Bedford Road is in Hitchin and in North Hertfordshire district.
SG5 2TU is located in the Hitchin Oughton 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 Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 2TU and displays a report on the
quality of
life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG5 2TX, SG5 2LQ, SG5 2LP, SG5 2LG, SG5 2LE, SG5 2LD, SG5 2TP, SG5 2LA, SG5 1NU.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Bedford Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2018-06-28 | £775,814 |
| 59 Bedford Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2017-10-18 | £658,000 |
| 69 Bedford Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2015-10-02 | £962,474 |
| 57 Bedford Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2013-03-27 | £626,139 |
| 65 Bedford Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2013-01-21 | £1,118,570 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Road Nursery School York Road , SG5 1XA | 4out of 4 | 637 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 | 367 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy Fishponds Road , SG5 1NS | 3out of 4 | 403 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oughton Primary and Nursery School Mattocke Road , SG5 2NZ | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Strathmore Infant and Nursery School Old Hale Way , SG5 1XR | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Catholic Primary School Old Hale Way , SG5 1XT | 2out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 678 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Priory School Bedford Road , SG5 2UR | 3out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitchin Girls' School Highbury Road , SG4 9RS | 4out of 4 | 1,462 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Highfield School Highfield , SG6 3QA | 3out of 4 | 3,813 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fearnhill School Icknield Way West , SG6 4BA | 2out of 4 | 4,013 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 | 2,836 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Herts Education Support Centre Briar Patch Lane , SG6 3LY | 4out of 4 | 3,783 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis College Broadway , SG6 3PJ | - not rated | 4,659 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Christopher School Barrington Road , SG6 3JZ | - not rated | 4,816 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Princess Helena College School Lane , Preston SG4 7RT | - not rated | 5,388 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Canary Kitchen | Canary Club Fishponds Road | 153 yd | |
| Hitchin Everyone Active Cafe | Hitchin Swimming Pool Fishponds Road | 314 yd | |
| Christchurch Open Church | Christchurch Methodist Bedford Road | 369 yd | |
| Hitchin Town Cricket Ground Ltd | Hitchin Cricket Ground Lucas Lane | 543 yd | |
| Granello Lounge | Granello Lounge, 21 Brand Street | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitchin Town Football Club Limited | 68 Fishponds Road | 203 yd | |
| Angels | The Angels Reply Bedford Road | 482 yd | |
| The Brickyard | 24 Bancroft | 684 yd | |
| The Victoria | The Victoria Ickleford Road | 707 yd | |
| The Highlander | Highlander, 45 Upper Tilehouse Street | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| What The Cluck?! | Canary Club Fishponds Road | 153 yd | |
| Burgerians | Canary Club Fishponds Road | 153 yd | |
| Rise And Shine Breakfast Club | Canary Club Fishponds Road | 153 yd | |
| Chinese Food Centre | 2 Redhill Road | 394 yd | |
| Akash Tandoori | 14 Redhill Road | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Store | The Lairage Bedford Road | 369 yd | |
| Redhill News | 16 Redhill Road | 436 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Whinbush Road | 758 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 1, 121 - 123 Bancroft | 758 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 23 Churchgate | 903 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Field FISHPONDS ROAD | grass pitches | 179 yd |
| Hitchin Swimming Centre & Fitness @ Archers Hitchin Fishponds Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 285 yd |
| Samuel Lucas Jmi School GAPING LANE | grass pitches | 362 yd |
| Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy FISHPONDS ROAD | grass pitches | 394 yd |
| Christchurch Methodist & United Reformed Church BEDFORD ROAD | 471 yd | |
| Hbs Tennis Club FISHPONDS ROAD | tennis courts | 497 yd |
| Hitchin Boys School Sports Centre Grammar School Walk | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 544 yd |
| Lucas Lane Sports Club HITCHIN CRICKET GROUND HITCHIN CRICKET GROUND LUCAS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 546 yd |
| Bancroft Recreation Ground BANCROFT RECREATION GROUND BANCROFT RECREATION GROUND BANCROFT | tennis courts | 773 yd |
| St. Michaels Field BEARTON GREEN | grass pitches | 797 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| 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 | 77.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.
In 2023, 158 crimes were reported
near Bedford Road .
50% of streets in the UK are more dangerous.
Crime level on this street is below average.
The most common type of crime was
violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of SG5 2TU.
Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the
Open Government Licence.
SG5 2TU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Female | 154 |
| Male | 140 |
| Single | 84 |
| Married: Opposite sex | 102 |
| Married: Same sex | 5 |
| Separated | 3 |
| Divorced | 23 |
| Widowed | 16 |
| Very good health | 158 |
| Good health | 90 |
| Fair health | 31 |
| Bad health | 14 |
| Very bad health | 4 |
| No qualifications | 15 |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8 |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17 |
| Apprenticeship | 6 |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 33 |
| Degree or Similar | 146 |
| Other | 9 |
| Chinese | 2 |
| Indian | 5 |
| Other Asian | 1 |
| Black Caribbean | 7 |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4 |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4 |
| Mixed Other | 3 |
| White | 269 |
| Other | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 260 |
| European Union | 17 |
| Rest of Europe | 2 |
| Africa | 3 |
| Middle East and Asia | 5 |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5 |
| Born in the UK | 260 |
| 10+ Years | 30 |
| 5-10 Years | 1 |
| 2-5 Years | 1 |
| Less than 2 years | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 245 |
| Ireland | 4 |
| Germany | 1 |
| Italy | 3 |
| Spain | 1 |
| Romania | 1 |
| Other EU countries | 3 |
| Other Europe | 1 |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1 |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3 |
| No passport held | 30 |
| No religion | 153 |
| Christian | 109 |
| Sikh | 3 |
| Not answered | 29 |