Regent Street is in Stotfold, Hitchin and in Mid Bedfordshire district. SG5 4ED is located in the Stotfold electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Regent Street, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG5 4EF, SG5 4LN, SG5 4EB, SG5 4LW, SG5 4EE, SG5 4ES, SG5 4GZ, SG5 4PX, SG5 4LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG5 4ED is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.5% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.5% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 4ED there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.7% 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 | 23.1% | 26.5% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.5% | 57.7% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 13.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 7.9% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 5.9% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 53.3% | 39.9% | -13.4% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 45.3% | 17.1% | 33.6% | 11.7% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 12.8% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.9% | 13.9% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 11.9% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6.3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 19.8% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.2% | 30.6% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.8% | 88.3% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 90.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.1% | 90.9% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 90.6% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.4% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.7% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Regent Street was 70.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.1% higher than the Arlesey & Fairfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Regent Street has the 19th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Arlesey & Fairfield and the 253rd highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Regent Street, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-10-30 | £390,992 |
| 7 Regent Street, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-09-04 | £372,649 |
| 5 Regent Street, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2023-01-10 | £389,610 |
| 5 Regent Street, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-04-14 | £312,379 |
| 25 Regent Street, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £412,000 | 2022-01-14 | £474,656 |
SG5 4ED 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Way Nursery School Weston Way , SG7 6HD | 4out of 4 | 5,417 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold Rook Tree Lane , Stotfold SG5 4DL | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roecroft Lower School Buttercup Road , Stotfold SG5 4PF | 4out of 4 | 781 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gothic Mede Academy High Street , SG15 6SL | 3out of 4 | 2,284 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Park Lower School Dickens Boulevard , SG5 4FD | 4out of 4 | 2,477 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Academy Sparhawke , SG6 4PY | 2out of 4 | 2,736 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Knights Templar School Park Street , SG7 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 4,762 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fearnhill School Icknield Way West , SG6 4BA | 2out of 4 | 5,111 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pix Brook Academy Arlesey Road , SG5 4HB | - not rated | 127 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Etonbury Academy Stotfold Road , SG15 6XS | 2out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Henlow Church of England Academy Church Road , SG16 6AN | 3out of 4 | 4,121 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandles School Weston Way , SG7 6EY | - not rated | 4,905 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Francis College Broadway , SG6 3PJ | - not rated | 5,416 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box of Cakes | The Simpson Centre, Hallsworth Drive | 208 yd | |
| Ruth's Coffee Shop | 57 High Street, Stotfold | 445 yd | |
| India Lodge | 49 High Street, Stotfold | 467 yd | |
| Randalls Tea Room | Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve, Stotfold Mill | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stag | 35 Brook Street, Stotfold | 365 yd | |
| Stotfold Conservative Club | 93 Regent Street, Stotfold | 448 yd | |
| Stotfold Bowls Club | Clubhouse, Brook Street | 480 yd | |
| Stotfold Football Club | Football Club, Arlesey Road | 678 yd | |
| The Fox & Duck | 149 Arlesey Road, Stotfold | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evin Kebab & Pizza House | 51 High Street, Stotfold | 467 yd | |
| Curry Hut | 53 High Street, Stotfold | 467 yd | |
| Peking House | 102 High Street, Stotfold | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | Mulberry Close, Stotfold | 576 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hitchin Road Recreation Ground FORDHAM COURTYARD | grass pitches | 502 yd |
| St Marys Church Of England Academy Stotfold ROOK TREE LANE | grass pitches | 626 yd |
| Roker Park ROKER PARK ROKER PARK THE GREEN | grass pitches | 782 yd |
| Riverside Playing Fields DROVERS LANE | grass pitches | 1,033 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.1% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 209.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.