Postcode SG5 3HB is located in a rural village, within the Offa ward of North Hertfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Ickleford, Great Offley & Whitwell area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ickleford, Great Offley & Whitwell is £65,564 per year. The nearest station is Hitchin located about 4.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Ickleford, Great Offley & Whitwell has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,634 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.
Ickleford, Great Offley & Whitwell has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.4% 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 Ickleford, Great Offley & Whitwell is £65,564 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG5 3HB.
Ickleford, Great Offley & Whitwell near SG5 3HB 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 4.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 in Offa area, with individual transactions ranging from £216,300 up to £1,335,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £770,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £530,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £330,500 |
10 year median price trend in Offa
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.