SG5 1HB is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (SG5) is called the outward code. The part after the space (1HB) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case SG which means Stevenage.
- Postal District. In our case SG5.
- Postal Sector. In our case SG5 1.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case HB.
The regional mail center for the post area SG is the Princess Royal Distribution Centre, which is located at Blackmore Drive, North Circular, LONDON , NW10 7RH.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the SG5 1HB postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the SG5 1HB postcode have the street address of Elmside Walk
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the SG5 1HB postcode is home to a bustling 86 residents!
SG5 1HB is within the town of HITCHIN.
The SG5 1HB postcode area is composed of 94.74% residential properties, 3.51% commercial properties, and 1.75% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in SG5 1HB are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are end-terraced. The remainder are mid-terraced and detached. Of these flats, most are end-terraced. The remainder are mid-terraced, enclosed mid-terrace, detached, enclosed end-terraced and unknown. Of these maisonettes, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced.
Most properties in SG5 1HB are unknown tenure with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
None Domestic Buildings in SG5 1HB fall under these categories: Hospitals And Homes.
Hospitals And Homes include Elmside Hitchin, and Archers Court, Elmside Walk.
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Contact Me| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 94.74% |
| Commercial | 3.51% |
| Public | 1.75% |
Telephone Area Code for SG5 1HB
The telephone area code for SG5 1HB is 01462 Hitchin.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 51.950795044 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.28035497718 |
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Street
Town
Locality
Distance (Miles)
Central Postcode
Directions on Google Maps
BRAND STREET
HITCHIN
0.13
SG5 1HX
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BANCROFT
HITCHIN
0.14
SG5 1JW
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HIGH STREET
HITCHIN
0.19
SG5 1AT
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ARCADE WALK
HITCHIN
0.20
SG5 1EE
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Nearest Town
Distance (Miles)
Direction
Bearing
Hitchin
0.09
S
171.54
Baldock
4.75
NE
55.44
Stevenage
4.77
SE
134.60
Stotfold
4.97
NNE
24.39
Shefford
6.50
NNW
339.43
Luton
7.66
SW
229.94
Biggleswade
9.44
N
4.42
Harpenden
9.83
SSW
199.48
Flitwick
9.86
WNW
291.67
Welwyn Garden City
10.64
SSE
162.74
Houghton Regis
10.68
WSW
253.19
Buntingford
11.23
E
91.82
Wixams
12.43
NW
321.89
Royston
13.00
ENE
58.60
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Hitchin
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 03:00 to 06:00 
Light rain shower (night) 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 57.00% W 18 mph 06:00 to 09:00 
Partly cloudy (night) 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 33.00% W 18 mph 09:00 to 12:00 
Cloudy 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 8.00% W 18 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Cloudy 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 12.00% W 18 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 10.00% WNW 20 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 6.00% WNW 20 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 5.00% WNW 20 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 4.00% WNW 16 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Partly cloudy (night) 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 2.00% NW 16 mph 06:00 to 09:00 
Clear night 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 1.00% NW 13 mph 09:00 to 12:00 
Sunny day 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 1.00% NW 11 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Sunny day 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 1.00% WNW 11 mph 15:00 to 18:00 
Partly cloudy (day) 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 1.00% WNW 9 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Cloudy 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 6.00% W 7 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 11.00% WSW 7 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 
Light rain 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 44.00% SW 7 mph 03:00 to 06:00 
Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 20.00% WSW 9 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Overcast 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 15.00% WSW 9 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Overcast 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 10.00% WSW 9 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Overcast 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 9.00% W 9 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Overcast 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 8.00% W 7 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Overcast 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 9.00% WSW 7 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Overcast 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 10.00% WSW 7 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Overcast 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 12.00% WSW 7 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Overcast 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 11.00% WSW 7 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Overcast 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 11.00% WSW 7 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Overcast 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 10.00% WSW 7 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Overcast 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 10.00% WSW 7 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Overcast 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 10.00% WSW 7 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Overcast 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 10.00% SW 4 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Overcast 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 11.00% SW 4 mph
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
Average Mbps 57.200 Median Mbps 54.800 Maximum Mbps 80.000
SG5 1HB has an average download speed of 57.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,464 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
35% of postcodes (419,348) have slower broadband speeds.
64% of postcodes (763,829) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
Average Mbps 13.300 Median Mbps 10.000 Maximum Mbps 20.000
SG5 1HB has an average upload speed of 13.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,409 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
48% of postcodes (568,608) have slower upload speeds.
51% of postcodes (604,624) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
William Ransom Primary School
Address: William Ransom Primary School, Stuart Drive, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9QB
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: 01462624777
Mary Exton Primary School
Address: Mary Exton Primary School, St Michael's Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0QA
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: 01462456997
Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School
Address: Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School, Cambridge Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0JP
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01462622333
Strathmore Infant and Nursery School
Address: Strathmore Infant and Nursery School, Old Hale Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XR
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 01462459558
Ickleford Primary School
Address: Ickleford Primary School, Arlesey Road, Ickleford, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3TG
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: 01462459150
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
Address: St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin, Benslow Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RD
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: 01462459160
Whitehill Junior School
Address: Whitehill Junior School, Whitehill Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9HT
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 01462621313
Highbury Infant School and Nursery
Address: Highbury Infant School and Nursery, Standhill Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9AG
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: 01462630500
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
Address: Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy, Fishponds Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1NS
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: 01462459215
Oughton Primary and Nursery School
Address: Oughton Primary and Nursery School, Mattocke Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2NZ
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: 01462450716
Our Lady Catholic Primary School
Address: Our Lady Catholic Primary School, Old Hale Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XT
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01462622555
Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School
Address: Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School, Gaping Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2JQ
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: 01462456737
Offley Endowed Primary School and Nursery
Address: Offley Endowed Primary School and Nursery, School Lane, Offley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3AT
Distance: 2.91 miles
Contact: 01462768392
England Secondary Schools
Hitchin Girls' School
Address: Hitchin Girls' School, Highbury Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RS
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: 01462621300
Hitchin Boys' School
Address: Hitchin Boys' School, Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JB
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: 01462432181
The Priory School
Address: The Priory School, Bedford Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2UR
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 01462622300
Nearest Dentists
NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE AND STEVENAG
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, BEDFORD ROAD, HITCHIN, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG5 1HF
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact: :
OLD PARK DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 72 OLD PARK ROAD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 2JT
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: :
HITCHIN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC LIMITED
Address: 23 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1JW
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: :
THE MEWS
Address: 22 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1JW
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 7 BANCROFT COURT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1LH
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 85 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1NQ
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
BELL CHEMIST
Address: 21B BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1JW
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 450101
BANCROFT PHARMACY
Address: 41 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, SG5 1LA
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 437689
CARERX
Address: UNITS 1-5, REAR OF 95-98, BANCROFT, HITCHIN, SG5 1NQ
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 457707
NU-CROSS CHEMIST
Address: 8 HERMITAGE ROAD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1BS
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 459347
BOOTS
Address: 7 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1BH
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 432612
CROSS CHEMIST
Address: 8 REDHILL ROAD, WESTMILL ESTATE, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 2NQ
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 456169
Nearest Opticians
HITCHIN VISION CARE - HITCHIN
Address: 3 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1JQ
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (HITCHEN)
Address: 23 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1AT
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (HITCHIN)
Address: 27 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1AT
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HITCHIN)
Address: 22 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1AT
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
RUSSELL NEEDLEMAN OPTICIANS (HITCHIN)
Address: 11 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1BH
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: :
SHEPHARD & AKAY OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 5 CHURCHYARD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1HR
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
BANCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BANCROFT COURT, 30-35 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1LH
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 654040
COURTENAY HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: COURTENAY HOUSE, BANCROFT COURT, HITCHIN, SG5 1LH
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: :
ORFORD LODGE
Address: 100 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1ND
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: :
REGAL CHAMBERS SURGERY
Address: 50 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1LL
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 453232
HERTFORDSHIRE SPECIAL ALLOCATION SCHEME
Address: THE TREATMENT CENTRE, PORTMILL HOUSE, PORTMILL LANE, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1DJ
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: tel: 0333 2001220
THE PORTMILL SURGERY
Address: 114 QUEEN STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 9TH
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 434246
Transport Links
Train Stations
Hitchin
Address: Hitchin station, Walsworth Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9UL
Postcode: SG4 9UL
Line: East Coast Main Line|Cambridge line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.74 miles
Letchworth Garden City
Address: Letchworth Garden City station, Station Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3AN
Postcode: SG6 3AN
Line: Cambridge line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.97 miles
Stevenage
Address: Stevenage station, Lytton Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1XT
Postcode: SG1 1XT
Line: East Coast Main Line|Hertford loop line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 4.61 miles
Baldock
Address: Baldock station, Station Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 5BU
Postcode: SG7 5BU
Line: Cambridge line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.90 miles
Arlesey
Address: Arlesey station, Old Oak Close, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6XA
Postcode: SG15 6XA
Line: East Coast Main Line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.23 miles
Knebworth
Address: Knebworth station, Park Lane, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6AT
Postcode: SG3 6AT
Line: East Coast Main Line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.03 miles
Luton Airport Parkway
Address: Luton Airport Parkway station, Parkway Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3JW
Postcode: LU1 3JW
Line: East Midland Main Line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink)
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.31 miles
Luton
Address: Luton station, Station Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2LT
Postcode: LU1 2LT
Line: East Midland Main Line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink)
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.41 miles
Welwyn North
Address: Welwyn North station, Station Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0AS
Postcode: AL6 0AS
Line: East Coast Main Line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 9.57 miles
Ashwell & Morden
Address: Ashwell & Morden station, Station Road, Odsey, Hertfordshire, SG7 5RT
Postcode: SG7 5RT
Line: Cambridge line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 9.12 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
A1(M) J8Distance: 3.69 milesDriving Time: 5.34 minutesA1(M) J9Distance: 5.31 milesDriving Time: 9.24 minutesA1(M) J7Distance: 6.70 milesDriving Time: 8.27 minutesA1(M) J10Distance: 9.83 milesDriving Time: 11.28 minutesM1 J11Distance: 11.08 milesDriving Time: 16.89 minutes Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
Westminster Constituency Hitchin Member or Parliament 
Alistair Strathern Contact Details Contact Alistair Strathern Political Party Labour
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Hertfordshire County Council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Library opening hours and locations | Hertfordshire County Council
House Sales
Yearly House Sales
Year High Low Average Sales 2014 £257,000 £249,999 £253,500 2 2015 £277,500 £221,000 £257,817 3 2016 £259,950 £258,950 £261,450 6 2017 £290,000 £249,950 £269,975 2 2018 £269,950 £269,950 £269,950 1 2019 £307,500 £307,500 £307,500 1 2020 £270,000 £255,000 £288,333 3 2021 £317,500 £615,000 £311,238 4 2022 £275,000 £290,000 £280,000 3 2023 £260,000 £320,000 £273,750 4
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
Popular Supermarkets near SG5 1HB Supermarket Distance Directions Waitrose, Bedford Road, HITCHIN, SG5 1HF 0.19 miles Directions to Waitrose Sainsburys, Whinbush Road, HITCHIN, SG5 1PU 0.35 miles Directions to Sainsburys Iceland, Churchgate, HITCHIN, SG5 1DN 0.43 miles Directions to Iceland Asda, Queen Street, HITCHIN, SG4 9TY 0.53 miles Directions to Asda Morrisons, Broadway, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, SG6 3TS 4.57 miles Directions to Morrisons
What Popular Restaurants are near?
Burger King Restaurants near SG5 1HB Burger King Distance Directions Unit 1, Cotton Brown Park, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1UP 4.03 miles Directions to Unit 1, Cotton Brown Park Roaring Meg Retail Park, Stevenage, SG1 1XN 5.45 miles Directions to Roaring Meg Retail Park Burger King - London Luton Airport, Luton, LU2 9LY 6.41 miles Directions to Burger King - London Luton Airport 196-198 Arndale Centre, Luton, LU1 2TL 7.56 miles Directions to 196-198 Arndale Centre
Mcdonald's Restaurants near SG5 1HB Mcdonald's Distance Directions McDonald's, Nightingale Road, HITCHIN, SG5 1RQ 0.53 miles Directions to McDonald's, Nightingale Road, HITCHIN, SG5 1RQ McDonald's, Avenue One, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, SG6 2HB 3.68 miles Directions to McDonald's, Avenue One, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, SG6 2HB McDonald's, Stevenage Leisure Park, Kings Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 2UA 4.66 miles Directions to McDonald's, Stevenage Leisure Park, Kings Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 2UA McDonald's, Monkswood Retail Park, Elder Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 1TL 5.20 miles Directions to McDonald's, Monkswood Retail Park, Elder Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 1TL
KFC Restaurants near SG5 1HB Restaurant Distance Directions KFC, Stevenage Leisure Park, Kings Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 2UA 4.66 miles Directions to KFC Stevenage - Leisure Park KFC, Radwell, BALDOCK, SG7 5TR 5.50 miles Directions to KFC Baldock Services KFC, Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane, LUTON, LU2 9XG 5.79 miles Directions to KFC Luton - Wigmore Park Centre KFC, The Mall, LUTON, LU1 2LJ 7.48 miles Directions to KFC Luton - The Mall KFC, Dunstable Road, LUTON, LU1 1EH 7.74 miles Directions to KFC Luton - Dunstable Road
| Street | Town | Locality | Distance (Miles) | Central Postcode | Directions on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRAND STREET | HITCHIN | 0.13 | SG5 1HX | View on Google Maps | |
| BANCROFT | HITCHIN | 0.14 | SG5 1JW | View on Google Maps | |
| HIGH STREET | HITCHIN | 0.19 | SG5 1AT | View on Google Maps | |
| ARCADE WALK | HITCHIN | 0.20 | SG5 1EE | View on Google Maps |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitchin | 0.09 | S | 171.54 |
| Baldock | 4.75 | NE | 55.44 |
| Stevenage | 4.77 | SE | 134.60 |
| Stotfold | 4.97 | NNE | 24.39 |
| Shefford | 6.50 | NNW | 339.43 |
| Luton | 7.66 | SW | 229.94 |
| Biggleswade | 9.44 | N | 4.42 |
| Harpenden | 9.83 | SSW | 199.48 |
| Flitwick | 9.86 | WNW | 291.67 |
| Welwyn Garden City | 10.64 | SSE | 162.74 |
| Houghton Regis | 10.68 | WSW | 253.19 |
| Buntingford | 11.23 | E | 91.82 |
| Wixams | 12.43 | NW | 321.89 |
| Royston | 13.00 | ENE | 58.60 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Hitchin
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 57.00% | W 18 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 33.00% | W 18 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 8.00% | W 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 12.00% | W 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 10.00% | WNW 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 6.00% | WNW 20 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 20 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 2.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 6.00% | W 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 44.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 20.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 15.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | W 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | W 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 4 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 57.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 54.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 80.000 |
SG5 1HB has an average download speed of 57.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,464 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
35% of postcodes (419,348) have slower broadband speeds.
64% of postcodes (763,829) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 13.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
SG5 1HB has an average upload speed of 13.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,409 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
48% of postcodes (568,608) have slower upload speeds.
51% of postcodes (604,624) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
William Ransom Primary School
Address: William Ransom Primary School, Stuart Drive, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9QB
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: 01462624777
Mary Exton Primary School
Address: Mary Exton Primary School, St Michael's Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0QA
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: 01462456997
Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School
Address: Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School, Cambridge Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0JP
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01462622333
Strathmore Infant and Nursery School
Address: Strathmore Infant and Nursery School, Old Hale Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XR
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 01462459558
Ickleford Primary School
Address: Ickleford Primary School, Arlesey Road, Ickleford, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3TG
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: 01462459150
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
Address: St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin, Benslow Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RD
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: 01462459160
Whitehill Junior School
Address: Whitehill Junior School, Whitehill Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9HT
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 01462621313
Highbury Infant School and Nursery
Address: Highbury Infant School and Nursery, Standhill Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9AG
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: 01462630500
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
Address: Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy, Fishponds Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1NS
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: 01462459215
Oughton Primary and Nursery School
Address: Oughton Primary and Nursery School, Mattocke Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2NZ
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: 01462450716
Our Lady Catholic Primary School
Address: Our Lady Catholic Primary School, Old Hale Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XT
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01462622555
Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School
Address: Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School, Gaping Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2JQ
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: 01462456737
Offley Endowed Primary School and Nursery
Address: Offley Endowed Primary School and Nursery, School Lane, Offley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3AT
Distance: 2.91 miles
Contact: 01462768392
England Secondary Schools
Hitchin Girls' School
Address: Hitchin Girls' School, Highbury Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RS
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: 01462621300
Hitchin Boys' School
Address: Hitchin Boys' School, Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JB
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: 01462432181
The Priory School
Address: The Priory School, Bedford Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2UR
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 01462622300
Nearest Dentists
NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE AND STEVENAG
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, BEDFORD ROAD, HITCHIN, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG5 1HF
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact: :
OLD PARK DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 72 OLD PARK ROAD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 2JT
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: :
HITCHIN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC LIMITED
Address: 23 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1JW
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: :
THE MEWS
Address: 22 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1JW
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 7 BANCROFT COURT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1LH
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 85 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1NQ
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
BELL CHEMIST
Address: 21B BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1JW
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 450101
BANCROFT PHARMACY
Address: 41 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, SG5 1LA
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 437689
CARERX
Address: UNITS 1-5, REAR OF 95-98, BANCROFT, HITCHIN, SG5 1NQ
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 457707
NU-CROSS CHEMIST
Address: 8 HERMITAGE ROAD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1BS
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 459347
BOOTS
Address: 7 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1BH
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 432612
CROSS CHEMIST
Address: 8 REDHILL ROAD, WESTMILL ESTATE, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 2NQ
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 456169
Nearest Opticians
HITCHIN VISION CARE - HITCHIN
Address: 3 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1JQ
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (HITCHEN)
Address: 23 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1AT
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (HITCHIN)
Address: 27 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1AT
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HITCHIN)
Address: 22 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1AT
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
RUSSELL NEEDLEMAN OPTICIANS (HITCHIN)
Address: 11 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1BH
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: :
SHEPHARD & AKAY OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 5 CHURCHYARD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1HR
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
BANCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BANCROFT COURT, 30-35 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1LH
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 654040
COURTENAY HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: COURTENAY HOUSE, BANCROFT COURT, HITCHIN, SG5 1LH
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: :
ORFORD LODGE
Address: 100 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1ND
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: :
REGAL CHAMBERS SURGERY
Address: 50 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1LL
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 453232
HERTFORDSHIRE SPECIAL ALLOCATION SCHEME
Address: THE TREATMENT CENTRE, PORTMILL HOUSE, PORTMILL LANE, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1DJ
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: tel: 0333 2001220
THE PORTMILL SURGERY
Address: 114 QUEEN STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 9TH
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 434246
Transport Links
Train Stations
Hitchin
Address: Hitchin station, Walsworth Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9UL
Postcode: SG4 9UL
Line: East Coast Main Line|Cambridge line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.74 miles
Letchworth Garden City
Address: Letchworth Garden City station, Station Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3AN
Postcode: SG6 3AN
Line: Cambridge line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.97 miles
Stevenage
Address: Stevenage station, Lytton Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1XT
Postcode: SG1 1XT
Line: East Coast Main Line|Hertford loop line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 4.61 miles
Baldock
Address: Baldock station, Station Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 5BU
Postcode: SG7 5BU
Line: Cambridge line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.90 miles
Arlesey
Address: Arlesey station, Old Oak Close, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6XA
Postcode: SG15 6XA
Line: East Coast Main Line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.23 miles
Knebworth
Address: Knebworth station, Park Lane, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6AT
Postcode: SG3 6AT
Line: East Coast Main Line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.03 miles
Luton Airport Parkway
Address: Luton Airport Parkway station, Parkway Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3JW
Postcode: LU1 3JW
Line: East Midland Main Line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink)
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.31 miles
Luton
Address: Luton station, Station Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2LT
Postcode: LU1 2LT
Line: East Midland Main Line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink)
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.41 miles
Welwyn North
Address: Welwyn North station, Station Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0AS
Postcode: AL6 0AS
Line: East Coast Main Line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 9.57 miles
Ashwell & Morden
Address: Ashwell & Morden station, Station Road, Odsey, Hertfordshire, SG7 5RT
Postcode: SG7 5RT
Line: Cambridge line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 9.12 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Hitchin |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Alistair Strathern |
| Political Party | Labour |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Hertfordshire County Council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Library opening hours and locations | Hertfordshire County CouncilHouse Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £257,000 | £249,999 | £253,500 | 2 |
| 2015 | £277,500 | £221,000 | £257,817 | 3 |
| 2016 | £259,950 | £258,950 | £261,450 | 6 |
| 2017 | £290,000 | £249,950 | £269,975 | 2 |
| 2018 | £269,950 | £269,950 | £269,950 | 1 |
| 2019 | £307,500 | £307,500 | £307,500 | 1 |
| 2020 | £270,000 | £255,000 | £288,333 | 3 |
| 2021 | £317,500 | £615,000 | £311,238 | 4 |
| 2022 | £275,000 | £290,000 | £280,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | £260,000 | £320,000 | £273,750 | 4 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Waitrose, Bedford Road, HITCHIN, SG5 1HF | 0.19 miles | Directions to Waitrose |
| Sainsburys, Whinbush Road, HITCHIN, SG5 1PU | 0.35 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, Churchgate, HITCHIN, SG5 1DN | 0.43 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Asda, Queen Street, HITCHIN, SG4 9TY | 0.53 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Morrisons, Broadway, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, SG6 3TS | 4.57 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1, Cotton Brown Park, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1UP | 4.03 miles | Directions to Unit 1, Cotton Brown Park |
| Roaring Meg Retail Park, Stevenage, SG1 1XN | 5.45 miles | Directions to Roaring Meg Retail Park |
| Burger King - London Luton Airport, Luton, LU2 9LY | 6.41 miles | Directions to Burger King - London Luton Airport |
| 196-198 Arndale Centre, Luton, LU1 2TL | 7.56 miles | Directions to 196-198 Arndale Centre |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Nightingale Road, HITCHIN, SG5 1RQ | 0.53 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Nightingale Road, HITCHIN, SG5 1RQ |
| McDonald's, Avenue One, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, SG6 2HB | 3.68 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Avenue One, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, SG6 2HB |
| McDonald's, Stevenage Leisure Park, Kings Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 2UA | 4.66 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Stevenage Leisure Park, Kings Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 2UA |
| McDonald's, Monkswood Retail Park, Elder Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 1TL | 5.20 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Monkswood Retail Park, Elder Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 1TL |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Stevenage Leisure Park, Kings Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 2UA | 4.66 miles | Directions to KFC Stevenage - Leisure Park |
| KFC, Radwell, BALDOCK, SG7 5TR | 5.50 miles | Directions to KFC Baldock Services |
| KFC, Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane, LUTON, LU2 9XG | 5.79 miles | Directions to KFC Luton - Wigmore Park Centre |
| KFC, The Mall, LUTON, LU1 2LJ | 7.48 miles | Directions to KFC Luton - The Mall |
| KFC, Dunstable Road, LUTON, LU1 1EH | 7.74 miles | Directions to KFC Luton - Dunstable Road |