Side-by-side comparison of SG13 Hertford and SG5 Hitchin covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
SG13 is the more affordable option at £445,000 median vs £450,000 in SG5. SG13 has lower recorded crime (1,346 vs 2,698 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | SG13 Hertford | SG5 Hitchin |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £445,000 | £450,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,455 | £2,449 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,346 | 2,698 |
| Outstanding Schools | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 33.8 | 35.4 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 88.8 | 91.5 |
| EPC Median Score | 70.0 | 71.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.