Area Information for Pegsdon, Hitchin, SG5 3JZ

This postcode in Pegsdon is in the Eastern region of England. The postcode is within the Meppershall & Shillington ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Mid Bedfordshire. This page combines information for the address Pegsdon, Hitchin, SG5 3JZ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SG5 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Village
Local Authority Central Bedfordshire
Ward Meppershall & Shillington
Constituency Mid Bedfordshire * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region Eastern
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is detached houses, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Flitwick,and Ampthill , Marston and Cranfield), and the Bedfordshire Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Pegsdon, Hitchin, SG5 3JZ.

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Pegsdon, Hitchin, SG5 3JZ is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Pegsdon, Hitchin, SG5 3JZ:

Pegsdon, Hitchin, SG5 3JX
Hitchin Road, Pegsdon, Hitchin, SG5 3JT
Pegsdon, Hitchin, SG5 3JS
Pegsdon, Hitchin, SG5 3LA
Pegsdon, Hitchin, SG5 3JU
Hexton, Hitchin, SG5 3JG

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about SG5 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Pegsdon, Hitchin consists predominantly of detached housing, a strong indicator of affluence. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 104
Semi-Detached 65
Terraced 27
Flat (Purpose-Built) 1
Flat (Converted) 0
Caravan/Park/Temporary 1
Total 198
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is owned outright - higher than the national average of almost 33%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 101
Owned with Mortgage 56
Shared Ownership 5
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 6
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 23
Rented: Other 5
Rent Free 0
Total 196

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 54
Two People 79
Three People 31
Four People 26
Five People 5
Six People 1
Seven People 0
8+ People 1
Total 197

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Pegsdon, Hitchin consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 55
Family Household 134
Other Household 9
Total 198

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 120
Deprived In One Dimension 71
Deprived In Two Dimensions 6
Deprived In Three Dimensions 1
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 198

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Mid Bedfordshire constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 48% male.

Gender
Male 216
Female 232
Total 448

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 14
5-9 20
10-14 25
15-19 14
20-24 22
25-29 21
30-34 23
35-39 22
40-44 22
45-49 24
50-54 45
55-59 44
60-64 35
65-69 39
70-74 25
75-79 24
80-84 16
85+ 14
Total 449

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode SG5 3JZ does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 101
Married 209
Separated 6
Divorced 44
Widowed 23
Total 383

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

This area is fit as a fiddle, with over 90% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.

Health
Very Good 256
Good 148
Fair 37
Bad 9
Very Bad 0
Total 450

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 138
Apprenticeship 30
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 77
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 48
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 27
No GCSEs or Equivalent 57
Other 7
Total 384

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Pegsdon, Hitchin) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 96% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 430
Mixed Ethnicity 3
Indian 5
Chinese 1
Other Asian 7
Black Caribbean 1
Total 447

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 413
European Union 16
Africa 8
Middle East and Asia 8
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 1
Total 446

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 413
10+ Years 25
5-10 Years 1
2-5 Years 4
Less Than 2 Years 5
Total 448

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to SG5 3JZ.

Passport(s) Held
None 46
United Kingdom 389
Republic of Ireland 6
European Union 7
Rest of Europe 0

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 165
Christian 246
Buddhist 1
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 2
Not Stated 33
Total 447

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 141
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 41
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 41
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 8
Unemployed 8
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 12
Retired 105
Looking After Home or Family 16
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 3
Other 10
Total 385

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 50
Professional Occupations 52
Associate Professional Occupations 30
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 24
Skilled Trades Occupations 27
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 12
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 10
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 10
Elementary Occupations 15
Total 230

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 61
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 103
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 46
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 58
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 21
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 29
Semi-Routine Occupation 33
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 22
Full-time Student 11
Total 384

Pegsdon, Hitchin, SG5 3JZ is within the Flitwick,and Ampthill , Marston and Cranfield policing neighbourhood, under the Bedfordshire Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near SG5 3JZ
Neighbourhood Team Address Flitwick,and Ampthill , Marston and Cranfield
Woburn Road
Kempston
MK43 9AX
Force Website: http://www.beds.police.uk

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Below are the details of the closest services to Pegsdon. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for SG5 3JZ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Pegsdon, Hitchin, SG5 3JZ. The nearest railway station is Hitchin, approximately 4.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Hitchin 4.7 miles
Harlington (Bedfordshire) 5.2 miles
Leagrave 5.3 miles
Luton 5.7 miles
Flitwick 6 miles
Luton Airport Parkway 6.1 miles
Letchworth Garden City 6.3 miles
Arlesey 6.4 miles
Stevenage 8.2 miles
Baldock 8.2 miles
Millbrook (Bedfordshire) 9.4 miles
Lidlington 9.7 miles
Stewartby 9.8 miles
Biggleswade 9.8 miles
Harpenden 11 miles
Knebworth 11 miles
Ridgmont 11 miles
Kempston Hardwick 11 miles
Aspley Guise 12 miles
Sandy 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Pegsdon, Hitchin, SG5 3JZ. The nearest is Pirton School, approximately 1.9 miles away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Pegsdon, Hitchin, SG5 3JZ. The nearest is Arnold Academy, approximately 2 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Arnold Academy 2 miles May 2023
    
Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College 3.4 miles December 2013
    
Putteridge High School 3.8 miles June 2019
    
The Priory School 3.9 miles February 2017
    
Hitchin Boys' School 4.1 miles January 2016
    
Stopsley High School 4.3 miles September 2022
    
Icknield High School 4.3 miles February 2024
    
Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College 4.3 miles June 2021
    
Hitchin Girls' School 4.5 miles October 2024
Queen Elizabeth School 4.8 miles June 2023
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Pegsdon, Hitchin, SG5 3JZ. The nearest is Dr A Sulakshana & Partners, approximately 2.2 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Pegsdon, Hitchin, SG5 3JZ. The nearest is Barton Dental Surgery, approximately 2.3 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 5 closest hospitals to Pegsdon, Hitchin, SG5 3JZ. The nearest is Pinehill Hospital, approximately 4.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Pinehill Hospital 4.8 miles
Luton and Dunstable Hospital 6.3 miles
Steppingley Hospital 6.9 miles
Cygnet Hospital Stevenage 7.1 miles
Lister Hospital 7.3 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Pegsdon, Hitchin, SG5 3JZ. The nearest is Allders Opticians, approximately 2.3 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Allders Opticians 2.3 miles
Vision Care 4.1 miles
Boots-Hitchin 4.1 miles
Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Hitchin 4.1 miles
Shephard & Akay Optometrists 4.2 miles
Allders Opticians 4.2 miles
Kanzaria Opticians 4.5 miles
I Kara 5.1 miles
Kanzaria Opticians 5.1 miles
S Robinson 5.2 miles

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in SG5 3JZ

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Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 30Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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