One of the more comfortable corners of North Hertfordshire: a school rated Good within a short walk, 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
93/ 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?
8Good/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
Safety87
Is it safe?
32crimes last month
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.
32 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 11.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
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 0.7 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: HITCHIN & WHITWELL PCN HUB — 0.6 mi
Transport79
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 23 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 (0.21 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (2.4 ha) — 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 0.1 mi
library 0.8 mi
Nearest: M&S Oakfield Hitchin BP — 0.1 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near SG4 9LT.
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 9LT
SG4 9LT scores 93/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and local amenities — with Whitehill Junior School within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SG4 9LT 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), within a short walk.
There were 32 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
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, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.7 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around SG4 9LT — 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 9LT?
There are 19 schools within a 2-mile catchment of SG4 9LT, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is SG4 9LT safe?
32 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of SG4 9LT in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 10/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near SG4 9LT?
Transport within 0.5 miles of SG4 9LT includes 23 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 6 km² is reachable from SG4 9LT within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for SG4 9LT?
SG4 9LT has a NestScope Score of 93/100 — 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 9LT does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around SG4 9LT: 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.
