Bryony Road is in Stotfold, Hitchin and in Central Bedfordshire district. SG5 4LS is located in the Stotfold electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 2011-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bryony Road, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG5 4NH, SG5 4GJ, SG5 4HQ, SG5 4LR, SG5 4GR, SG5 4GS, SG5 4NL, SG5 4HH, SG5 4GU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG5 4LS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 52.9% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 50.6% | 47.1% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 35.5% | 37.6% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 49.4% | 4.8% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 8.2% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 4.7% | -8.4% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (91.8%) 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 | 50.9% | 63.9% | 13.0% | 48.4% | 15.5% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 27.9% | -10.7% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 5.7% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
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 | 13.5% | 10.8% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 8.4% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 15.7% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 3.6% | -2.5% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 20.5% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 37.3% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 92.2% | 90.4% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 89.7% | 88.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 91% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 7.4% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 76.7% | 14.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bryony Road was 642.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1139.6% higher than the Arlesey & Fairfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bryony Road has the highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Arlesey & Fairfield and the 5th highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 500.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bryony Road, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-11-25 | £478,550 |
| 2 Bryony Road, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2017-08-08 | £518,737 |
| 4 Bryony Road, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2016-08-05 | £299,244 |
| 4 Bryony Road, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2014-06-20 | £323,444 |
| 3 Bryony Road, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2014-05-27 | £314,564 |
The percentage of student residents living in SG5 4LS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Construction | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Way Nursery School Weston Way , SG7 6HD | 4out of 4 | 4,732 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roecroft Lower School Buttercup Road , Stotfold SG5 4PF | 4out of 4 | 112 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold Rook Tree Lane , Stotfold SG5 4DL | 3out of 4 | 619 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Academy Sparhawke , SG6 4PY | 2out of 4 | 2,070 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Park Lower School Dickens Boulevard , SG5 4FD | 4out of 4 | 2,130 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfields Infants and Nursery School Burley , SG6 4PT | 3out of 4 | 2,192 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 4,090 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fearnhill School Icknield Way West , SG6 4BA | 2out of 4 | 4,605 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Highfield School Highfield , SG6 3QA | 3out of 4 | 5,380 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 | 821 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Etonbury Academy Stotfold Road , SG15 6XS | 2out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Henlow Church of England Academy Church Road , SG16 6AN | 3out of 4 | 4,702 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 | 4,223 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Francis College Broadway , SG6 3PJ | - not rated | 4,813 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy Pryor Way , SG6 2PT | 3out of 4 | 5,001 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher School Barrington Road , SG6 3JZ | - not rated | 5,372 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| India Lodge | 49 High Street, Stotfold | 234 yd | |
| Ruth's Coffee Shop | 57 High Street, Stotfold | 268 yd | |
| Randalls Tea Room | Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve, Stotfold Mill | 611 yd | |
| Box of Cakes | The Simpson Centre, Hallsworth Drive | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers | 33 Queen Street, Stotfold | 383 yd | |
| The Stag | 35 Brook Street, Stotfold | 432 yd | |
| Stotfold Bowls Club | Clubhouse, Brook Street | 720 yd | |
| Stotfold Conservative Club | 93 Regent Street, Stotfold | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking House | 102 High Street, Stotfold | 213 yd | |
| Evin Kebab & Pizza House | 51 High Street, Stotfold | 234 yd | |
| Curry Hut | 53 High Street, Stotfold | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | Mulberry Close, Stotfold | 129 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hitchin Road Recreation Ground FORDHAM COURTYARD | grass pitches | 629 yd |
| St Marys Church Of England Academy Stotfold ROOK TREE LANE | grass pitches | 703 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.