Postcode SG5 2UT 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65.0 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.
Hitchin Town & West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,410 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Hitchin Town & West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 29.7% 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 89 ft away from SG5 2UT.
Hitchin Town & West near SG5 2UT 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.
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 2UT 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.