Postcode SG5 2UZ 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 45.7 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 1.3 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 low crime rate, with approximately 45.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.4% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 233 ft away from SG5 2UZ.
Hitchin Town & West near SG5 2UZ 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 2UZ postcode area, located within Hitchin Town & West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.