsworth Common |
| 0.2 mi | Ransom's Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Ransom's Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Butts Close | Medium | Walking directions to Butts Close |
Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 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 | 22 | £655,500 |
| Terraced | 56 | £490,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hitchin Bearton
In the SG5 1SE postcode area, located within Hitchin Bearton, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG5 1SE
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Station Approach, Hitchin, SG4 9SP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.