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SG4

HITCHIN

Hertfordshire, East Of England, England

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SG4 encompasses HITCHIN and its surrounding areas in Hertfordshire, East Of England.

Avg price £560,252
1yr change ▼ 1.6%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£560,252

▼ 1.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

95% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

19 schools

Broadband Speed

277 Mbps

Property Prices in SG4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SG4 is £560,252, broadly in line with the Hertfordshire average of £572,493.

Properties in SG4 cost 95.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SG4 have fallen 1.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £876,382 363
Semi-detached £564,652 417
Terraced £401,954 336
Flat £244,684 293
All types £560,252 1473

5-Year Price History

£541K £549K £556K £564K £572K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SG4

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SG4 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SG4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SG4 has 19 schools within or near its boundaries, including 8 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Highbury Infant School and Nursery Primary Not inspected mi
Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Kimpton Primary School Primary Good mi
Breachwood Green Junior Mixed and Infant School Primary Good mi
St Paul's Walden Primary School Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

8

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

91,774

Population

62

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
31.0%
Private rent
14.0%
Social rent
26.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SG4 are 277.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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277.0 Mbps

Avg Download

50.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

90%

Superfast Coverage

67%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SG4 is collected by Stevenage. The Band D rate is £2,076/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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SG4 — HITCHIN

Area Summary

SG4 (HITCHIN) offers above-average property prices (£560,252, 95% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 19 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (277 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SG4 HITCHIN

What is the average house price in SG4 HITCHIN?
The average house price in SG4 (HITCHIN) is £560,252, based on 1473 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 95% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.6% over the past year.
Is SG4 HITCHIN a safe area to live?
Crime in SG4 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SG4 HITCHIN?
The population of SG4 (HITCHIN) is approximately 91,774 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 26% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SG4?
The average broadband download speed in SG4 is 277 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 90% of premises, ultrafast to 67%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SG4 HITCHIN?
There are 19 schools in or near SG4. 42% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 8 Good. None require improvement.

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