SG4 area guide
Who lives in SG4, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Council
- North Hertfordshire
- Region
- East of England
- Population
- 48,748 (2024)
SG4Postcode district · Hitchin
What SG4 is like
The SG4 postcode district in North Hertfordshire covers 905 live postcodes and is home to about 48,748 people in 20,082 households. 66.9% of households own their home, 18% rent privately and 13.5% are in social housing. The largest age group is 45–49, and 61.2% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of England. Higher-harm crime is well below the England and Wales average. Homes in SG4 sold for a median of £475,000 over the year to August 2026.
How SG4 compares
Headline figures for SG4, set against England as a whole.
Less deprived than most. Scored from 1 (most deprived in England) to 10 (least deprived).
Around the middle: 19.7 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.
Average annual income before tax, higher than 83% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.
Worth knowing before you invest
Where SG4 differs most from the national average.
- 01Among the more affluent placesPositive
Scores 8.1 out of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, making it less deprived than most of England.
- 02Prices fallingLook closer
The median sale price in SG4 is down 6.9% on the year before.
- 03Well-rated schoolsPositive
96% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
SG4 FAQs
01Is SG4 a good place to live?Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
02How much does a house cost in SG4?The median sale price over the last year was £475,000.
The median sale price over the last year was £475,000.
03Is SG4 safe?How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
04Who lives in SG4?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
05Which council covers SG4?The local authority for SG4 is North Hertfordshire.
The local authority for SG4 is North Hertfordshire.
06How well connected is SG4?Connectivity scores 0.7 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 0.7 out of 10.
Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.