SG5 1JQ Postcode in Hitchin
SG5 1JQ is the Postcode in Bancroft
SG5 1JQ 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 (1JQ) 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 JQ.
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 1JQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the SG5 1JQ postcode have the street address of Bancroft
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 5 individuals call the SG5 1JQ postcode their home.
SG5 1JQ is within the town of HITCHIN.
The SG5 1JQ postcode area is composed of 12.2% residential properties, 87.8% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in SG5 1JQ are flats. Of these flats, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced.
Most properties in SG5 1JQ are privately rented with the rest being unknown tenure.
None Domestic Buildings in SG5 1JQ fall under these categories: Shops, Food And Drink and Offices.
Shops include 16, 4-5, 14, 15, 3, 11C, 11A-11B, and 6-8, Bancroft.
Food And Drink include Prezzo 17, Rear Of 9-10, and 15, Bancroft.
Offices include 1 Croft Chambers 11, 4-5, Firstsecond Floor Offices White Stuff 15, 13, 7, and 2 Croft Chambers 11, Bancroft.
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SG5 1JQ: Points of Interest
White Stuff
White Stuff is a retail outlet located at 15 - 17 Bancroft, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JQ.
Little Rascals
Little Rascals is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at 9 - 10 Bancroft, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JQ.
COSTA COFFEE
COSTA COFFEE is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at 11C Bancroft, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JQ.
Superdrug Stores plc
Superdrug Stores plc is a retail outlet located at 9 - 10 Bancroft, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JQ.
Wilko
Wilko is a retail outlet located at 18 - 19 Bancroft, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JQ.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 12.2% |
| Commercial | 87.8% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for SG5 1JQ
The telephone area code for SG5 1JQ is 01462 Hitchin.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 51.9493484172 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.277965705021 |
Retail and Shopping near SG5 1JQ
Street
Town
Locality
Distance (Miles)
Central Postcode
Directions on Google Maps
HIGH STREET
HITCHIN
0.07
SG5 1AT
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BRAND STREET
HITCHIN
0.07
SG5 1HX
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CHURCHYARD
HITCHIN
0.08
SG5 1HR
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BANCROFT
HITCHIN
0.09
SG5 1JW
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Nearest Town
Distance (Miles)
Direction
Bearing
Hitchin
0.09
W
276.88
Stevenage
4.63
SE
134.62
Baldock
4.72
NE
53.74
Stotfold
5.02
NNE
22.85
Shefford
6.63
NNW
338.90
Luton
7.67
SW
231.00
Biggleswade
9.53
N
3.76
Harpenden
9.77
SSW
200.25
Flitwick
9.99
WNW
291.98
Welwyn Garden City
10.52
SSE
163.11
Houghton Regis
10.75
WSW
253.86
Buntingford
11.13
E
91.32
Wixams
12.57
NW
321.81
Royston
12.96
ENE
57.99
Hatfield
12.98
S
169.01
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Hitchin
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 06:00 to 09:00 
Heavy rain 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 88.00% SSE 9 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Heavy rain 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 94.00% SSE 16 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Heavy rain 8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 86.00% S 22 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Heavy rain 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 88.00% S 20 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Heavy rain 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 85.00% S 22 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Heavy rain 13.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 92.00% SSW 22 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 
Heavy rain shower (night) 14.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 89.00% SSW 22 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Heavy rain 14.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 67.00% SSW 25 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Heavy rain 14.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 78.00% SSW 25 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Heavy rain 14.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 78.00% SSW 22 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Heavy rain 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 79.00% SSW 20 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Heavy rain 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 79.00% SSW 18 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Heavy rain 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 81.00% SSW 16 mph 21:00 to 00:00 
Light rain 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 59.00% SSW 16 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 
Cloudy 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 22.00% SSW 13 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Cloudy 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 20.00% SSW 13 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Cloudy 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 13.00% SSW 11 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Cloudy 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 8.00% SW 13 mph 12:00 to 15:00 
Partly cloudy (day) 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 7.00% SW 13 mph 15:00 to 18:00 
Sunny day 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 5.00% SW 13 mph 18:00 to 21:00 
Clear night 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 1.00% SW 13 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Clear night 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 2.00% SW 13 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Clear night 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 1.00% SW 13 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Clear night 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 2.00% SW 11 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Clear night 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 2.00% WSW 11 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Sunny day 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 2.00% WSW 11 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Sunny day 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 2.00% WSW 11 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Sunny day 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 4.00% WSW 9 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Clear night 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 4.00% WSW 9 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Clear night 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 5.00% WSW 7 mph
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
Average Mbps 56.300 Median Mbps 79.700 Maximum Mbps 79.980
SG5 1JQ has an average download speed of 56.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,581 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
34% of postcodes (405,760) have slower broadband speeds.
66% of postcodes (777,300) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
Average Mbps 13.000 Median Mbps 20.000 Maximum Mbps 20.000
SG5 1JQ has an average upload speed of 13 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,716 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
45% of postcodes (535,563) have slower upload speeds.
54% of postcodes (638,362) 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: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01462624777
Mary Exton Primary School
Address: Mary Exton Primary School, St Michael's Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0QA
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 01462456997
Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School
Address: Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School, Cambridge Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0JP
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: 01462622333
Strathmore Infant and Nursery School
Address: Strathmore Infant and Nursery School, Old Hale Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XR
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 01462459558
Ickleford Primary School
Address: Ickleford Primary School, Arlesey Road, Ickleford, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3TG
Distance: 1.60 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: 0.57 miles
Contact: 01462459160
Whitehill Junior School
Address: Whitehill Junior School, Whitehill Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9HT
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01462621313
Highbury Infant School and Nursery
Address: Highbury Infant School and Nursery, Standhill Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9AG
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: 01462630500
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
Address: Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy, Fishponds Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1NS
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: 01462459215
Oughton Primary and Nursery School
Address: Oughton Primary and Nursery School, Mattocke Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2NZ
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01462450716
Our Lady Catholic Primary School
Address: Our Lady Catholic Primary School, Old Hale Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XT
Distance: 1.02 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: 0.40 miles
Contact: 01462456737
England Secondary Schools
Hitchin Girls' School
Address: Hitchin Girls' School, Highbury Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RS
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: 01462621300
Hitchin Boys' School
Address: Hitchin Boys' School, Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JB
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: 01462432181
The Priory School
Address: The Priory School, Bedford Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2UR
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01462622300
Nearest Dentists
HITCHIN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC LIMITED
Address: 23 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1JW
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: :
THE MEWS
Address: 22 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1JW
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: :
NO 1 HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, SG5 1BH
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact: :
37A HERMITAGE ROAD [THE DENTAL SURGERY]
Address: 37A HERMITAGE ROAD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1BY
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 85 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1NQ
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 7 BANCROFT COURT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1LH
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
NU-CROSS CHEMIST
Address: 8 HERMITAGE ROAD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1BS
Distance: 0.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 459347
BELL CHEMIST
Address: 21B BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1JW
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 450101
BOOTS
Address: 7 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1BH
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 432612
CARERX
Address: UNITS 1-5, REAR OF 95-98, BANCROFT, HITCHIN, SG5 1NQ
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 457707
BANCROFT PHARMACY
Address: 41 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, SG5 1LA
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 437689
CROSS CHEMIST
Address: 8 REDHILL ROAD, WESTMILL ESTATE, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 2NQ
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 456169
Nearest Opticians
HITCHIN VISION CARE - HITCHIN
Address: 3 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1JQ
Distance: 0.00 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (HITCHEN)
Address: 23 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1AT
Distance: 0.07 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (HITCHIN)
Address: 27 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1AT
Distance: 0.07 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HITCHIN)
Address: 22 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1AT
Distance: 0.07 miles
Contact: :
SHEPHARD & AKAY OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 5 CHURCHYARD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1HR
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: :
RUSSELL NEEDLEMAN OPTICIANS (HITCHIN)
Address: 11 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1BH
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
ORFORD LODGE
Address: 100 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1ND
Distance: 0.11 miles
Contact: :
HERTFORDSHIRE SPECIAL ALLOCATION SCHEME
Address: THE TREATMENT CENTRE, PORTMILL HOUSE, PORTMILL LANE, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1DJ
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact: tel: 0333 2001220
THE PORTMILL SURGERY
Address: 114 QUEEN STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 9TH
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 434246
BANCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BANCROFT COURT, 30-35 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1LH
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 654040
COURTENAY HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: COURTENAY HOUSE, BANCROFT COURT, HITCHIN, SG5 1LH
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: :
REGAL CHAMBERS SURGERY
Address: 50 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1LL
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 453232
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: 0.67 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: 2.96 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: 4.47 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: 4.88 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: 5.32 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: 6.89 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: 7.30 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: 7.42 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: 9.44 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: 9.10 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
A1(M) J8Distance: 3.31 milesDriving Time: 4.90 minutesA1(M) J9Distance: 5.02 milesDriving Time: 8.50 minutesA1(M) J7Distance: 6.32 milesDriving Time: 7.83 minutesA1(M) J10Distance: 6.61 milesDriving Time: 10.83 minutesA1(M) J6Distance: 10.98 milesDriving Time: 12.32 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
Local Postcodes
SG5 1LA BancroftSG5 1JW BancroftSG5 1NB BancroftSG5 1LS BancroftSG5 1LP Brand StreetSG5 1JE Brand StreetSG5 1HX Brand StreetSG5 1HS Brand StreetSG5 1DN ChurchgateSG5 1HR ChurchyardSG5 1HP ChurchyardSG5 1JA Grammar School WalkSG5 1JD Grammar School WalkSG5 1DG Hermitage RoadSG5 1BS Hermitage RoadSG5 1LT Hermitage RoadSG5 1AT High StreetSG5 1BH High StreetSG5 1DR Market PlaceSG5 1EH Paynes ParkSG5 1DJ Portmill Lane
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
Popular Supermarkets near SG5 1JQ Supermarket Distance Directions Iceland, Churchgate, HITCHIN, SG5 1DN 0.23 miles Directions to Iceland Sainsburys, Whinbush Road, HITCHIN, SG5 1PU 0.28 miles Directions to Sainsburys Asda, Queen Street, HITCHIN, SG4 9TY 0.31 miles Directions to Asda Waitrose, Bedford Road, HITCHIN, SG5 1HF 0.37 miles Directions to Waitrose Morrisons, Broadway, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, SG6 3TS 4.57 miles Directions to Morrisons
What Popular Restaurants are near?
Burger King Restaurants near SG5 1JQ Burger King Distance Directions Unit 1, Cotton Brown Park, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1UP 4.00 miles Directions to Unit 1, Cotton Brown Park Roaring Meg Retail Park, Stevenage, SG1 1XN 5.30 miles Directions to Roaring Meg Retail Park Burger King - London Luton Airport, Luton, LU2 9LY 6.40 miles Directions to Burger King - London Luton Airport 196-198 Arndale Centre, Luton, LU1 2TL 7.58 miles Directions to 196-198 Arndale Centre
Mcdonald's Restaurants near SG5 1JQ Mcdonald's Distance Directions McDonald's, Nightingale Road, HITCHIN, SG5 1RQ 0.50 miles Directions to McDonald's, Nightingale Road, HITCHIN, SG5 1RQ McDonald's, Avenue One, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, SG6 2HB 3.66 miles Directions to McDonald's, Avenue One, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, SG6 2HB McDonald's, Stevenage Leisure Park, Kings Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 2UA 4.52 miles Directions to McDonald's, Stevenage Leisure Park, Kings Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 2UA McDonald's, Monkswood Retail Park, Elder Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 1TL 5.06 miles Directions to McDonald's, Monkswood Retail Park, Elder Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 1TL
KFC Restaurants near SG5 1JQ Restaurant Distance Directions KFC, Stevenage Leisure Park, Kings Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 2UA 4.52 miles Directions to KFC Stevenage - Leisure Park KFC, Radwell, BALDOCK, SG7 5TR 5.52 miles Directions to KFC Baldock Services KFC, Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane, LUTON, LU2 9XG 5.78 miles Directions to KFC Luton - Wigmore Park Centre KFC, The Mall, LUTON, LU1 2LJ 7.50 miles Directions to KFC Luton - The Mall KFC, Dunstable Road, LUTON, LU1 1EH 7.76 miles Directions to KFC Luton - Dunstable Road
| Street | Town | Locality | Distance (Miles) | Central Postcode | Directions on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH STREET | HITCHIN | 0.07 | SG5 1AT | View on Google Maps | |
| BRAND STREET | HITCHIN | 0.07 | SG5 1HX | View on Google Maps | |
| CHURCHYARD | HITCHIN | 0.08 | SG5 1HR | View on Google Maps | |
| BANCROFT | HITCHIN | 0.09 | SG5 1JW | View on Google Maps |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitchin | 0.09 | W | 276.88 |
| Stevenage | 4.63 | SE | 134.62 |
| Baldock | 4.72 | NE | 53.74 |
| Stotfold | 5.02 | NNE | 22.85 |
| Shefford | 6.63 | NNW | 338.90 |
| Luton | 7.67 | SW | 231.00 |
| Biggleswade | 9.53 | N | 3.76 |
| Harpenden | 9.77 | SSW | 200.25 |
| Flitwick | 9.99 | WNW | 291.98 |
| Welwyn Garden City | 10.52 | SSE | 163.11 |
| Houghton Regis | 10.75 | WSW | 253.86 |
| Buntingford | 11.13 | E | 91.32 |
| Wixams | 12.57 | NW | 321.81 |
| Royston | 12.96 | ENE | 57.99 |
| Hatfield | 12.98 | S | 169.01 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Hitchin
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 88.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 94.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 86.00% | S 22 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 88.00% | S 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 85.00% | S 22 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 13.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 92.00% | SSW 22 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 89.00% | SSW 22 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain | 14.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 67.00% | SSW 25 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 14.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 78.00% | SSW 25 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 14.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 78.00% | SSW 22 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 79.00% | SSW 20 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 79.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 81.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 59.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 22.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 20.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 2.00% | SW 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 56.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 79.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.980 |
SG5 1JQ has an average download speed of 56.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,581 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
34% of postcodes (405,760) have slower broadband speeds.
66% of postcodes (777,300) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 13.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 20.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
SG5 1JQ has an average upload speed of 13 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,716 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
45% of postcodes (535,563) have slower upload speeds.
54% of postcodes (638,362) 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: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01462624777
Mary Exton Primary School
Address: Mary Exton Primary School, St Michael's Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0QA
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 01462456997
Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School
Address: Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School, Cambridge Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0JP
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: 01462622333
Strathmore Infant and Nursery School
Address: Strathmore Infant and Nursery School, Old Hale Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XR
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 01462459558
Ickleford Primary School
Address: Ickleford Primary School, Arlesey Road, Ickleford, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3TG
Distance: 1.60 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: 0.57 miles
Contact: 01462459160
Whitehill Junior School
Address: Whitehill Junior School, Whitehill Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9HT
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01462621313
Highbury Infant School and Nursery
Address: Highbury Infant School and Nursery, Standhill Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9AG
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: 01462630500
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
Address: Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy, Fishponds Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1NS
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: 01462459215
Oughton Primary and Nursery School
Address: Oughton Primary and Nursery School, Mattocke Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2NZ
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01462450716
Our Lady Catholic Primary School
Address: Our Lady Catholic Primary School, Old Hale Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XT
Distance: 1.02 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: 0.40 miles
Contact: 01462456737
England Secondary Schools
Hitchin Girls' School
Address: Hitchin Girls' School, Highbury Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RS
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: 01462621300
Hitchin Boys' School
Address: Hitchin Boys' School, Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JB
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: 01462432181
The Priory School
Address: The Priory School, Bedford Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2UR
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01462622300
Nearest Dentists
HITCHIN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC LIMITED
Address: 23 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1JW
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: :
THE MEWS
Address: 22 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1JW
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: :
NO 1 HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, SG5 1BH
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact: :
37A HERMITAGE ROAD [THE DENTAL SURGERY]
Address: 37A HERMITAGE ROAD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1BY
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 85 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1NQ
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 7 BANCROFT COURT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1LH
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
NU-CROSS CHEMIST
Address: 8 HERMITAGE ROAD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1BS
Distance: 0.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 459347
BELL CHEMIST
Address: 21B BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1JW
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 450101
BOOTS
Address: 7 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1BH
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 432612
CARERX
Address: UNITS 1-5, REAR OF 95-98, BANCROFT, HITCHIN, SG5 1NQ
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 457707
BANCROFT PHARMACY
Address: 41 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, SG5 1LA
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 437689
CROSS CHEMIST
Address: 8 REDHILL ROAD, WESTMILL ESTATE, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 2NQ
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 456169
Nearest Opticians
HITCHIN VISION CARE - HITCHIN
Address: 3 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1JQ
Distance: 0.00 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (HITCHEN)
Address: 23 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1AT
Distance: 0.07 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (HITCHIN)
Address: 27 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1AT
Distance: 0.07 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HITCHIN)
Address: 22 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1AT
Distance: 0.07 miles
Contact: :
SHEPHARD & AKAY OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 5 CHURCHYARD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1HR
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: :
RUSSELL NEEDLEMAN OPTICIANS (HITCHIN)
Address: 11 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1BH
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
ORFORD LODGE
Address: 100 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1ND
Distance: 0.11 miles
Contact: :
HERTFORDSHIRE SPECIAL ALLOCATION SCHEME
Address: THE TREATMENT CENTRE, PORTMILL HOUSE, PORTMILL LANE, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1DJ
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact: tel: 0333 2001220
THE PORTMILL SURGERY
Address: 114 QUEEN STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 9TH
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 434246
BANCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BANCROFT COURT, 30-35 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1LH
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 654040
COURTENAY HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: COURTENAY HOUSE, BANCROFT COURT, HITCHIN, SG5 1LH
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: :
REGAL CHAMBERS SURGERY
Address: 50 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1LL
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 453232
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: 0.67 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: 2.96 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: 4.47 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: 4.88 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: 5.32 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: 6.89 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: 7.30 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: 7.42 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: 9.44 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: 9.10 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 CouncilLocal Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Churchgate, HITCHIN, SG5 1DN | 0.23 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Whinbush Road, HITCHIN, SG5 1PU | 0.28 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
| Asda, Queen Street, HITCHIN, SG4 9TY | 0.31 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Waitrose, Bedford Road, HITCHIN, SG5 1HF | 0.37 miles | Directions to Waitrose |
| 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 | 4.00 miles | Directions to Unit 1, Cotton Brown Park |
| Roaring Meg Retail Park, Stevenage, SG1 1XN | 5.30 miles | Directions to Roaring Meg Retail Park |
| Burger King - London Luton Airport, Luton, LU2 9LY | 6.40 miles | Directions to Burger King - London Luton Airport |
| 196-198 Arndale Centre, Luton, LU1 2TL | 7.58 miles | Directions to 196-198 Arndale Centre |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Nightingale Road, HITCHIN, SG5 1RQ | 0.50 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Nightingale Road, HITCHIN, SG5 1RQ |
| McDonald's, Avenue One, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, SG6 2HB | 3.66 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Avenue One, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, SG6 2HB |
| McDonald's, Stevenage Leisure Park, Kings Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 2UA | 4.52 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Stevenage Leisure Park, Kings Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 2UA |
| McDonald's, Monkswood Retail Park, Elder Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 1TL | 5.06 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 | 4.52 miles | Directions to KFC Stevenage - Leisure Park |
| KFC, Radwell, BALDOCK, SG7 5TR | 5.52 miles | Directions to KFC Baldock Services |
| KFC, Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane, LUTON, LU2 9XG | 5.78 miles | Directions to KFC Luton - Wigmore Park Centre |
| KFC, The Mall, LUTON, LU1 2LJ | 7.50 miles | Directions to KFC Luton - The Mall |
| KFC, Dunstable Road, LUTON, LU1 1EH | 7.76 miles | Directions to KFC Luton - Dunstable Road |