SG5 house prices and areas
SG5 covers Hitchin in London (Hertfordshire). Here is what homes actually sold for: every standard sale HM Land Registry recorded from January 2025 to September 2026.
Prices by property type
Medians are shown where there were at least 10 sales of that type.
233 sales
276 sales
217 sales
189 sales
Sales by year
| Year | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 654 | £475,000 |
| 2026 (so far) | 261 | £425,000 |
A part-year and a small mix shift (say, more flats sold this year) can move a median without any change in what homes are worth, so treat year-to-year differences with care.
New builds and leasehold
9.4% of SG5 sales were new builds and 22.3% were leasehold. Most sales here were freehold, which usually means houses.
Areas in SG5
Nearby postcodes
Questions about SG5
What is the average house price in SG5?
The median sale price in SG5 was £450,000 across 915 recorded sales from January 2025 to September 2026 (HM Land Registry). Half of sales were between £333,000 and £595,000.
Which areas are in the SG5 postcode?
Boroughly's area guides in SG5 cover Hitchin. Postcode districts don't follow neighbourhood names exactly, so a street can sit in SG5 but feel part of a neighbouring area.
What type of property sells most in SG5?
Semi-detached homes were the most common sale (276 of 915). Flats had the lowest median, at £260,000. 22.3% of sales were leasehold and 9.4% were new builds.