Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the SG5 postcode area, covering Hitchin and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£293,148
Median price
£250,000
5-year trend
+25.3%
Total sales
20,753
The SG5 area has 812 individual postcodes with 20,753 registered sales. Prices are +26.1% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Hitchin. The five-year price movement is +25.3%.
With an average of £293,148, SG5 is a mid-range area, +26.1% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 20,753 recorded sales across 812 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in SG5 is +25.3%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
SG5 4FX
£246,901 avg · 227 sales
SG5 1RY
£211,405 avg · 179 sales
SG5 4FY
£226,544 avg · 172 sales
SG5 2JL
£187,826 avg · 164 sales
SG5 4FB
£378,536 avg · 159 sales
SG5 1HF
£146,452 avg · 157 sales
SG5 1AR
£219,510 avg · 154 sales
SG5 4EY
£404,832 avg · 148 sales
SG5 2JJ
£215,107 avg · 140 sales
This SG5 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the SG5 postcode area is £293,148, based on 20,753 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Hitchin.
Properties in SG5 average £293,148, which is +26.1% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£250,000) is 14.7% below the average (£293,148), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in SG5 have moved +25.3% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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