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SG5 4PS

Howard Close

Stotfold

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Overview

Postcode SG5 4PS is located in a rural town, within the Stotfold area of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Stotfold area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stotfold is £76,169 per year. The median sale price in Stotfold is £415,000 (around £405 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £350,000 and £485,000. The nearest station is Arlesey, about 1.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Haven Gardens.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
29%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

Stotfold has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,744 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Stotfold has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29%

Approximately 29.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Stotfold is £76,169 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 294 ft away from SG5 4PS.

Flood risk

Medium

Stotfold near SG5 4PS has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Arlesey located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SG5 4PS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThe Haven GardensSmallWalking directions to The Haven Gardens

Area Profile

Population
384
Population density
1,277.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.74(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.7(+44%)
Other crime
5.34(+172%)
Public order
4.68(-9%)
Other theft
4.01(-27%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
326
84.46%
African
13
3.37%
Other White
11
2.85%
Other Black
6
1.55%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
1.55%
Total population: 386

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
30.67%
No qualifications
55
18.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
47
15.67%
Level 3 (A level)
45
15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
11.33%
Total 16+ residents: 300

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
37.42%
Owns with a mortgage
42
27.1%
Other social rented
38
24.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
5.81%
Social rents from council
7
4.52%
Total households: 155

Property prices in Stotfold

Median price: £415,000
Price per sq ft: £405
Sales (last 12 months): 109
Typical range (middle 50%): £350K – £485K

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 (about £405 per square foot) in Stotfold area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 up to £760,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stotfold over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£515,000£390
Semi-Detached47£415,000£426
Terraced23£326,000£422
Flats6£204,000£366

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stotfold

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stotfold.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£430,000£172,500£360,000£271,000
2017£441,250£165,000£350,250£288,750
2018£437,500£175,000£360,000£288,000
2019£444,048£181,500£349,500£275,250
2020£470,000£165,000£351,500£300,000
2021£500,000£203,000£380,000£312,500
2022£539,995£249,998£398,000£325,500
2023£542,500£193,000£410,000£380,250
2024£500,000£200,000£376,250£320,000
2025£495,000£215,000£385,000£328,000
2026£482,500£193,000£412,500£350,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stotfold.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stotfold.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£326£262£319£333
2017£332£345£335£352
2018£355£305£331£321
2019£340£370£325£303
2020£355£275£345£310
2021£376£344£367£370
2022£398£406£421£418
2023£419£341£419£427
2024£396£414£400£409
2025£396£380£419£386
2026£391£352£406£450
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stotfold.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stotfold in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG5 4PS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG5 4PS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 202625, Highbush Road, Hitchin, SG5 4JATerracedFreehold£368,000
22 Aug 20256, Highbush Road, Hitchin, SG5 4JATerracedFreehold£250,000
19 Jun 202699, Valerian Way, Hitchin, SG5 4ETTerracedFreehold£442,500
28 Oct 2025129, Valerian Way, Hitchin, SG5 4ETSemi-DetachedFreehold£370,000
29 Jul 20254, Daisy Lane, Hitchin, SG5 4HJDetachedFreehold£707,500

Schools

In the SG5 4PS postcode area, located within Stotfold, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SG5 4PS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryRoecroft Lower SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.5 miMiddle deemed secondaryPix Brook AcademyFree schools

Good

0.7 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE Academy StotfoldAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SG5 4PS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SG5 4PS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodMulberry Close, Hitchin, SG5 4NLWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Central Bedfordshire district.

Band A£1,677
Band B£1,957
Band C£2,237
Band D£2,516
Band E£3,075
Band F£3,634
Band G£4,194
Band H£5,032

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SG5 4PS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Marion Mason

Stotfold - Elected 11 Sept 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Alistair Strathern

Hitchin - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictCentral BedfordshireE06000056
Parliamentary ConstituencyHitchinE14001289
WardStotfoldE05014422
ParishStotfoldE04012258
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)StotfoldE02003612
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Central Bedfordshire 014EE01033188
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1996-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SG5 4PS

Is SG5 4PS (Stotfold) safe?

The area around SG5 4PS records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near SG5 4PS?

The median sale price around SG5 4PS in Stotfold is £415,000 (about £405 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SG5 4PS?

There are 4 schools close to SG5 4PS, including Roecroft Lower School (Requires improvement), Pix Brook Academy (Good) and St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SG5 4PS?

SG5 4PS scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,744 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SG5 4PS (Stotfold) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hitchin covering SG5 4PS is Alistair Strathern (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Marion Mason (Reform UK).