Postcode SG5 2EE 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 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Hitchin Priory Gardens.
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 0.5% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 50 ft away from SG5 2EE.
Hitchin Town & West near SG5 2EE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
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 2EE postcode area, located within Hitchin Town & West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.