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SG5 4TF

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Stotfold

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Overview

Postcode SG5 4TF 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 low crime levels, with around 43.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% 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 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Stotfold has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,238 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Stotfold has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.6%

Approximately 4.6% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG5 4TF.

Flood risk

No risk

Stotfold near SG5 4TF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% 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

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
428
Population density
129.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.75(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.78(+36%)
Public order
6.04(+18%)
Vehicle crime
3.71(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.25(-49%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
340
79.44%
Indian
30
7.01%
Other White
17
3.97%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
16
3.74%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
9
2.1%
Total population: 428

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
139
45.13%
Level 3 (A level)
63
20.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
12.66%
Apprenticeship
23
7.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
6.82%
Total 16+ residents: 308

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
93
61.18%
Owns outright
39
25.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
5.26%
Other social rented
7
4.61%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.63%
Total households: 152

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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG5 4TF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG5 4TF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Dec 202514, Larch Close, Hitchin, SG5 4TFTerracedLeasehold£186,750
04 Nov 202517, Maple Gardens, Hitchin, SG5 4SHTerracedLeasehold£131,250
08 Jan 20264, Spruce Meadow, Hitchin, SG5 4TESemi-DetachedFreehold£465,000
19 Jun 202658, Aspen Gardens, Hitchin, SG5 4RSDetachedFreehold£535,000
15 Jun 202654, Aspen Gardens, Hitchin, SG5 4RSSemi-DetachedFreehold£443,000

Schools

In the SG5 4TF postcode area, located within Stotfold, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SG5 4TF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE Academy StotfoldAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miMiddle deemed secondaryPix Brook AcademyFree schools

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SG5 4TF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miOne Stop Stotfold66-68 Regent Street, Hitchin, SG5 4DXWalking directions to One Stop Stotfold

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 4TF, 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 014DE01017449
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced2021-04-01

Frequently asked questions about SG5 4TF

Is SG5 4TF (Stotfold) safe?

The area around SG5 4TF records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 4TF?

The median sale price around SG5 4TF 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 4TF?

There are 2 schools close to SG5 4TF, including St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold (Good) and Pix Brook Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SG5 4TF?

SG5 4TF scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,238 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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