Hillcrest is in Baldock and in North Hertfordshire district. SG7 6NF 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 Hillcrest, Baldock, SG7 6NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG7 6FL, SG7 6NE, SG7 6NG, SG7 6NQ, SG7 6LG, SG7 6JU, SG7 6HN, SG7 6HP, SG7 6LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG7 6NF has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 49.3% | 50% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.7% | 50% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 28.6% | 35.1% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.7% | 49.4% | -8.3% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 8.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 6.7% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 47.7% | 48.3% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 38.2% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 10.1% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around SG7 6NF this area, 8.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.5% | 8.3% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 8.7% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.6% | 17% | -5.6% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7.5% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.7% | 23.2% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 34% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% 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 | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 95.1% | 90.3% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 92% 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 | 96.1% | 92% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 1% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 92.3% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillcrest was 39.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.2% higher than the Baldock East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hillcrest has the 12th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Baldock East and the 168th lowest crime rate of 414 local areas in North Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Hillcrest, Baldock, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £337,500 | 2025-05-27 | £347,687 |
| 31 Hillcrest, Baldock, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-02-12 | £245,809 |
| 60 Hillcrest, Baldock, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-06-20 | £320,606 |
| 59 Hillcrest, Baldock, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-05-31 | £239,760 |
| 54 Hillcrest, Baldock, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-08-15 | £370,770 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Way Nursery School Weston Way , SG7 6HD | 4out of 4 | 336 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nevells Road Nursery School Nevells Road , SG6 4TS | - not rated | 3,262 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Roman Catholic Primary School Providence Way , SG7 6TT | - not rated | 302 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Roman Catholic Primary School Providence Way , SG7 6TT | 3out of 4 | 302 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Infants' School St Mary's Way , SG7 6HY | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Junior Mixed School St Mary's Way , SG7 6HY | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartsfield Junior Mixed and Infant School Clothall Road , SG7 6PB | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Community school | 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 | 694 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Knights Templar School Park Street , SG7 6DZ | - not rated | 694 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willian School Radburn Way , SG6 2JL | - not rated | 1,913 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton School Norton Road , SG6 1AF | - not rated | 2,608 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 | 3,525 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Lodge School High Street , SG7 6BX | - not rated | 366 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| South Lodge School High Street , SG7 6BX | - not rated | 366 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Brandles School Weston Way , SG7 6EY | - not rated | 574 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Brandles School Weston Way , SG7 6EY | - not rated | 574 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Brandles School Weston Way , SG7 6EY | 3out of 4 | 574 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Ltd | Tesco Extra Superstore, 58 High Street | 262 yd | |
| Baldock Fire Station | Fire Station Weston Way | 462 yd | |
| Amaz-Ballz Ball pit and Café | 2C Mansfield Road | 549 yd | |
| Café Luna | 35A High Street | 571 yd | |
| Chez Burton | 48 High Street | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cock OBH limited | The Cock, 43 High Street | 543 yd | |
| Hen & Chickens | The Hen And Chickens, 51 South Road | 572 yd | |
| White Lion PH | The White Lion, 46 High Street | 581 yd | |
| White Hart | The White Hart, 21 Hitchin Street | 821 yd | |
| King George IV | King George Iv London Road | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Famous | Unit 4 Baldock Industrial Estate | 113 yd | |
| Adzuki Red | Unit 4 Baldock Industrial Estate | 113 yd | |
| Maltings Fish and Chips | 46A High Street | 581 yd | |
| Baldock Fish Bar | 16 High Street | 754 yd | |
| Baldock Grill | 4 High Street | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Extra Superstore, 58 High Street | 262 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John'S Catholic Primary School PROVIDENCE WAY | grass pitches | 364 yd |
| St Mary'S Infants' School ST MARY'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND (VC) INFANT SCHOOL ST MARY'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND (VC) INFANT SCHOOL ST MARYS WAY | grass pitches | 544 yd |
| Brandles School WESTON WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 578 yd |
| St Marys Ce Junior School ST MARY'S COFE (VC) JUNIOR SCHOOL ST MARY'S COFE (VC) JUNIOR SCHOOL ST MARYS WAY | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Knights Templar Sports Centre WESTON WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 708 yd |
| Bakers Close Playing Field CLOTHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Avenue Park Sports And Social Club AVENUE PARK RECREATION GROUND AVENUE PARK RECREATION GROUND WEST AVENUE | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Hartsfield Junior Mixed And Infant School CLOTHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,023 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 | 172.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.