Mulberry Close is in Stotfold, Hitchin and in Mid Bedfordshire district. SG5 4NL is located in the Stotfold electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mulberry Close, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG5 4NH, SG5 4NJ, SG5 4GR, SG5 4LS, SG5 4LD, SG5 4GJ, SG5 4GS, SG5 4LH, SG5 4LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG5 4NL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 49.5% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50.5% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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% | 34.5% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 44.9% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 12.9% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (86.8%) 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% | 48.6% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 38.2% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 10.4% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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% | 10.8% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 14.9% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 6.5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 18% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 35.8% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 92.2% | 91.5% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 89.7% | 91.8% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 92% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 4.9% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 0.5% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0.9% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mulberry Close was 55.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.2% higher than the Arlesey & Fairfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mulberry Close has the 26th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Arlesey & Fairfield and the 327th highest crime rate of 873 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mulberry Close, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2024-01-26 | £293,205 |
| 11 Mulberry Close, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2022-08-04 | £292,365 |
| 16 Mulberry Close, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £302,000 | 2021-05-17 | £359,491 |
| 25 Mulberry Close, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-04-12 | £280,057 |
| 17 Mulberry Close, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-03-23 | £309,297 |
SG5 4NL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
SG5 4NL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 193 |
| Part-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlesey Nursery School and Childcare Centre High Street , SG15 6SL | - not rated | 2,844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nevells Road Nursery School Nevells Road , SG6 4TS | - not rated | 3,894 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Way Nursery School Weston Way , SG7 6HD | 4out of 4 | 4,726 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 | - not rated | 228 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold Rook Tree Lane , Stotfold SG5 4DL | 3out of 4 | 497 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's VC Lower School Rook Tree Lane , Stotfold SG5 4DL | - not rated | 497 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Academy Sparhawke , SG6 4PY | 3out of 4 | 2,129 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Junior School Sparhawke , SG6 4PY | - not rated | 2,129 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton School Norton Road , SG6 1AF | - not rated | 2,931 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Knights Templar School Park Street , SG7 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 4,072 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Knights Templar School Park Street , SG7 6DZ | - not rated | 4,072 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Da Vinci Studio School of Creative Enterprise The Old Grammar School , Broadway SG6 3PA | - not rated | 4,473 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fearnhill School Icknield Way West , SG6 4BA | 3out of 4 | 4,710 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 | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Etonbury Academy Stotfold Road , SG15 6XS | 3out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Etonbury Middle School Stotfold Road , SG15 6XS | - not rated | 1,665 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Henlow VC Middle School Church Road , SG16 6AN | - not rated | 4,757 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City Montessori School 269 Icknield Way , SG6 4UE | - not rated | 3,577 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brandles School Weston Way , SG7 6EY | - not rated | 4,213 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Brandles School Weston Way , SG7 6EY | - not rated | 4,213 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Brandles School Weston Way , SG7 6EY | 3out of 4 | 4,214 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| South Lodge School High Street , SG7 6BX | - not rated | 4,760 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 110 yd | |
| Ruth's Coffee Shop | 57 High Street, Stotfold | 140 yd | |
| Box of Cakes | The Simpson Centre, Hallsworth Drive | 528 yd | |
| Randalls Tea Room | Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve, Stotfold Mill | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers | 33 Queen Street, Stotfold | 328 yd | |
| The Stag | 35 Brook Street, Stotfold | 362 yd | |
| Stotfold Bowls Club | Clubhouse, Brook Street | 669 yd | |
| Stotfold Conservative Club | 93 Regent Street, Stotfold | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evin Kebab & Pizza House | 51 High Street, Stotfold | 110 yd | |
| Curry Hut | 53 High Street, Stotfold | 110 yd | |
| Peking House | 102 High Street, Stotfold | 170 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | Mulberry Close, Stotfold | 1 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hitchin Road Recreation Ground FORDHAM COURTYARD | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| St Marys Church Of England Academy Stotfold ROOK TREE LANE | grass pitches | 596 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 249.56 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 249.56 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 28.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.