The Sycamores is in Baldock and in North Hertfordshire district. SG7 5BJ is located in the Baldock West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Hertfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Sycamores, Baldock, SG7 5BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG7 5AR, SG7 5FA, SG7 5BE, SG7 5AW, SG7 5AN, SG7 5BB, SG7 5AY, SG7 5BH, SG7 5AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG7 5BJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 55.5% | 52.4% | -3.1% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 44.5% | 47.6% | 3.1% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 34.6% | 41.2% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 37.6% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 11.8% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 6.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 49.8% | 53.7% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 31.1% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 11.7% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 15.6% | 10.7% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 11.9% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 11.9% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 20.1% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 38.5% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 6% | 2.9% | -3.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86.8% | 92.6% | 5.8% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 87.8% | 92.6% | 4.8% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 2.6% | -4.6% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.2% | 92.9% | 6.7% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 5.2% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Sycamores was 72.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 158.7% higher than the Baldock East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Sycamores has the 11th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Baldock East and the 126th highest crime rate of 413 local areas in North Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 The Sycamores, Baldock, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £675,340 | 2023-08-11 | £677,362 |
| 17 The Sycamores, Baldock, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2023-01-09 | £653,250 |
| 7 The Sycamores, Baldock, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2022-09-30 | £685,227 |
| 10 The Sycamores, Baldock, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2022-01-28 | £619,975 |
| 2 The Sycamores, Baldock, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2021-06-30 | £581,496 |
SG7 5BJ 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 | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Way Nursery School Weston Way , SG7 6HD | 4out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School Norton Road , SG6 1AG | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartsfield Junior Mixed and Infant School Clothall Road , SG7 6PB | 3out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Infants' School St Mary's Way , SG7 6HY | 3out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Junior Mixed School St Mary's Way , SG7 6HY | 3out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Roman Catholic Primary School Providence Way , SG7 6TT | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 575 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fearnhill School Icknield Way West , SG6 4BA | 2out of 4 | 4,233 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Highfield School Highfield , SG6 3QA | 3out of 4 | 4,357 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 | 4,314 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Etonbury Academy Stotfold Road , SG15 6XS | 2out of 4 | 5,089 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandles School Weston Way , SG7 6EY | - not rated | 748 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy Pryor Way , SG6 2PT | 3out of 4 | 2,076 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis College Broadway , SG6 3PJ | - not rated | 3,510 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Christopher School Barrington Road , SG6 3JZ | - not rated | 3,598 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Herts Education Support Centre Briar Patch Lane , SG6 3LY | 4out of 4 | 4,411 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Baldock PCC | St Marys Church Hall Church Street | 368 yd | |
| BATCH FIFTY TWO | 4 Church Street | 425 yd | |
| The Maestro | 5 Whitehorse Street | 446 yd | |
| The Arena Cafe Bar | Hitchin Town Community Football Club Norton Road | 451 yd | |
| Bombay Bistro | 8, Bell Row High Street | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Orange Tree PH | Orange Tree Inn Norton Road | 147 yd | |
| Avenue Park Sports Club | Baldock Bowls And Cricket Social Club West Avenue | 186 yd | |
| White Hart | The White Hart, 21 Hitchin Street | 420 yd | |
| The Victoria | 11 Sun Street | 425 yd | |
| The Engine | The Engine, 3 Station Road | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldock spice | 1B Hitchin Street | 420 yd | |
| Baldock Pizza & Burger House | 7 Whitehorse Street | 446 yd | |
| Baldock Grill | 4 High Street | 463 yd | |
| China Garden | 2 High Street | 463 yd | |
| Priory Picnics | 10A Whitehorse Street | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Extra Superstore, 58 High Street | 935 yd | |
| Lidl UK Gmbh | Lidl Uk Jubilee Road | 1,019 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Arena THE ARENA THE ARENA NORTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 193 yd |
| Avenue Park Sports And Social Club AVENUE PARK RECREATION GROUND AVENUE PARK RECREATION GROUND WEST AVENUE | grass pitches | 307 yd |
| Knights Templar Sports Centre WESTON WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 465 yd |
| Brandles School WESTON WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 653 yd |
| Bakers Close Playing Field CLOTHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Hartsfield Junior Mixed And Infant School CLOTHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 915 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| 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 | 80.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 204.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.