Vaughan Road is in Stotfold, Hitchin and in Mid Bedfordshire district. SG5 4EJ 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 Vaughan Road, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG5 4EU, SG5 4EL, SG5 4EN, SG5 4EG, SG5 4EH, SG5 4EQ, SG5 4EB, SG5 4EF, SG5 4ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG5 4EJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.2% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50% | 49.8% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34% | 35.7% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 46.6% | 4.8% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 10% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 6.4% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.3% | 41.3% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 36.6% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 16.2% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.6% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 4EJ this area, 28.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.3% | 28.7% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 15.4% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 16.2% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 7.3% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 13.4% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 17.4% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.3% | 91.4% | -6.9% | 81.4% | 10.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 96.6% | 94.4% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 95.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.8% | 37.2% | 17.6% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vaughan Road was 31.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.2% lower than the Arlesey & Fairfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vaughan Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Arlesey & Fairfield and the 290th lowest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 141.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Vaughan Road, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2021-03-16 | £529,579 |
| 65 Vaughan Road, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2018-08-22 | £530,771 |
| 48 Vaughan Road, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2016-06-20 | £360,058 |
| 48A Vaughan Road, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2015-10-19 | £365,651 |
| 48A Vaughan Road, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire Other, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2013-12-03 | £130,626 |
SG5 4EJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 922 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roecroft Lower School Buttercup Road , Stotfold SG5 4PF | 4out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gothic Mede Academy High Street , SG15 6SL | 3out of 4 | 2,290 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Park Lower School Dickens Boulevard , SG5 4FD | 4out of 4 | 2,737 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Academy Sparhawke , SG6 4PY | 2out of 4 | 3,087 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 | 5,095 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fearnhill School Icknield Way West , SG6 4BA | 2out of 4 | 5,411 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 | 229 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Etonbury Academy Stotfold Road , SG15 6XS | 2out of 4 | 912 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Henlow Church of England Academy Church Road , SG16 6AN | 3out of 4 | 3,871 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 | 5,243 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 504 yd | |
| Ruth's Coffee Shop | 57 High Street, Stotfold | 789 yd | |
| India Lodge | 49 High Street, Stotfold | 815 yd | |
| Randalls Tea Room | Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve, Stotfold Mill | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stotfold Conservative Club | 93 Regent Street, Stotfold | 390 yd | |
| Stotfold Football Club | Football Club, Arlesey Road | 574 yd | |
| The Fox & Duck | 149 Arlesey Road, Stotfold | 577 yd | |
| The Crown | 39 The Green, Stotfold | 585 yd | |
| The Stag | 35 Brook Street, Stotfold | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evin Kebab & Pizza House | 51 High Street, Stotfold | 815 yd | |
| Curry Hut | 53 High Street, Stotfold | 815 yd | |
| Peking House | 102 High Street, Stotfold | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | Mulberry Close, Stotfold | 924 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roker Park ROKER PARK ROKER PARK THE GREEN | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Hitchin Road Recreation Ground FORDHAM COURTYARD | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| St Marys Church Of England Academy Stotfold ROOK TREE LANE | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| Pendleton Sports Centre ETONBURY ACADEMY ETONBURY ACADEMY STOTFOLD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 932 yd |
| Riverside Playing Fields DROVERS LANE | grass pitches | 978 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.