Postcode SG5 2LT is located in an urban city, within the Hitchin Oughton 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 high crime levels, with around 169.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hitchin Town & West is £65,121 per year. The nearest station is Hitchin located about 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Butts Close.
Hitchin Town & West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,942 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.
Hitchin Town & West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 169.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.6% 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 per household in Hitchin Town & West is £65,121 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG5 2LT.
Hitchin Town & West near SG5 2LT 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Butts Close | Medium | Walking directions to Butts Close |
| 0.5 mi | Swinburne Park | Small | Walking directions to Swinburne Park |
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £458,750 in Hitchin Oughton area, with individual transactions ranging from £193,594 up to £1,425,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £915,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £225,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £486,100 |
| Terraced | 14 | £389,500 |
10 year median price trend in Hitchin Oughton
In the SG5 2LT postcode area, located within Hitchin Town & West, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG5 2LT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Waitrose | Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 1HF | Walking directions to Waitrose |
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.