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Hitchin Bearton, North Hertfordshire, England
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Hitchin Bearton, North Hertfordshire, England
SG5 1XT is in the North Hertfordshire local authority (E07000099). The property market in the SG5 1XT postcode area had 0 properties sold in 2021. Across the SG5 area, there were 605 properties sold in 2021, with an average value of £430394.
Property market | £476,343 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is London Luton (7.3 miles) | |
Broadband | 83.8mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 7 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 565 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Hitchin and Harpenden level) | |
Community | Median age is 42.2 | Population of 8,489 | Happiness is Above Average for Hertfordshire, High for UK | |
Crime | 3.0 burglaries per 1k people (North Hertfordshire) | |
Commute (approx) | - Kings Cross (22 mins) - Cambridge (25 mins) - London St Pancras (33 mins) - Highbury & Islington (36 mins) - London Bridge (48 min... (view more here) | |
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£476,343 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is London Luton (7.3 miles) | |
83.8mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 42.2 | 8,489 | Happiness is Above Average for Hertfordshire, High for UK | |
Ranked 7 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions565 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Hitchin and Harpenden level) | |
3.0 burglaries per 1k people (North Hertfordshire) | |
- Kings Cross (22 mins) - Cambridge (25 mins) - London St Pancras (33 mins) - Highbury & Islington (36 mins) - London Bridge (48 mins) - East Croydon (63 mins) - Cannon Street (67 mins) - Charing Cross (72 mins) - Wimbledon (86 mins) - York (90 mins) |
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Places to live if you commute to Waterloo UK towns & villages recommended by us Top locations by % of residents in high income jobsThe property market in Hitchin Bearton has had a steady increase over the last few years but slowing growth. On average, a detached house costs £776,414, which is up 5.1% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £476,343, a terraced house £364,427 and a flat £231,763. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you £875 per month. Property prices in Hitchin Bearton are slightly lower than the average property prices across Hertfordshire and are much higher compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Hitchin Bearton, prices have risen much more quickly than the annual average price change seen across the Hertfordshire region.
Property data is based on North Hertfordshire level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£)
Train Station | Distance from Hitchin Bearton | Commute optionsClick to view route details |
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Hitchin A relatively busy station. Station footfall changed -1% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Kings Cross (30 mins - London North Eastern Railway - £400 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (33 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) - £226 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (35 mins - Thameslink - £400 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 36 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) - £400 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 50 mins - Thameslink - £431 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 68 mins - Thameslink - £400 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (2 change(s) - 67 mins - Southeastern - £400 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (2 change(s) - 72 mins - Southeastern - £400 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (3 change(s) - 86 mins - Thameslink - £400 monthly fare) View details - York (103 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - Victoria (2 change(s) - 92 mins - Southern - £400 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 122 mins - Thameslink) View details - Leeds (126 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - London Liverpool Street (1 change(s) - 113 mins - Greater Anglia - £400 monthly fare) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 145 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 168 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Reading (2 change(s) - 173 mins - Great Western Railway) View details |
Arlesey A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +5% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- London St Pancras (40 mins - Thameslink - £454 monthly fare) View details - Kings Cross (47 mins - Thameslink - £454 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 45 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 50 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) - £454 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 55 mins - Thameslink - £451 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 72 mins - Thameslink - £454 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (2 change(s) - 73 mins - Southeastern - £454 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (2 change(s) - 78 mins - Southeastern - £454 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 94 mins - Thameslink - £454 monthly fare) View details - Victoria (2 change(s) - 100 mins - Southern - £454 monthly fare) View details - York (2 change(s) - 105 mins - Grand Central) View details - Brighton (2 change(s) - 127 mins - Southern) View details - Leeds (2 change(s) - 127 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 162 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Reading (2 change(s) - 178 mins - Great Western Railway) View details |
Baldock A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +2% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Cambridge (26 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) - £203 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (44 mins - Thameslink - £439 monthly fare) View details - Kings Cross (50 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) - £439 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 53 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) - £439 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 59 mins - Thameslink - £469 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 77 mins - Thameslink - £439 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (2 change(s) - 76 mins - Southeastern - £439 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (2 change(s) - 81 mins - Southeastern - £439 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (3 change(s) - 94 mins - Thameslink - £439 monthly fare) View details - Victoria (2 change(s) - 100 mins - Southern - £439 monthly fare) View details - York (1 change(s) - 112 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - London Liverpool Street (1 change(s) - 112 mins - Greater Anglia - £439 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 130 mins - Thameslink) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 134 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details |
Stevenage A relatively busy station. Station footfall changed -3% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Kings Cross (28 mins - London North Eastern Railway - £381 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (38 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) - £261 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (29 mins - Thameslink - £381 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 44 mins - Thameslink - £412 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (59 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) - £381 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 62 mins - Thameslink - £381 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (2 change(s) - 62 mins - Southeastern - £381 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (2 change(s) - 67 mins - Southeastern - £381 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (3 change(s) - 81 mins - Thameslink - £381 monthly fare) View details - Victoria (2 change(s) - 87 mins - Southern - £381 monthly fare) View details - York (107 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 116 mins - Thameslink) View details - London Liverpool Street (1 change(s) - 116 mins - Greater Anglia - £381 monthly fare) View details - Leeds (130 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 148 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Reading (2 change(s) - 167 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 171 mins - TransPennine Express) View details |
Knebworth A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -2% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Kings Cross (34 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) - £335 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 39 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) - £335 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 42 mins - Thameslink - £335 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (50 mins - Thameslink - £312 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 57 mins - Thameslink - £365 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 72 mins - Thameslink - £335 monthly fare) View details - York (1 change(s) - 110 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 121 mins - Thameslink) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 135 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - London Liverpool Street (1 change(s) - 138 mins - Greater Anglia - £335 monthly fare) View details |
Hitchin Bearton has a high number of nearby schools, so there is plenty of choice although there may also be a lot of competition for spaces too. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Hitchin Boys' School, which was was rated as outstanding in 2016. There are 3 other outstanding schools nearby too. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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School | Type | Outstanding? |
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William Ransom Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | Yes - 2015 |
The Priory School | Secondary school Foundation school - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
Hitchin Girls' School | Secondary school Academy converter - Girls | Yes - 2014 |
Hitchin Boys' School | Secondary school Academy converter - Boys | Yes - 2016 |
Highbury Infant School and Nursery | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Strathmore Infant and Nursery School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Purwell Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Whitehill Junior School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Mary Exton Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Ickleford Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
Fearnhill School | Secondary school Foundation school - Mixed | No |
Kingshott School | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
Oughton Primary and Nursery School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Our Lady Catholic Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (9/27/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Hitchin | |
Hitchin Boys' School | Secondary school Academy converter - Boys | 1: Outstanding (1/27/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Hitchin | |
Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (3/24/2009) | Ofsted Report Link | Hitchin | |
Hitchin Girls' School | Secondary school Academy converter - Girls | 1: Outstanding (6/20/2013) | 134 submissions 86.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Hitchin |
William Ransom Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (12/5/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Hitchin | |
Ickleford Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (5/9/2013) | 74 submissions 96.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Hitchin |
The Priory School | Secondary school Foundation school - Mixed | 2: Good (3/20/2013) | 265 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Hitchin |
Fearnhill School | Secondary school Foundation school - Mixed | 2: Good (9/14/2022) | 78 submissions 75.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Letchworth |
Oughton Primary and Nursery School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (6/8/2017) | Ofsted Report Link | Hitchin | |
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (1/16/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Hitchin | |
Strathmore Infant and Nursery School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (1/24/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Hitchin | |
Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (5/13/2011) | Ofsted Report Link | Hitchin | |
Whitehill Junior School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (6/15/2017) | Ofsted Report Link | Hitchin | |
Mary Exton Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (9/28/2022) | 84 submissions 98.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Hitchin |
Our Lady Catholic Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (7/6/2022) | 56 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Hitchin |
Highbury Infant School and Nursery | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (6/21/2013) | 83 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Hitchin |
Purwell Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (10/19/2022) | 59 submissions 90.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Hitchin |
Kingshott School | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | Hitchin |
School | Type |
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St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (9/27/2018) |
Hitchin Boys' School Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (1/27/2016) |
Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (3/24/2009) |
Hitchin Girls' School Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (6/20/2013) 134 submissions 86.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
William Ransom Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (12/5/2014) |
Ickleford Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/9/2013) 74 submissions 96.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
The Priory School Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (3/20/2013) 265 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Fearnhill School Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (9/14/2022) 78 submissions 75.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Oughton Primary and Nursery School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/8/2017) |
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (1/16/2019) |
Strathmore Infant and Nursery School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (1/24/2014) |
Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/13/2011) |
Whitehill Junior School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/15/2017) |
Mary Exton Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (9/28/2022) 84 submissions 98.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Our Lady Catholic Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (7/6/2022) 56 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Highbury Infant School and Nursery Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/21/2013) 83 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Purwell Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (10/19/2022) 59 submissions 90.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Kingshott School Ofsted report | Primary & Secondary |
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Average speed | 83.8 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 94.8% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.3% |
SG5 1XT | UK Average | |
% of premises with 0 to 2 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 2 to 5 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 5 to 10 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 10 to 30 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 30 to 300Mbps download speed | 2.4% | 34% (96% have access to at least 30Mbps) |
% of premises with greater than 300Mbps download speed | 97.6% | 62% |
Hitchin Bearton has a good numbers of stores nearby to choose from, including: Asda Hitchin Supermarket, Iceland Hitchin, M&S Hitchin SF, M&S Oakfield Hitchin BP, Sainsburys Hitchin, Tesco Hitchin Station Lyon Express, Waitrose Hitchin. There are many pubs and bars nearby, including: Beer Shop, Bricklayers Arms PH, Club 85, Coopers Arms, Kite at The Red Hart, Molly Malones, Pitcher & Piano, Queen Mother Theatre, Rose & Crown, The A... (see map below for more bars and associated links). Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, we found many nearby, including: 27 Street, Bagels & Baguettes, Bar Azita, Bosphorus, Cantina Carnitas, Chicken George, Cinnabar, Delizia, Deroka, Fabios Gelato, Granello Lounge, Herm... (see map below for more). There is a wide range of cafes and coffee shops in the area, including: Cafe Rouge, Cafe Seventy Seven, Cafe Valeriya, Caffe Elite, Caffe Nero, Costa Coffee, Groundworks Coffee, Hatter's Cafe, Hitchin Cafe, Hitchin Kitchen... (see map below for more). SG5 1XT has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
Relative to the UK as a whole, Hertfordshire has an average crime rate (64 crimes reported per thousand people). Hitchin Bearton is safer than this, with 57 crimes reported per thousand people. In regards to burglaries, Hitchin Bearton has a lower rate (3 burglaries per thousand people) than an average location in the UK with the same density. Source: ONS
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