Property Prices in SG5
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
The average property price in SG5 is £515,255, broadly in line with the Hertfordshire average of £513,810.
Properties in SG5 cost 79.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.
House prices in SG5 have fallen 0.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.
Average Price by Property Type
| Type | Average Price | Sales (12m) |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | £759,417 | 24 |
| Semi-detached | £531,905 | 30 |
| Terraced | £403,400 | 35 |
| Flat | £274,312 | 0 |
| All types | £515,255 | 126 |
5-Year Price History
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Crime & Safety in SG5
Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)
With 67.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SG5 has a crime rate 16% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.
Crime by Type vs National Average
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Schools in SG5
Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted
SG5 has 16 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.
Nearest Schools
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shillington Lower School | Primary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
| Roecroft Lower School | Primary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
| York Road Nursery School | Primary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
| Strathmore Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
| Pirton School | Primary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
0
Outstanding
0
Good
0
Requires improvement
0
Inadequate
Demographics
Source: ONS Census 2021
18,857
Population
44
Median Age
66%
Owner-Occupied
76%
Economically Active
Tenure Type
Broadband & Connectivity
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations
Average broadband download speeds in SG5 are 65.0 Mbps, with 80% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 33% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.
65.0 Mbps
Avg Download
16.3 Mbps
Avg Upload
80%
Superfast Coverage
40%
Ultrafast Coverage
33%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
Council Tax
Source: Valuation Office Agency
Council tax in SG5 is collected by Stevenage Council. The Band D rate is £2,370/year.
Area Summary
SG5 — HITCHIN
Area Summary
SG5 (HITCHIN) offers above-average property prices (£515,255, 80% above national average), low crime (16% below national average), 16 nearby schools, and good broadband connectivity (65 Mbps average).
Prices
Above avg
Safety
Low crime
Schools
Weak
Broadband
Good
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