The Arcade, Hitchin, SG5 1ED

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG5 1ED 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%

Partnership Status

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 1ED, 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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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 1ED 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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is The Arcade Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Arcade 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.

The Arcade 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%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£51,700

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in SG5 1ED, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Arcade are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Hertfordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Arcade, Hitchin, SG5 1ED

Estimated Average Property Prices for SG5 1ED

Average Price
£179,057

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£179,057

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Arcade

Average Price
£176,927

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£176,927

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The ArcadeStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 The Arcade, Hitchin, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building	£120,000	2017-06-28	£124,366
7 - 8 The Arcade, Hitchin, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building	£180,000	2015-05-14	£229,488

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SG5 1ED

Employment

SG5 1ED 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 1ED 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
York Road Nursery School York Road , SG5 1XA	4out of 4	820 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	518 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy Fishponds Road , SG5 1NS	3out of 4	666 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Highbury Infant School and Nursery Standhill Road , SG4 9AG	3out of 4	697 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin Benslow Lane , SG4 9RD	4out of 4	1,207 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oughton Primary and Nursery School Mattocke Road , SG5 2NZ	3out of 4	1,232 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hitchin Boys' School Grammar School Walk , SG5 1JB	4out of 4	386 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Hitchin Girls' School Highbury Road , SG4 9RS	4out of 4	853 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
The Priory School Bedford Road , SG5 2UR	3out of 4	1,731 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Highfield School Highfield , SG6 3QA	3out of 4	3,835 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fearnhill School Icknield Way West , SG6 4BA	2out of 4	4,222 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingshott School Stevenage Road , St Ippolyts SG4 7JX	- not rated	2,088 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
North Herts Education Support Centre Briar Patch Lane , SG6 3LY	4out of 4	3,779 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Francis College Broadway , SG6 3PJ	- not rated	4,680 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
St Christopher School Barrington Road , SG6 3JZ	- not rated	4,717 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Princess Helena College School Lane , Preston SG4 7RT	- not rated	4,725 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Wee Vinoteca LTD	1 The Arcade	7 yd
Nibbles	2 The Arcade	8 yd
Hatter's Cafe	6A Arcade Walk	34 yd
The Angel's Share	2 Arcade Walk	34 yd
Ziba	30 Market Place	46 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Twisted Fabric	6 - 8 The Arcade	17 yd
Pitcher & Piano	31 Market Place	46 yd
Rose & Crown	13 Market Place	95 yd
The Block	23 Churchgate	126 yd
The Speakeasy Club	3C Sun Street	136 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cornish Hearts	5 Market Place	56 yd
Chic	35 Churchyard	110 yd
Southern Fried Chicken	6A Brand Street	128 yd
Bodillys Oriental Cuisine	25 Bucklersbury	140 yd
Bodrum Take Away	22 Bucklersbury	140 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland Frozen Foods Plc	23 Churchgate	126 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods	Unit 1, 121 - 123 Bancroft	228 yd
Asda Supermarket	Asda Stores Ltd Queen Street	331 yd
Waitrose Store	The Lairage Bedford Road	429 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys Supermarket Whinbush Road	521 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Xchange Fitness QUEEN STREET	health and fitness suite	292 yd
Christchurch Methodist & United Reformed Church BEDFORD ROAD		324 yd
Fitness Connection (Hitchin) (Closed) Austin House Austin House Queen Street	health and fitness suite	329 yd
Hitchin Boys School Sports Centre Grammar School Walk	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	409 yd
Samuel Lucas Jmi School GAPING LANE	grass pitches	520 yd
Hitchin Swimming Centre & Fitness @ Archers Hitchin Fishponds Road	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	587 yd
Bancroft Recreation Ground BANCROFT RECREATION GROUND BANCROFT RECREATION GROUND BANCROFT	tennis courts	657 yd
Hbs Tennis Club FISHPONDS ROAD	tennis courts	701 yd
Hitchin Girls' School HIGHBURY ROAD	grass pitches	730 yd
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy FISHPONDS ROAD	grass pitches	760 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	87.5%
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%

Speed Aviability

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.

Overview of SG5 1ED