Postcode SG5 1XL 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 31.8 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 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Cadwell Playing Field.
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 31.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG5 1XL.
Hitchin Bearton near SG5 1XL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 1XL postcode area, located within Hitchin Bearton, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.