Postcode SG5 2AE is located in an urban city, within the Hitchin Priory ward of North Hertfordshire in the East of England region , and forms part of the Hitchin Town & West area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hitchin Town & West is £51,700 per year. The nearest station is Hitchin located about 1.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hitchin Town & West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,245 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.
Hitchin Town & West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Hitchin Town & West is £51,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG5 2AE.
Hitchin Town & West near SG5 2AE 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Hitchin Priory area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £875,000 |
| Flats | 42 | £293,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £575,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £500,000 |
10 years price trend in Hitchin Priory
In the SG5 2AE postcode area, located within Hitchin Town & West, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.