One of the more comfortable corners of North Hertfordshire: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away, roughly 6 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and recorded crime among the lowest in England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
NestScope Score
94/ 100
One of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 10/10, ranked 32,824 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Schools98
Are the schools any good?
9Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
14 rated Good or better within 2 mi
19 schools in total
IMD education decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Whitehill Junior School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Safety95
Is it safe?
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Among the safer areas in the UK on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
live count unavailable
Better than about 9 in 10 UK areas
Healthcare88
Can I see a GP?
8GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
8 GP, 11 dentists, pharmacy 0.6 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: HITCHIN & WHITWELL PCN HUB — 0.5 mi
Transport79
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 25 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 6 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space89
How green is it?
7green spaces
Very green
open space all around
16.1 ha total
largest park 5.5 ha (0.22 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (700 m²) — 0.2 mi
Amenities90
Can I get the shopping done?
9shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
8 supermarkets within 2 mi
Marks and Spencer, Asda, Sainsburys, Tesco…
nearest 0.2 mi
library 0.7 mi
Nearest: M&S Oakfield Hitchin BP — 0.2 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near SG4 9HS.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in SG4.
Average sold price by property type across the SG4 district, 2021–2026.
About SG4 9HS
SG4 9HS scores 94/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and safety — with Whitehill Junior School 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SG4 9HS is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 10/10, ranked 32,824 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 10/10).
There are 19 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 10 rated Good. The nearest school is Whitehill Junior School (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
Healthcare access is good, with 8 GP surgeries and 11 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HITCHIN & WHITWELL PCN HUB, 0.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.6 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around SG4 9HS — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
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We blend in national context.Every local factor is combined with England’s Index of Multiple Deprivation, so a postcode is judged both on what’s actually nearby and on how the wider neighbourhood compares nationally.
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One score, six visible factors.Schools, Safety, Healthcare, Transport, Green space and Amenities each get their own 0–100 score; the six combine into the single NestScope Score above. No black box — see the full methodology.
05 — Questions
How many schools are near SG4 9HS?
There are 19 schools within a 2-mile catchment of SG4 9HS, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is SG4 9HS safe?
Crime data is currently unavailable for SG4 9HS. Check the NestScope interactive map for the latest data.
What transport is near SG4 9HS?
Transport within 0.5 miles of SG4 9HS includes 25 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 6 km² is reachable from SG4 9HS within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for SG4 9HS?
SG4 9HS has a NestScope Score of 94/100 — one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in england. The score blends six local factors — schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities — with England's Index of Multiple Deprivation for national context. See the full methodology for how it's calculated.
How far around SG4 9HS does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around SG4 9HS: schools within 2 miles, GP surgeries and hospitals within 1.5 miles, crime within 0.25 miles (a quarter mile), and transport, green space and supermarkets within half a mile. These radii reflect how people actually reach each type of place.
