The postcode SG5 1RQ is located in North Hertfordshire, in the county of Hertfordshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SG5 1RQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SG5 1RQ is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.7 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of SG5 1RQ as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.
The closest road name to SG5 1RQ is King's Road which is centered 56 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Hitchin Station and is 207 m away. The closest railway station is Hitchin Rail Station, 414 m away.
The closest primary school to SG5 1RQ (for ages 11 and under) is St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on September 27, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Hitchin Girls' School. The last OFSTED inspection on June 20, 2013 rated this school as Outstanding
The local pub for residents of SG5 1RQ is Arlesey Town Football Club and is 4.26 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on November 1, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Arlesey Fish & Chips and is 5.82 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 3, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 55 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 0.7 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for SG5 1RQ is covered by the Hertfordshire police force association and Hertfordshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to SG5 1RQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SG5 1RQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SG5 1RQ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from SG5 1RQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (September 27, 2018) | 499 m |
| Hitchin Girls' School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (June 20, 2013) | 684 m |
| Hitchin Boys' School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (September 22, 2021) | 722 m |
| Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (January 16, 2019) | 811 m |
| Highbury Infant School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (March 28, 2017) | 945 m |
| William Ransom Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 5, 2014) | 1.01 km |
| Strathmore Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (March 22, 2018) | 1.01 km |
| Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 5, 2020) | 1.11 km |
| Our Lady Catholic Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Requires improvement (June 14, 2018) | 1.27 km |
| Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 24, 2009) | 1.29 km |
| Whitehill Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (June 15, 2017) | 1.31 km |
| The Priory School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (February 28, 2017) | 1.34 km |
| Mary Exton Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Requires improvement (January 31, 2019) | 1.51 km |
| Purwell Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 1.54 km |
| Oughton Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 8, 2017) | 1.54 km |
| Kingshott School | Independent school | 3-13 | 1.85 km | |
| Ickleford Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 31, 2017) | 2.13 km |
| The Highfield School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (April 27, 2017) | 2.49 km |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.58 km | |
| St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (February 1, 2018) | 2.7 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SG5 1RQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlesey Town Football Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 1, 2021 | 4.26 km | |
| A Bite to Eat | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2021 | 5.65 km | |
| The True Briton | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2021 | 5.73 km | |
| Acre Wood Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 20, 2021 | 5.74 km | |
| Arlesey Fish & Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 3, 2021 | 5.82 km | |
| Londis | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 28, 2021 | 5.82 km | |
| New Hong Kong | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 5, 2022 | 5.82 km | |
| Raj Villa | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 27, 2021 | 5.82 km | |
| Arlesey Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 25, 2021 | 6.05 km | |
| Gothic Mede Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 3, 2021 | 6.05 km | |
| Millennium Chinese Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2022 | 6.05 km | |
| Candykrate | Exempt November 25, 2021 | 6.07 km | |
| Bamboo Tree 88 Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 3, 2021 | 6.11 km | |
| Toast the Host | Awaiting Inspection | 6.2 km | |
| Bird in Hand | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2021 | 6.3 km | |
| Henlow Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2021 | 6.3 km | |
| Stondon Local | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 25, 2022 | 6.31 km | |
| Mount Pleasant Golf Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 3, 2018 | 6.32 km | |
| Stondon Lower School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 25, 2022 | 6.38 km | |
| Stondon Stompers Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 25, 2022 | 6.38 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SG5 1RQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Hitchin Station | 207 m | |
| Convent Close | 223 m | |
| Hitchin Station | 232 m | |
| Water Lane | 269 m | |
| Hitchin Railway Station | 275 m | |
| Hitchin Rail Station | 414 m | |
| Letchworth Rail Station | 3.96 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 11.05 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 37.27 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 41.36 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SG5 1RQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Windmill Hill | 692 m | |
| Butt's Close Pond | 908 m | |
| Bearton Pond | 1.13 km | |
| The Willows | 1.86 km | |
| Gerry's Hole | 1.87 km | |
| The Belt | 1.94 km | |
| Blundell's Copse | 2.02 km | |
| Charlton Mill Pond | 2.32 km | |
| Wymondley Wood | 2.33 km | |
| Upper Plantation | 2.34 km | |
| Lower Plantation | 2.37 km | |
| Ash Plantation | 2.45 km | |
| Wilbury Hill | 2.99 km | |
| Thistley Pond | 3.28 km | |
| Manor Wood | 3.29 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SG5 1RQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 54.8 Mbps | 55 Mbps | 73.41 Mbps |
| Upload | 16.6 Mbps | 14.7 Mbps | 19.53 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 55 | 14.7 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for SG5 1RQ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Hertfordshire |
| Latitude | 51.95409100 |
| Longitude | -0.26911500 |
| OS Easting | 519042 |
| OS Northing | 0229814 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Hertfordshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Hitchin and Harpenden |
| County Electorial Division | Hitchin North ED |
| Electoral Ward | Hitchin Bearton |
| Local Authority District | North Hertfordshire |
| Region / Government Office Region | East of England |
| European Electoral Region | Eastern |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Hertfordshire Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Hertfordshire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000099 |
| Travel To Work Area | Stevenage and Welwyn Garden City |
| NHS England Region | East of England |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Hertfordshire |
| Cancer Alliance | East of England - South |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
East of England |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Hertfordshire and West Essex |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS East and North Hertfordshire CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Asian traits Subgroup: Inner city ethnic mix |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Hitchin BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Hitchin BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33027365 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
North Hertfordshire 010 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
North Hertfordshire 010B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C3 |