Cadwell Lane is in Hitchin and in North Hertfordshire district. SG4 0SL is located in the Hitchin Bearton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hitchin and Harpenden. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cadwell Lane, Hitchin, SG4 0SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG4 0SL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 54.4% | 7.0% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 52.6% | 45.6% | -7.0% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 0SL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54% 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 | 43.2% | 54% | 10.8% | 37.9% | 16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.5% | 26.8% | -15.7% | 44.2% | -17.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 13.6% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.5% | 50.8% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 24.8% | -14.7% | 33.6% | -8.8% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 18.1% | 6.5% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.1% | 13.1% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 9.5% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 15.6% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 25.1% | 16.6% | 16.9% | 8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 29.1% | -1.4% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5.8% | 2% | -3.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 7.3% | 2% | -5.3% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 69.9% | 70% | 0.1% | 81.4% | -11.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 85.8% 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 | 81.5% | 85.8% | 4.3% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 4.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 4.3% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.5% | 86.1% | 4.6% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 9.9% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.2% | 0% | -15.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 29.8% | 46.2% | -16.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cadwell Lane was 65.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.0% lower than the Hitchin Bearton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cadwell Lane has the 15th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Hitchin Bearton and the 148th highest crime rate of 413 local areas in North Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Grid Cadwell Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £6,485,000 | 2016-10-01 | £6,870,930 |
SG4 0SL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| 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 | 1,394 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Catholic Primary School Old Hale Way , SG5 1XT | 2out of 4 | 480 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Strathmore Infant and Nursery School Old Hale Way , SG5 1XR | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ickleford Primary School Arlesey Road , Ickleford SG5 3TG | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School Cambridge Road , SG4 0JP | 3out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy Fishponds Road , SG5 1NS | 3out of 4 | 1,600 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory School Bedford Road , SG5 2UR | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitchin Boys' School Grammar School Walk , SG5 1JB | 4out of 4 | 1,830 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hitchin Girls' School Highbury Road , SG4 9RS | 4out of 4 | 2,163 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fearnhill School Icknield Way West , SG6 4BA | 2out of 4 | 2,244 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Highfield School Highfield , SG6 3QA | 3out of 4 | 2,280 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Herts Education Support Centre Briar Patch Lane , SG6 3LY | 4out of 4 | 2,295 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis College Broadway , SG6 3PJ | - not rated | 3,073 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Christopher School Barrington Road , SG6 3JZ | - not rated | 3,407 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingshott School Stevenage Road , St Ippolyts SG4 7JX | - not rated | 3,485 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy Pryor Way , SG6 2PT | 3out of 4 | 5,329 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rich-blend | The Gatehouse, Cam Centre Wilbury Way | 414 yd | |
| Space2play (Herts) Ltd | 38, Knowl Piece Wilbury Way | 440 yd | |
| Ravidassia Community Centre | 2, Knowl Piece Wilbury Way | 440 yd | |
| Emil Dale School of Performing Arts | 60 Wilbury Way | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitchin Rugby Club | Hitchin Rugby Football Club, King George V Playing Field Old Hale Way | 896 yd | |
| The Old George | The Old George Arlesey Road | 963 yd | |
| The Plume of Feathers | The Plume Of Feathers Upper Green | 1,039 yd | |
| Ickleford Sports & Recreational Club | The Pavilion Chambers Lane | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cantina Carnitas | 12 Wallace Way | 244 yd | |
| Harry's Coconut Shack | Unit 11, Wilbury Court, 29 Wilbury Way | 414 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cadwell Lane Playing Field CADWELL GREEN CADWELL GREEN CADWELL LANE | grass pitches | 410 yd |
| Peak Fitness Centre WILBURY WAY | health and fitness suite | 509 yd |
| Brooks Gym WILBURY WAY | health and fitness suite | 543 yd |
| Our Lady Catholic Primary School OLD HALE WAY | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Riverain Bowls Club Ltd WOOLGROVE ROAD | indoor bowls | 840 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields OLD HALE WAY | grass pitches | 950 yd |
| The Priory School BEDFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 970 yd |
| Walsworth Common WOOLGROVE ROAD | grass pitches | 997 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.