Map of the SG5 Postcode District
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Where is the SG5 District?
To give you an idea where the district is located we have created the following table showing nearby towns.
Nearest Towns to SG5
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Letchworth | 3.92 | E |
| Shefford | 4.62 | N |
| Baldock | 5.80 | ENE |
| Stevenage | 7.08 | SE |
| Luton | 7.61 | SSW |
| Flitwick | 7.71 | WNW |
| Biggleswade | 8.30 | NNE |
| Ampthill | 8.39 | WNW |
| Houghton Regis | 9.63 | WSW |
| Wixams | 10.18 | NW |
| Dunstable | 10.42 | SW |
| Harpenden | 10.87 | S |
| Sandy | 10.93 | N |
| Potton | 11.69 | NNE |
| Kempston | 12.52 | NW |
| Welwyn Garden City | 12.65 | SSE |
| Woburn | 12.75 | W |
| Bedford | 12.98 | NNW |
The post town for this district is HITCHIN.
Postcode Information for District SG5 (Total Geographical Postcodes: 966)
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of Postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| HITCHIN | HITCHIN | SG5 1 | 202 |
| HITCHIN | HITCHIN | SG5 2 | 200 |
| Stotfold | HITCHIN | SG5 4 | 188 |
| Offley | HITCHIN | SG5 3 | 93 |
| Ickleford | HITCHIN | SG5 3 | 68 |
| Shillington | HITCHIN | SG5 3 | 59 |
| Fairfield | HITCHIN | SG5 4 | 57 |
| Pirton | HITCHIN | SG5 3 | 41 |
| Hexton | HITCHIN | SG5 3 | 16 |
| Holwell | HITCHIN | SG5 3 | 16 |
| HITCHIN | HITCHIN | SG5 3 | 7 |
| Pegsdon | HITCHIN | SG5 3 | 7 |
| Holwell Bury | HITCHIN | SG5 3 | 5 |
| Higham Gobion | HITCHIN | SG5 3 | 4 |
| Charlton | HITCHIN | SG5 2 | 3 |
Retail and Shopping in SG5
Street
Town
Locality
Number of Shops
Central Postcode
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BANCROFT
HITCHIN
67
SG5 1JW
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HERMITAGE ROAD
HITCHIN
48
SG5 1BY
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HIGH STREET
HITCHIN
31
SG5 1AT
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BUCKLERSBURY
HITCHIN
28
SG5 1BG
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SUN STREET
HITCHIN
27
SG5 1AH
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CHURCHYARD
HITCHIN
25
SG5 1HR
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MARKET PLACE
HITCHIN
23
SG5 1DY
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CHURCHGATE
HITCHIN
21
SG5 1DN
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HIGH STREET
HITCHIN
STOTFOLD
16
SG5 4LD
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BRAND STREET
HITCHIN
15
SG5 1HX
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BRIDGE STREET
HITCHIN
12
SG5 2DE
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NIGHTINGALE ROAD
HITCHIN
12
SG5 1RG
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REDHILL ROAD
HITCHIN
10
SG5 2NJ
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ARCADE WALK
HITCHIN
8
SG5 1EE
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THE ARCADE
HITCHIN
7
SG5 1ED
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REGENT STREET
HITCHIN
STOTFOLD
6
SG5 4EA
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| Street | Town | Locality | Number of Shops | Central Postcode | View on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BANCROFT | HITCHIN | 67 | SG5 1JW | View on Google Maps | |
| HERMITAGE ROAD | HITCHIN | 48 | SG5 1BY | View on Google Maps | |
| HIGH STREET | HITCHIN | 31 | SG5 1AT | View on Google Maps | |
| BUCKLERSBURY | HITCHIN | 28 | SG5 1BG | View on Google Maps | |
| SUN STREET | HITCHIN | 27 | SG5 1AH | View on Google Maps | |
| CHURCHYARD | HITCHIN | 25 | SG5 1HR | View on Google Maps | |
| MARKET PLACE | HITCHIN | 23 | SG5 1DY | View on Google Maps | |
| CHURCHGATE | HITCHIN | 21 | SG5 1DN | View on Google Maps | |
| HIGH STREET | HITCHIN | STOTFOLD | 16 | SG5 4LD | View on Google Maps |
| BRAND STREET | HITCHIN | 15 | SG5 1HX | View on Google Maps | |
| BRIDGE STREET | HITCHIN | 12 | SG5 2DE | View on Google Maps | |
| NIGHTINGALE ROAD | HITCHIN | 12 | SG5 1RG | View on Google Maps | |
| REDHILL ROAD | HITCHIN | 10 | SG5 2NJ | View on Google Maps | |
| ARCADE WALK | HITCHIN | 8 | SG5 1EE | View on Google Maps | |
| THE ARCADE | HITCHIN | 7 | SG5 1ED | View on Google Maps | |
| REGENT STREET | HITCHIN | STOTFOLD | 6 | SG5 4EA | View on Google Maps |
In the SG5 postcode district, the primary settlement is Hitchin, which is located in Hertfordshire, England. Other significant settlements include Charlton, Hexton, Higham Gobion, Holwell, Holwell Bury, Ickleford, Offley, Pegsdon, Pirton, Shillington, Fairfield, and Stotfold. These settlements are located in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. The main post town in the district is Hitchin.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the North Hertfordshire District (606 postal codes), followed by the Central Bedfordshire area (323 postal codes), and finally, the Stevenage District (B) area (24 postal codes).
The largest settlement in the SG5 postal code is HITCHIN followed by Stotfold, and Fairfield.
The SG5 Postcode shares a border with LU2 (LUTON, Lilley, London Luton Airport), SG4 (HITCHIN, Codicote, Kimpton), SG6 (LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY), SG7 (BALDOCK, Ashwell, Hinxworth), MK45 (Flitwick, Ampthill, Barton-le-Clay), SG18 (BIGGLESWADE, Langford, Upper Caldecote), SG15 (ARLESEY), SG16 (HENLOW, Lower Stondon, Upper Stondon) and SG17 (SHEFFORD, Clifton, Meppershall).
Dentists in the SG5 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Park Dental Surgery | 72 OLD PARK ROAD , HITCHIN , HERTFORDSHIRE , SG5 2JT | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 2 | Tilehouse Dental Care Clinic | 19 TILEHOUSE STREET , HITCHIN , HERTFORDSHIRE , SG5 2DY | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 3 | No 1 High Street Dental Practice | 1 HIGH STREET , HITCHIN , SG5 1BH | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 4 | Bucklersbury (dental Surgery) | 27 BUCKLERSBURY , HITCHIN , HERTFORDSHIRE , SG5 1BG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 5 | Dental Surgery | 85 BANCROFT , HITCHIN , HERTFORDSHIRE , SG5 1NQ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 6 | The Mews | 22 BANCROFT , HITCHIN , HERTFORDSHIRE , SG5 1JW | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 7 | Dental Surgery | 5 THE AVENUE , STOTFOLD , HITCHIN , HERTFORDSHIRE , SG5 4LY | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 8 | Hitchin Orthodontic Clinic Limited | 23 BANCROFT , HITCHIN , HERTFORDSHIRE , SG5 1JW | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 9 | The Vernon Dental Practice | 35 HERMITAGE ROAD , HITCHIN , SG5 1BY | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 10 | North Hertfordshire And Stevenag | HEALTH CENTRE , BEDFORD ROAD , HITCHIN , BEDFORDSHIRE , SG5 1HF | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE |
Doctors in the SG5 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bancroft Medical Centre | , 30-35 BANCROFT , HITCHIN , HERTFORDSHIRE , SG5 1LH | GP PRACTICE | |
| 2 | Regal Chambers Surgery | , HITCHIN , HERTFORDSHIRE , SG5 1LL | GP PRACTICE | |
| 3 | Larksfield And Arlesey Medical Practice | , ARLESEY ROAD , STOTFOLD , HITCHIN , SG5 4HB | GP PRACTICE | |
| 4 | Hertfordshire Special Allocation Scheme | , PORTMILL HOUSE , PORTMILL LANE , HITCHIN , HERTFORDSHIRE , SG5 1DJ | GP PRACTICE | |
| 5 | Orford Lodge | , HITCHIN , HERTFORDSHIRE , SG5 1ND | BRANCH SURGERY | |
| 6 | Courtenay House Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3 | , BANCROFT COURT , HITCHIN , SG5 1LH | BRANCH SURGERY |
Chemists in the SG5 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boots | 7 HIGH STREET , HITCHIN , HERTFORDSHIRE , SG5 1BH | PHARMACY | |
| 2 | Nu-cross Chemist | 8 HERMITAGE ROAD , HITCHIN , HERTFORDSHIRE , SG5 1BS | PHARMACY | |
| 3 | Cross Chemist | 8 REDHILL ROAD , WESTMILL ESTATE , HITCHIN , HERTFORDSHIRE , SG5 2NQ | PHARMACY | |
| 4 | Stotfold Pharmacy | 1 BROOK STREET , STOTFOLD , HITCHIN , HERTFORDSHIRE , SG5 4LA | PHARMACY | |
| 5 | Bell Chemist | 21B BANCROFT , HITCHIN , HERTFORDSHIRE , SG5 1JW | PHARMACY | |
| 6 | Carerx | UNITS 1-5 , REAR OF 95-98 , BANCROFT , HITCHIN , SG5 1NQ | PHARMACY | |
| 7 | Bancroft Pharmacy | 41 BANCROFT , HITCHIN , SG5 1LA | PHARMACY |
Opticians in the SG5 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SPECSAVERS (HITCHIN) | 27 HIGH STREET , HITCHIN , HERTFORDSHIRE , SG5 1AT | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 2 | SHEPHARD & AKAY OPTOMETRISTS | 5 CHURCHYARD , HITCHIN , HERTFORDSHIRE , SG5 1HR | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 3 | BOOTS OPTICIANS (HITCHIN) | 22 HIGH STREET , HITCHIN , HERTFORDSHIRE , SG5 1AT | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 4 | HITCHIN VISION CARE - HITCHIN | 3 BANCROFT , HITCHIN , HERTFORDSHIRE , SG5 1JQ | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 5 | RUSSELL NEEDLEMAN OPTICIANS (HITCHIN) | 11 HIGH STREET , HITCHIN , HERTFORDSHIRE , SG5 1BH | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 6 | VISION EXPRESS (HITCHEN) | 23 HIGH STREET , HITCHIN , HERTFORDSHIRE , SG5 1AT | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 7 | PERY LAERD LTD - STOTFOLD | 50 HIGH STREET , STOTFOLD , HITCHIN , SG5 4LL | OPTICAL SITE |
Schools in the Sector
Hitchin Boys' School
Phase: Secondary
Address: Grammar School Walk , Hitchin
Postcode: SG5 1JB
Headteacher: Mr Timothy Bennett (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
Phase: Primary
Address: Fishponds Road , Hitchin
Postcode: SG5 1NS
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Smith ()
Ofsted Rating: Good
York Road Nursery School
Phase: Nursery
Address: York Road , Hitchin
Postcode: SG5 1XA
Headteacher: Mrs Diane Frainer (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Strathmore Infant and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address: Old Hale Way , Hitchin
Postcode: SG5 1XR
Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Howes (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Our Lady Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Old Hale Way , Hitchin
Postcode: SG5 1XT
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Snowball (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address: Gaping Lane , Hitchin
Postcode: SG5 2JQ
Headteacher: Miss Helen Brind (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Oughton Primary and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address: Mattocke Road , Hitchin
Postcode: SG5 2NZ
Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Clayton (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
The Priory School
Phase: Secondary
Address: Bedford Road , Hitchin
Postcode: SG5 2UR
Headteacher: Mr Geraint Edwards (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Offley Endowed Primary School and Nursery
Phase: Primary
Address: School Lane , Offley , Hitchin
Postcode: SG5 3AT
Headteacher: Mr Paul Edwards (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Hexton Junior Mixed and Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address: Hexton , Hitchin
Postcode: SG5 3JL
Headteacher: Mrs Samantha Squires (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Shillington Lower School
Phase: Primary
Address: Greenfields , Shillington , Hitchin
Postcode: SG5 3NX
Headteacher: Miss Sarah Woodham (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Pirton School
Phase: Primary
Address: High Street , Pirton , Hitchin
Postcode: SG5 3PS
Headteacher: Mrs Jenn Magdeburg (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Ickleford Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Arlesey Road , Ickleford , Hitchin
Postcode: SG5 3TG
Headteacher: Mrs S Wright (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold
Phase: Primary
Address: Rook Tree Lane , Stotfold , Hitchin
Postcode: SG5 4DL
Headteacher: Miss Sam Bishop (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Fairfield Park Lower School
Phase: Primary
Address: Dickens Boulevard , Fairfield Park
Postcode: SG5 4FD
Headteacher: Mrs Jennifer Stone (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Roecroft Lower School
Phase: Primary
Address: Buttercup Road , Stotfold , Hitchin
Postcode: SG5 4PF
Headteacher: Mrs Hollie Cross (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Stations in the Sector
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessable Motorway Junctions
A1(M) J8
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.97
Average Driving Distance: 5.72
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 933
A1(M) J10
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.97
Average Driving Distance: 5.98
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 827
A1(M) J9
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.38
Average Driving Distance: 6.25
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 921
A1(M) J7
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.03
Average Driving Distance: 8.22
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 814
A1(M) J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.29
Average Driving Distance: 8.91
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 25
A1(M) J6
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.17
Average Driving Distance: 11.00
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 221
M1 J10
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.49
Average Driving Distance: 8.31
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 74
M1 J11
Average Driving Time from within the district: 17.04
Average Driving Distance: 10.90
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 321
M1 J11A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 17.80
Average Driving Distance: 11.35
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 200
M1 J12
Average Driving Time from within the district: 21.64
Average Driving Distance: 14.77
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 339
Weather Forecast for Pirton
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | -1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Sunny day | 2.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 3.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 2.00% | W 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 0.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 2.00% | W 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 0.0°C (feels like -6.0°C) | 2.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light snow | 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 51.00% | W 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sleet | 2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 50.00% | W 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 2.00% | W 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | W 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 3.00% | W 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 6.00% | S 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 43.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Heavy rain | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 78.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 89.00% | SSE 22 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 89.00% | S 22 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 90.00% | S 22 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 86.00% | SSW 22 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 14.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 84.00% | SSW 22 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain | 14.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 79.00% | SSW 22 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 14.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 75.00% | SSW 22 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 14.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 53.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 76.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 55.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 48.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 15.00% | SW 16 mph |
| Postal Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| SG5 1 | Hitchin Delivery Office |
| SG5 2 | Hitchin Delivery Office |
| SG5 3 | Hitchin Delivery Office |
| SG5 4 | Hitchin Delivery Office |
| SG5 3 | Offley Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| SG5 4 | Letchworth Delivery Office |
| SG5 4 | Stotfold Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| S | G | 5 | - | X | X | X |
| S | G | 5 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist Attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions.
| Bancroft Mill |
|---|
| Visitor Centres |
| Heritage / Visitor Centre |
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Street List for the SG5 District
Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | £850 | £1,100 | £948 |
| 2 | £975 | £1,650 | £1,347 |
| 3 | £1,495 | £1,800 | £1,649 |
| 4 | £1,485 | £3,000 | £2,326 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £300,000 | £700,000 | £500,000 | |
| 1 | £90,000 | £403,950 | £220,477 |
| 2 | £185,000 | £900,000 | £346,250 |
| 3 | £300,000 | £1,000,000 | £523,116 |
| 4 | £385,000 | £1,500,000 | £640,161 |
| 5 | £475,000 | £1,250,000 | £905,625 |
| 6 | £700,000 | £2,000,000 | £1,220,000 |
| 7 | £1,450,000 | £1,450,000 | £1,450,000 |
Estate Agents
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Hitchin | Country Properties | 6 Brand Street, Hitchin, SG5 1HX | 01462 415830 |
 | Stotfold | Satchells Estate Agents | 47B High Street, Stotfold, SG5 4LD | 01462 415716 |
 | Stotfold | First Step | Waterloo Farm Stotfold Road Arlesey SG15 6XP | 01462 416076 |
 | Hitchin | Stonegate Estates | 41 Hermitage Road Hitchin SG5 1BY | 01462 438979 |
 | Hitchin | Connells | 15 High Street, Hitchin, SG5 1AT | 01462 416422 |
Yearly House Price Averages for the District
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £553,461 | 140 | £545,935 | 152 | £541,551 | 125 | £453,802 | 203 |
| Semi-Detached | £426,843 | 186 | £410,325 | 183 | £408,626 | 167 | £350,409 | 173 |
| Terraced | £346,389 | 154 | £364,547 | 161 | £339,272 | 173 | £309,928 | 188 |
| Flats | £238,928 | 164 | £226,479 | 139 | £234,910 | 177 | £209,952 | 282 |