Jill Grey Place is in Hitchin and in North Hertfordshire district. SG4 9YH is located in the Hitchin Priory 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 Jill Grey Place, Hitchin, SG4 9YH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG4 9TS, SG5 2DJ, SG5 2DE, SG4 9TB, SG5 2DQ, SG5 1AF, SG4 9TP, SG4 9TE, SG4 9TX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG4 9YH is primarily male, with 55.9% 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 | 49.4% | 44.1% | -5.3% | 51.0% | -6.9% |
| Male | 50.6% | 55.9% | 5.3% | 49.0% | 6.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.9% | 38.8% | -9.1% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.6% | 41.5% | 7.9% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 11.7% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 58.9% | 54.5% | -4.4% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 31.6% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 10% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 46.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.9% | 12.8% | 7.9% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 5.9% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 10.6% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6.4% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 14.4% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.1% | 46.8% | -2.3% | 33.8% | 13.0% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.2% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 87.7% | 89.7% | 2.0% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 84.9% 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 | 87.7% | 84.9% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 9% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 85.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 10% | 7.9% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 1.4% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 76.7% | 12.9% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 0.9% | 13.5% | -12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.2% | 37.2% | 14.0% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Jill Grey Place was 672.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 1770.7% higher than the Hitchin Highbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Jill Grey Place has the 2nd highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Hitchin Highbury and the 4th highest crime rate of 413 local areas in North Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 373.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jill Grey Place, Hitchin, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £587,000 | 2024-06-21 | £599,489 |
| 4 Jill Grey Place, Hitchin, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2023-10-25 | £907,965 |
| 4 Jill Grey Place, Hitchin, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2021-03-16 | £840,066 |
| 4 Jill Grey Place, Hitchin, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2011-01-06 | £762,690 |
| 4 Jill Grey Place, Hitchin, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £391,500 | 2007-06-22 | £713,462 |
SG4 9YH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 42 |
| Education | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Other | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Road Nursery School York Road , SG5 1XA | 4out of 4 | 976 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highbury Infant School and Nursery Standhill Road , SG4 9AG | 3out of 4 | 476 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School Gaping Lane , SG5 2JQ | 4out of 4 | 760 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy Fishponds Road , SG5 1NS | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin Benslow Lane , SG4 9RD | 4out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehill Junior School Whitehill Road , SG4 9HT | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitchin Boys' School Grammar School Walk , SG5 1JB | 4out of 4 | 525 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hitchin Girls' School Highbury Road , SG4 9RS | 4out of 4 | 695 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Priory School Bedford Road , SG5 2UR | 3out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Highfield School Highfield , SG6 3QA | 3out of 4 | 3,831 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fearnhill School Icknield Way West , SG6 4BA | 2out of 4 | 4,273 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingshott School Stevenage Road , St Ippolyts SG4 7JX | - not rated | 1,847 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Herts Education Support Centre Briar Patch Lane , SG6 3LY | 4out of 4 | 3,768 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Princess Helena College School Lane , Preston SG4 7RT | - not rated | 4,555 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis College Broadway , SG6 3PJ | - not rated | 4,669 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Christopher School Barrington Road , SG6 3JZ | - not rated | 4,669 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The British Schools Museum | 41 Queen Street | 93 yd | |
| Mevan Ocakbasi | 11 Sun Street | 123 yd | |
| Four Leaf Clover Cafe | 2 Sun Street | 125 yd | |
| Bosphorus | 3A Sun Street | 125 yd | |
| Manny's Place | 26 Churchgate | 127 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BB's Bar | 12 Bridge Street | 111 yd | |
| The Speakeasy Club | 3C Sun Street | 124 yd | |
| The Market Theatre | The Market Theatre, 6A Sun Street | 125 yd | |
| The Block | 23 Churchgate | 127 yd | |
| Angel Vaults | 5 Sun Street | 127 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan Burrito Hitchin | 9 Sun Street | 125 yd | |
| Murphy's Fish & Chips Ltd | 31 Queen Street | 128 yd | |
| Chic | 35 Churchyard | 157 yd | |
| Peri Peri and Grill Ltd | 9 Bucklersbury | 178 yd | |
| Cornish Hearts | 5 Market Place | 199 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | Asda Stores Ltd Queen Street | 93 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 23 Churchgate | 127 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 1, 121 - 123 Bancroft | 350 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Whinbush Road | 622 yd | |
| Waitrose Store | The Lairage Bedford Road | 675 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Connection (Hitchin) (Closed) Austin House Austin House Queen Street | health and fitness suite | 96 yd |
| Xchange Fitness QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 160 yd |
| Christchurch Methodist & United Reformed Church BEDFORD ROAD | 561 yd | |
| Hitchin Girls' School HIGHBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Hitchin Boys School Sports Centre Grammar School Walk | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 597 yd |
| St. Johns Playing Field 2 WALTHAM VILLAS 2 WALTHAM VILLAS ST. JOHNS ROAD | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| Bancroft Recreation Ground BANCROFT RECREATION GROUND BANCROFT RECREATION GROUND BANCROFT | tennis courts | 761 yd |
| Samuel Lucas Jmi School GAPING LANE | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Hitchin Swimming Centre & Fitness @ Archers Hitchin Fishponds Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 813 yd |
| Hbs Tennis Club FISHPONDS ROAD | tennis courts | 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 | 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.