Postcode SG5 2NX 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 105.5 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 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Butts Close.
Hitchin Town & West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,057 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Hitchin Town & West has a high crime rate, with approximately 105.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 63.0% 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 2NX.
Hitchin Town & West near SG5 2NX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £442,500 in Hitchin Oughton area, with individual transactions ranging from £193,594 up to £1,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £649,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £207,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £457,500 |
| Terraced | 16 | £398,500 |
10 years price trend in Hitchin Oughton
In the SG5 2NX 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.