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SG7 6EW

Park Drive

Baldock West

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Detailed insights for SG7 6EW

Overview

Postcode SG7 6EW is located in an urban city, within the Baldock West area of North Hertfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Baldock area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Baldock is £64,211 per year. The median sale price in Baldock West is £385,000 (around £441 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £268,000 and £486,000. The nearest station is Baldock, about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Avenue Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
48.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Baldock has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,084 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Baldock has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.2%

Approximately 48.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Baldock is £64,211 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 137 ft away from SG7 6EW.

Flood risk

No risk

Baldock near SG7 6EW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Baldock located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SG7 6EW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Baldock

N/A

Walking directions to Baldock

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SG7 6EW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miAvenue ParkMediumWalking directions to Avenue Park

Area Profile

Population
335
Population density
4,955.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.16(+94%)
Anti-social behaviour
44.04(+281%)
Other theft
28.13(+414%)
Shoplifting
20.18(+195%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.46(+112%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
264
78.57%
Other White
26
7.74%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
13
3.87%
Other Asian
6
1.79%
Bangladeshi
5
1.49%
Total population: 336

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
25.56%
No qualifications
61
22.59%
Level 3 (A level)
36
13.33%
Other
35
12.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
11.85%
Total 16+ residents: 270

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
33
29.46%
Owns with a mortgage
28
25%
Social rents from council
21
18.75%
Owns outright
19
16.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
6.25%
Total households: 112

Property prices in Baldock West

Median price: £385,000
Price per sq ft: £441
Sales (last 12 months): 101
Typical range (middle 50%): £268K – £486K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £441 per square foot) in Baldock West area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,500 up to £910,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Baldock West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£575,000£473
Semi-Detached36£447,500£434
Terraced25£375,000£454
Flats31£244,000£385

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Baldock West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Baldock West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£595,000£183,000£322,500£297,500
2017£500,000£193,750£387,500£286,500
2018£510,000£205,000£329,000£295,000
2019£637,500£180,000£359,000£288,000
2020£500,000£201,225£360,000£298,000
2021£540,000£222,500£400,000£355,000
2022£570,000£196,250£450,000£350,000
2023£555,000£267,500£436,500£335,000
2024£600,000£233,000£395,000£342,500
2025£638,500£230,000£462,500£345,000
2026£512,500£244,500£440,000£375,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Baldock West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Baldock West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£419£336£325£335
2017£412£348£350£395
2018£410£333£352£387
2019£376£298£351£368
2020£428£325£391£382
2021£412£342£381£402
2022£455£356£429£454
2023£448£394£414£395
2024£518£389£443£413
2025£473£381£446£458
2026£473£382£434£454
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Baldock West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Baldock West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG7 6EW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG7 6EW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Jul 202627, Park Drive, Baldock, SG7 6EWTerracedFreehold£300,000
24 Jul 20268, Park Drive, Baldock, SG7 6EQTerracedFreehold£405,500
24 Oct 20256, Park Drive, Baldock, SG7 6EQTerracedFreehold£360,000
26 Jun 20257, Park Drive, Baldock, SG7 6EQTerracedFreehold£390,000
18 Jul 20254, Mansfield Road, Baldock, SG7 6EDTerracedFreehold£380,000

Schools

In the SG7 6EW postcode area, located within Baldock, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for SG7 6EW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miSecondaryThe Knights Templar SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.3 miNurseryWeston Way Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school
Outstanding
0.3 miPrimarySt John Roman Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SG7 6EW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SG7 6EW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Extra58 High Street, Baldock, SG7 6BNWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.2 miTesco ExtraHigh Street, North Hertfordshire, SG7 6BNWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.3 miCostcutter1 High Street, Baldock, SG7 6AZWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miWHSmith Local36 Whitehorse Street, Baldock, SG7 6QJWalking directions to WHSmith Local
0.4 miBaldock Convenience Stores25 London Road, Baldock, SG7 6NBWalking directions to Baldock Convenience Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Hertfordshire district.

Band A£1,632
Band B£1,904
Band C£2,176
Band D£2,449
Band E£2,993
Band F£3,537
Band G£4,081
Band H£4,897

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 SG7 6EW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alistair Willoughby

Baldock West - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Emma Rowe

Baldock West - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Michael Muir

Baldock West - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Chris Hinchliff

North East Hertfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictNorth HertfordshireE07000099
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth East HertfordshireE14001393
WardBaldock WestE05015756
ParishNorth Hertfordshire, unparished areaE43000232
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BaldockE02004912
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Hertfordshire 004FE01023592
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SG7 6EW

Is SG7 6EW (Baldock) safe?

The area around SG7 6EW records about 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 SG7 6EW?

The median sale price around SG7 6EW in Baldock West is £385,000 (about £441 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SG7 6EW?

There are 6 schools close to SG7 6EW, including The Knights Templar School (Good), Weston Way Nursery School (Outstanding) and St John Roman Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SG7 6EW?

The closest station to SG7 6EW is Baldock, about 782 m away.

How deprived is the area around SG7 6EW?

SG7 6EW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,084 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SG7 6EW (Baldock) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North East Hertfordshire covering SG7 6EW is Chris Hinchliff (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alistair Willoughby (Labour and Co-operative Party), Emma Rowe (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Michael Muir (Conservative and Unionist Party).