Bucklersbury is in Hitchin and in North Hertfordshire district. SG5 1BB is located in the Hitchin Priory 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 Bucklersbury, Hitchin, SG5 1BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG5 1BG, SG5 1AH, SG5 2DU, SG5 1AF, SG5 2DW, SG5 2DQ, SG5 2DY, SG5 2DJ, SG5 2BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG5 1BB is primarily male, with 63.4% 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 | 56.7% | 36.6% | -20.1% | 51.0% | -14.4% |
| Male | 43.3% | 63.4% | 20.1% | 49.0% | 14.4% |
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 SG5 1BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.1% 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 | 46.2% | 71.1% | 24.9% | 37.9% | 33.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.5% | 12.3% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -31.9% |
| Separated | 5% | 7% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 21% | 3.5% | -17.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 35.8% | 51.2% | 15.4% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 39% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 22.5% | 8.9% | -13.6% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 0.8% | -5.0% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around SG5 1BB this area, 8.5% 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 53.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.4% | 8.5% | -15.9% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 7.7% | 1.8% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 10.3% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 14.5% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.3% | 53.8% | 18.5% | 33.8% | 20.0% |
| Other | 7.6% | 0.9% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 89.2% | 90.2% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 85.8% | 81.3% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 6.5% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 5.7% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.5% | 81.3% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 6.5% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 6.5% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 2.4% | -5.1% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63.4% | 37.2% | 26.2% |
| Christian | 28.5% | 46.2% | -17.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bucklersbury was 416.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1058.3% higher than the Hitchin Highbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bucklersbury has the 3rd highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Hitchin Highbury and the 7th highest crime rate of 413 local areas in North Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 196.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 3 2 Bucklersbury, Hitchin, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-07-17 | £291,203 |
| Apartment 1 2 Bucklersbury, Hitchin, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2023-06-16 | £266,062 |
| Apartment 4 Rear Of 4 Bucklersbury, Hitchin, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-01-20 | £314,055 |
| Apartment 2 Rear Of 2 Bucklersbury, Hitchin, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-12-23 | £332,333 |
| 2 - 8 Bucklersbury, Hitchin, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2018-11-15 | £341,370 |
SG5 1BB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% 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.
SG5 1BB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 976 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School Gaping Lane , SG5 2JQ | 4out of 4 | 614 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Infant School and Nursery Standhill Road , SG4 9AG | 3out of 4 | 655 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy Fishponds Road , SG5 1NS | 3out of 4 | 824 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 | 1,262 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehill Junior School Whitehill Road , SG4 9HT | 3out of 4 | 1,276 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 | 536 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hitchin Girls' School Highbury Road , SG4 9RS | 4out of 4 | 869 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Priory School Bedford Road , SG5 2UR | 3out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Highfield School Highfield , SG6 3QA | 3out of 4 | 3,947 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fearnhill School Icknield Way West , SG6 4BA | 2out of 4 | 4,357 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 | 2,008 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Herts Education Support Centre Briar Patch Lane , SG6 3LY | 4out of 4 | 3,888 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Princess Helena College School Lane , Preston SG4 7RT | - not rated | 4,566 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis College Broadway , SG6 3PJ | - not rated | 4,789 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Christopher School Barrington Road , SG6 3JZ | - not rated | 4,809 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Reyes | 16 Bucklersbury | 11 yd | |
| Lussmanns Fish & Grill | 25B - 26 Sun Street | 22 yd | |
| Zizzi | 21 - 23 Sun Street | 22 yd | |
| Hitchin Coffee Lab | 29 Sun Street | 22 yd | |
| The Dhaka Restaurant | 25 Sun Street | 22 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgetown Monroe | 6 Bucklersbury | 11 yd | |
| The Snug | 24 Sun Street | 22 yd | |
| The George | The George, 33 Bucklersbury | 29 yd | |
| Kite at The Red Hart | The Red Hart, 28 - 29 Bucklersbury | 29 yd | |
| Angel Vaults | 5 Sun Street | 54 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peri Peri and Grill Ltd | 9 Bucklersbury | 11 yd | |
| Bodillys Oriental Cuisine | 25 Bucklersbury | 29 yd | |
| Bodrum Take Away | 22 Bucklersbury | 29 yd | |
| Chilli Banana | 32 Bucklersbury | 29 yd | |
| Plan Burrito Hitchin | 9 Sun Street | 56 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 23 Churchgate | 147 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | Asda Stores Ltd Queen Street | 272 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 1, 121 - 123 Bancroft | 366 yd | |
| Waitrose Store | The Lairage Bedford Road | 551 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Whinbush Road | 662 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Connection (Hitchin) (Closed) Austin House Austin House Queen Street | health and fitness suite | 225 yd |
| Xchange Fitness QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 308 yd |
| Christchurch Methodist & United Reformed Church BEDFORD ROAD | 470 yd | |
| Hitchin Boys School Sports Centre Grammar School Walk | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 568 yd |
| Samuel Lucas Jmi School GAPING LANE | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Hitchin Swimming Centre & Fitness @ Archers Hitchin Fishponds Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 738 yd |
| St. Johns Playing Field 2 WALTHAM VILLAS 2 WALTHAM VILLAS ST. JOHNS ROAD | grass pitches | 747 yd |
| Hitchin Girls' School HIGHBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Bancroft Recreation Ground BANCROFT RECREATION GROUND BANCROFT RECREATION GROUND BANCROFT | tennis courts | 801 yd |
| Hbs Tennis Club FISHPONDS ROAD | tennis courts | 859 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.