Redoubt Close is in Hitchin and in North Hertfordshire district. SG4 0FS is located in the Hitchin Bearton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hitchin and Harpenden. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Redoubt Close, Hitchin, SG4 0FS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG4 0FP, SG4 0FR, SG4 0BG, SG4 0AW, SG4 0AF, SG4 0DB, SG5 1SQ, SG4 0AA, SG4 0DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG4 0FS is primarily male, with 56.6% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 43.4% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -7.6% |
| Male | 52% | 56.6% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 7.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SG4 0FS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 70.6% | 74.9% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 37.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.2% | 16.4% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -27.8% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 6.2% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.5% | 52.8% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 32.6% | -6.3% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 13.3% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SG4 0FS this area, 4.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 58.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 7.6% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 10.2% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 14.7% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.6% | 58.9% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 25.1% |
| Other | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 87.4% | 75.5% | -11.9% | 81.4% | -5.9% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 79.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 79.3% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 8.3% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 5.1% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.8% | 78.9% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 9.2% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 6.4% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 4.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 1.4% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.4% | 37.2% | 14.2% |
| Christian | 33% | 46.2% | -13.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Redoubt Close was 176.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 139.3% higher than the Hitchin Bearton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Redoubt Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Hitchin Bearton and the 27th highest crime rate of 414 local areas in North Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 118 Redoubt Close, Hitchin, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2023-06-05 | £210,510 |
| 102 Redoubt Close, Hitchin, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-06-17 | £186,447 |
| 89 Redoubt Close, Hitchin, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2021-08-20 | £193,749 |
| 114 Redoubt Close, Hitchin, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-06-11 | £224,274 |
| 107 Redoubt Close, Hitchin, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2018-08-29 | £235,190 |
SG4 0FS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SG4 0FS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 139 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Road Nursery School York Road , SG5 1XA | 4out of 4 | 902 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nevells Road Nursery School Nevells Road , SG6 4TS | - not rated | 3,945 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strathmore Infant and Nursery School Old Hale Way , SG5 1XR | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School Cambridge Road , SG4 0JP | - not rated | 982 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School Old Hale Way , SG5 1XT | - not rated | 996 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Catholic Primary School Old Hale Way , SG5 1XT | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin Benslow Lane , SG4 9RD | 4out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitchin Boys' School Grammar School Walk , SG5 1JB | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hitchin Boys' School Grammar School Walk , SG5 1JB | 4out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Priory School Bedford Road , SG5 2UR | 3out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitchin Girls' School Highbury Road , SG4 9RS | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hitchin Girls' School Highbury Road , SG4 9RS | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chrysalis School for Autism Units 8 & 9 , The Glover Centre SG5 1RT | - not rated | 443 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Herts Education Support Centre Briar Patch Lane , SG6 3LY | - not rated | 2,268 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingshott School Stevenage Road , St Ippolyts SG4 7JX | - not rated | 2,584 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis College Broadway , SG6 3PJ | - not rated | 3,153 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Francis College Broadway , SG6 3PJ | - not rated | 3,153 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurants | Mcdonalds Restaurant Nightingale Road | 531 yd | |
| Rich-blend | The Gatehouse, Cam Centre Wilbury Way | 655 yd | |
| Paprika Indian Restaurant | 27 Nightingale Road | 672 yd | |
| Station Shop | Hitchin Railway Station Walsworth Road | 739 yd | |
| Puccino's | Hitchin Railway Station Walsworth Road | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molly Malones | 117 Nightingale Road | 652 yd | |
| Riverain Bowls Club | Riverain Bowls Club Woolgrove Road | 708 yd | |
| The Victoria | The Victoria Ickleford Road | 782 yd | |
| The Millstream Public House | The Millstream, 97 Cambridge Road | 808 yd | |
| Club 85 | 74 Whinbush Road | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cantina Carnitas | 12 Wallace Way | 597 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 144 Nightingale Road | 652 yd | |
| Zahra | 143 Nightingale Road | 652 yd | |
| Hitchin Best Kebab & Pizza | 146 Nightingale Road | 652 yd | |
| Jasmine | 145 Nightingale Road | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Lyon Court Walsworth Road | 746 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Whinbush Road | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riverain Bowls Club Ltd WOOLGROVE ROAD | indoor bowls | 285 yd |
| Walsworth Common WOOLGROVE ROAD | grass pitches | 374 yd |
| Ransome Recreation Ground 3 MIDLAND COTTAGES 3 MIDLAND COTTAGES NIGHTINGALE ROAD | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| Cadwell Lane Playing Field CADWELL GREEN CADWELL GREEN CADWELL LANE | grass pitches | 407 yd |
| Zone Fitness (Closed) Unit 2 Unit 2 Station Approach | health and fitness suite | 702 yd |
| North Hertfordshire College (Hitchin Campus) CAMBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 850 yd |
| Bancroft Recreation Ground BANCROFT RECREATION GROUND BANCROFT RECREATION GROUND BANCROFT | tennis courts | 907 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields OLD HALE WAY | grass pitches | 942 yd |
| Our Lady Catholic Primary School OLD HALE WAY | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Highover Junior Mixed And Infant School CAMBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 982 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.