Side-by-side comparison of SG5 Hitchin and SG7 Baldock covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
SG7 is the more affordable option at £351,000 median vs £450,000 in SG5. SG7 has lower recorded crime (1,106 vs 2,698 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | SG5 Hitchin | SG7 Baldock |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £450,000 | £351,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,449 | £2,449 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 2,698 | 1,106 |
| Outstanding Schools | 3.0 | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 35.4 | 39.1 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 91.5 | 85.7 |
| EPC Median Score | 71.0 | 69.0 |
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.