Postcode SG5 2HD 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 32.6 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 1.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 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 32.6 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 171 ft away from SG5 2HD.
Hitchin Town & West near SG5 2HD 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hitchin Priory Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Hitchin Priory Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Butts Close | Medium | Walking directions to Butts Close |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in Hitchin Priory area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £895,000 |
| Flats | 49 | £275,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £595,000 |
| Terraced | 12 | £442,500 |
10 year median price trend in Hitchin Priory
In the SG5 2HD postcode area, located within Hitchin Town & West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG5 2HD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 1HF | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Queen Street, Hitchin, SG4 9TY | Walking directions to Asda |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.