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SG5

HITCHIN

Hertfordshire, East Of England, England

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SG5 covers HITCHIN in Hertfordshire, East Of England.

Avg price £491,780
1yr change ▲ 0.3%
Crime 88% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£491,780

▲ 0.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

71% above national avg

Crime Rate

9.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

88% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

16 schools

Broadband Speed

305 Mbps

Property Prices in SG5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SG5 is £491,780, which is 14% below the Hertfordshire average of £572,493.

Properties in SG5 cost 71.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SG5 have risen 0.3% 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 £685,051 452
Semi-detached £489,323 435
Terraced £413,461 414
Flat £266,356 383
All types £491,780 1745

5-Year Price History

£460K £472K £484K £496K £509K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SG5

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

With 9.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SG5 has a crime rate well 88% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
3.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
2.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
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 1 rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Shillington Lower School Primary Good mi
Roecroft Lower School Primary Not inspected mi
York Road Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Strathmore Infant and Nursery School Primary Not inspected mi
Pirton School Primary Requires improvement mi

1

Outstanding

5

Good

1

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 SG5 are 305.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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305.0 Mbps

Avg Download

55.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

73%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SG5 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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SG5 — HITCHIN

Area Summary

SG5 (HITCHIN) offers above-average property prices (£491,780, 71% above national average), low crime (88% below national average), 16 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (305 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SG5 HITCHIN

What is the average house price in SG5 HITCHIN?
The average house price in SG5 (HITCHIN) is £491,780, based on 1745 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 71% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 0.3% over the past year.
Is SG5 HITCHIN a safe area to live?
Crime in SG5 is significantly below the national average (9.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (3.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SG5 HITCHIN?
The population of SG5 (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 SG5?
The average broadband download speed in SG5 is 305 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 73%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SG5 HITCHIN?
There are 16 schools in or near SG5. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 5 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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