SG4 7RX is in Preston, Hitchin and North Hertfordshire district. SG4 7RX is located in the Hitchwood 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 Preston, Hitchin, SG4 7RX 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 7RX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% 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 | 53.6% | 55.1% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 46.4% | 44.9% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SG4 7RX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.7% | 24.6% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.5% | 61.1% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 16.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 7.6% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (90.8%) 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 | 64.5% | 56.6% | -7.9% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 26% | 34.2% | 8.2% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
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 52.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 10.8% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 4.4% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 13.2% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 15.2% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.1% | 52.3% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 18.5% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 92.9% | 93.2% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.6% | 91.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 91.3% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around SG4 7RX was 27.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.5% lower than the Cadwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
SG4 7RX has the 9th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Cadwell and the 104th lowest crime rate of 413 local areas in North Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.5%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Barn Poynders End, Hitchin, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2020-08-19 | £557,095 |
| The Courtyard Poynders End Farm, Hitchin, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £2,075,000 | 2019-04-05 | £2,226,884 |
| The Coach House, Hitchin, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,160,000 | 2013-12-04 | £1,880,323 |
| The Courtyard Poynders End Farm, Hitchin, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,800,000 | 2013-07-29 | £3,118,966 |
| The Courtyard Poynders End Farm, Hitchin, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2007-01-22 | £1,195,987 |
SG4 7RX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 7RX 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 103 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Education | 38 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Primary School Back Lane , Preston SG4 7UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School Ashbrook Lane , SG4 7PB | 3out of 4 | 2,759 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehill Junior School Whitehill Road , SG4 9HT | 3out of 4 | 3,955 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wymondley Junior Mixed and Infant School Siccut Road , Little Wymondley SG4 7HN | 3out of 4 | 4,004 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Walden Primary School Bendish Lane , Whitwell SG4 8HX | 3out of 4 | 4,053 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Hitchin Road , SG1 4AE | 3out of 4 | 4,625 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitchin Girls' School Highbury Road , SG4 9RS | 4out of 4 | 4,729 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 4,939 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitchin Boys' School Grammar School Walk , SG5 1JB | 4out of 4 | 5,132 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 2out of 4 | 5,291 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Helena College School Lane , Preston SG4 7RT | - not rated | 757 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingshott School Stevenage Road , St Ippolyts SG4 7JX | - not rated | 3,714 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Princess Helena College | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 882 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.