SG5 3JU is a residential postcode situated on Pegsdon, Hitchin, SG5 with 3 addresses.
It ranks as the 91st largest and 750th most expensive of the 896 postcodes in the SG5 area. The dominant property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 3 properties: 3 houses.
SG5 3JU is a residential postcode situated on Pegsdon, Hitchin, SG5 with 3 addresses.
It ranks as the 91st largest and 750th most expensive of the 896 postcodes in the SG5 area. The dominant property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 3 properties: 3 houses.
Sale prices range from £634,140 for 4 bedroom freehold houses with a garden (1,184 ft2) to £671,236 for 4 bedroom freehold houses with a garden (1,184 ft2) .
Monthly rental prices range from £2,246 pcm for 4 bed houses to £2,353 pcm for 4 bed houses.
The gross rental yield is between 4.1% and 4.5%.
The average value per square foot is £560.
The current average value in the postcode is £654,122.
The SG5 3JU Sales Market has increased by 29.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | -0.4% | £654,122 |
| April 2025 | 1.7% | £656,816 |
| April 2024 | -1.9% | £645,838 |
| April 2023 | 3% | £658,412 |
| April 2022 | 9.5% | £639,429 |
| April 2021 | 6.5% | £583,730 |
| April 2020 | 0.2% | £548,298 |
| April 2019 | -0.3% | £546,961 |
| April 2018 | 0.8% | £548,778 |
| April 2017 | 8% | £544,470 |
| April 2016 | 15.1% | £503,975 |
| April 2015 | 12.3% | £437,807 |
| April 2014 | 9.5% | £389,894 |
| April 2013 | 3.7% | £356,071 |
| April 2012 | 0.1% | £343,342 |
| April 2011 | 0.7% | £342,842 |
| April 2010 | 7.3% | £340,404 |
| April 2009 | -13.4% | £317,211 |
| April 2008 | 2.5% | £366,503 |
| April 2007 | 0% | £357,592 |
The current average rental value in the postcode is £2,311.
The SG5 3JU Rental Market has increased by 54.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | 2.3% | £2,311pcm |
| April 2025 | 6.1% | £2,258pcm |
| April 2024 | 9.4% | £2,128pcm |
| April 2023 | 10.2% | £1,946pcm |
| April 2022 | 7.8% | £1,766pcm |
| April 2021 | 6% | £1,638pcm |
| April 2020 | 2.6% | £1,545pcm |
| April 2019 | -0.8% | £1,506pcm |
| April 2018 | -2.2% | £1,519pcm |
| April 2017 | 4% | £1,554pcm |
| April 2016 | 7.3% | £1,494pcm |
| April 2015 | 7.6% | £1,393pcm |
| April 2014 | 3.7% | £1,295pcm |
| April 2013 | 5.1% | £1,249pcm |
| April 2012 | 4.1% | £1,188pcm |
| April 2011 | 1.8% | £1,141pcm |
| April 2010 | 5.4% | £1,121pcm |
| April 2009 | -6.5% | £1,064pcm |
| April 2008 | 3.5% | £1,139pcm |
| April 2007 | 0% | £1,100pcm |
SG5 3JU is the 91st largest and the 750th most expensive postcode out of the 896 postcodes in the SG5 area.
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According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
The recent census recorded whether a resident owned or rented their home.
In the area around SG5 3JU, 51.5% of property is privately owned outright and 28.6% is privately owned with a mortgage.
The graph below shows how this compares to East of England and the rest of England & Wales.
The recent census recorded the highest level of education achieved by residents in the local area.
In the area around SG5 3JU, 13.8% of residents are recorded as possessing school level qualifications and 35.9% as possessing degree level qualifications.
The graph below shows how this compares to East of England and the rest of England & Wales.
The most recent census in 2021 recorded the age of all UK residents.
In the area around SG5 3JU, the average age was 39.3 and the most common age was 52.
The graph below shows how this compares to East of England and the rest of England & Wales
The recent census recorded whether a property was a primary or secondary home for the resident.
In the area around SG5 3JU, 1.3% of property was a second home.
Comparison figures for East of England and the rest of England & Wales are listed below.
The recent census recorded the number of cars registered in each household.
In the area around SG5 3JU, there are an average of 1.8 cars per household.
See below for how this compares to East of England and the rest of England & Wales.