Offley Road, Hitchin, SG5 2AZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG5 2AZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.8%	50.4%	2.6%	51.0%	-0.6%
Male	52.2%	49.6%	-2.6%	49.0%	0.6%

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 vicinity of SG5 2AZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69.6% 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	14.5%	17.5%	3.0%	37.9%	-20.4%
Married: Opposite sex	74.3%	69.6%	-4.7%	44.2%	25.4%
Separated	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	4%	5.4%	1.4%	9.1%	-3.7%
Widowed	4.8%	7.4%	2.6%	6.1%	1.3%

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 (94.7%) 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	55.4%	60.4%	5.0%	48.4%	12.0%
Good health	31.5%	34.3%	2.8%	33.6%	0.7%
Fair health	10.8%	5.3%	-5.5%	12.7%	-7.4%
Bad health	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	4.0%	-4.0%

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 2AZ 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 59.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	11.2%	8.5%	-2.7%	18.2%	-9.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	6%	3.9%	-2.1%	9.6%	-5.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.9%	10.5%	-4.4%	13.4%	-2.9%
Apprenticeship	1.6%	2.3%	0.7%	5.3%	-3.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.6%	13.6%	6.0%	16.9%	-3.3%
Degree or Similar	57%	59.7%	2.7%	33.8%	25.9%
Other	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	1%	0.6%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	0%	2.4%	2.4%	3.1%	-0.7%
Black African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.5%	-1.9%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	95.5%	95%	-0.5%	81.4%	13.6%
Arab	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90% 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	90.4%	90%	-0.4%	83.2%	6.8%
European Union	2.5%	4.7%	2.2%	6.1%	-1.4%
Rest of Europe	1.3%	0.9%	-0.4%	0.8%	0.1%
Africa	2.2%	2.7%	0.5%	2.7%	0.0%
Middle East and Asia	2.2%	1.5%	-0.7%	5.6%	-4.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.4%	90%	-0.4%	83.2%	6.8%
10+ Years	0.6%	7.4%	6.8%	9.8%	-2.4%
5-10 Years	0%	2.4%	2.4%	2.9%	-0.5%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	8.3%	0%	-8.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.7%	76.7%	15.0%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Romania	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	2.9%	13.5%	-10.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.1%	37.2%	7.9%
Christian	46.6%	46.2%	0.4%
Jewish	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Sikh	3.8%	0.9%	2.9%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	3.5%	6.0%	-2.5%

Safety

Is Offley Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Offley Road was 15.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.7% lower than the Hitchin Highbury average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Offley Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Hitchin Highbury and the 41st lowest crime rate of 413 local areas in North Hertfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.6%.

🔎 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 2AZ, 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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 2/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 1/10 (very 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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Offley Road are based on 42 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 Offley Road, Hitchin, SG5 2AZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SG5 2AZ

Average Price
£728,925

Semi-Detached
£667,725

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£746,926

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Offley Road

Average Price
£719,942

Semi-Detached
£638,782

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£742,076

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Offley Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
17 Offley Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£575,000	2024-06-27	£598,934
Sunnybanks Offley Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£732,500	2022-11-16	£725,999
1 Offley Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£750,000	2022-07-08	£752,997
21 Offley Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£700,000	2020-06-02	£812,443
Engledene Offley Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£687,500	2018-10-22	£745,348

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SG5 2AZ

Employment

SG5 2AZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SG5 2AZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	87
Retired	87
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	27
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	8
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	27
Human health and social work activities	19
Education	15
Financial and insurance activities	12
Other	12
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	11
Manufacturing	11
Information and communication	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Construction	8
Real estate activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Transport and storage	3

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	1,282 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	543 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy Fishponds Road , SG5 1NS	3out of 4	1,050 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Oughton Primary and Nursery School Mattocke Road , SG5 2NZ	3out of 4	1,200 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Highbury Infant School and Nursery Standhill Road , SG4 9AG	3out of 4	1,205 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Whitehill Junior School Whitehill Road , SG4 9HT	3out of 4	1,752 yd	Community school	No	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	943 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Hitchin Girls' School Highbury Road , SG4 9RS	4out of 4	1,438 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
The Priory School Bedford Road , SG5 2UR	3out of 4	1,996 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Highfield School Highfield , SG6 3QA	3out of 4	4,426 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fearnhill School Icknield Way West , SG6 4BA	2out of 4	4,759 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	2,475 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
North Herts Education Support Centre Briar Patch Lane , SG6 3LY	4out of 4	4,375 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Princess Helena College School Lane , Preston SG4 7RT	- not rated	4,510 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Francis College Broadway , SG6 3PJ	- not rated	5,273 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
St Christopher School Barrington Road , SG6 3JZ	- not rated	5,330 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gather & Gather by CH&CO Catering Ltd	Radcliffe House Tilehouse Street	428 yd
Sodexo at ReAssure Hitchin	The Priory Buildings Tilehouse Street	462 yd
Wakelin & Son	Coopers Yard Paynes Park	522 yd
Let's Party	26 Bucklersbury	546 yd
Bar Azita	35 Bucklersbury	552 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Highlander	Highlander, 45 Upper Tilehouse Street	187 yd
Coopers Arms	Coopers Arms, 81 Tilehouse Street	445 yd
The George	The George, 33 Bucklersbury	552 yd
Kite at The Red Hart	The Red Hart, 28 - 29 Bucklersbury	552 yd
Bridgetown Monroe	6 Bucklersbury	574 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bodillys Oriental Cuisine	25 Bucklersbury	552 yd
Bodrum Take Away	22 Bucklersbury	552 yd
Chilli Banana	32 Bucklersbury	552 yd
Peri Peri and Grill Ltd	9 Bucklersbury	574 yd
Plan Burrito Hitchin	9 Sun Street	623 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Waitrose Store	The Lairage Bedford Road	619 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods Plc	23 Churchgate	700 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods	Unit 1, 121 - 123 Bancroft	829 yd
Asda Supermarket	Asda Stores Ltd Queen Street	831 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys Supermarket Whinbush Road	1,091 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Samuel Lucas Jmi School GAPING LANE	grass pitches	548 yd
Christchurch Methodist & United Reformed Church BEDFORD ROAD		690 yd
Fitness Connection (Hitchin) (Closed) Austin House Austin House Queen Street	health and fitness suite	758 yd
Lucas Lane Sports Club HITCHIN CRICKET GROUND HITCHIN CRICKET GROUND LUCAS LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	801 yd
Xchange Fitness QUEEN STREET	health and fitness suite	874 yd
Hitchin Boys School Sports Centre Grammar School Walk	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	893 yd
Hitchin Swimming Centre & Fitness @ Archers Hitchin Fishponds Road	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	896 yd
Top Field FISHPONDS ROAD	grass pitches	1,074 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	189 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	21.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SG5 2AZ