SG5 1XZ

a postcode in Hertfordshire

Introduced in January 1980

SG5 1XZ	Normal (geographic) postcodes	Large user postcodes

The nearby postcodes map only shows currently active postcodes. Postcode markers will cluster if they are close together, which may happen in densly populated built-up areas or where single premises have multiple postcodes.

Streets Associated with SG5 1XZ

The Mead - 8 properties, USRN 27917461

Shepherds Mead - 1 property, USRN 27915371

Street names are those nearest to properties in this postcode, they are not necessarily the postal address

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.9617 / 51°57'41"N

Longitude: -0.2763 / 0°16'34"W

UTM Reference: 30U 687129 5760278

OS Easting: 518531

OS Northing: 230644

OS Grid: TL185306

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR H5P.WHB

Mapcode Global: VHGNL.5Y9K

Open Location Code: 9C3XXP6F+MF

Maidenhead Locator System: IO91ux60

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: C1

urban city or town
a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside

ONS Population Classification: 5a1

Ethnically Diverse Suburb-an Professionals
Outer Suburbs
Outer Suburb Asian Mix

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 29222 / 32844

9th decile
much less deprived

Demographics are based on the LSOA containing this postcode and not necessarily this postcode alone

Sun and Moon Times for SG5 1XZ on Tuesday 16 June 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light)	02:34
Civil twilight begins (Dawn)	03:52
Sunrise	04:40
Transit (sun is at its highest)	13:01
Sunset	21:23
Civil twilight ends (Dusk)	22:11
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall)	23:29

Hours of daylight today	04:10 to 21:53
Hours of darkness tonight (lighting-up time)	21:53 to 04:10
Moon Phase	Waxing Crescent
Moon Rises	04:24
Moon sets	22:21

For a full sun and moon calendar for SG5 1XZ, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in SG5 1XZ

Date	Address	Property Type	Tenure	Price
21 July 2023	6 The Mead, Hitchin SG5 1XZ	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£240,000
14 October 2016	7 The Mead, Hitchin SG5 1XZ	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£180,000
3 December 2015	6 The Mead, Hitchin SG5 1XZ	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£176,000
21 February 2014	4 The Mead, Hitchin SG5 1XZ	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£140,000
18 September 2009	7 The Mead, Hitchin SG5 1XZ	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£105,500
2 February 2007	4 The Mead, Hitchin SG5 1XZ	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£137,500
9 September 2005	7 The Mead, Hitchin SG5 1XZ	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£107,500
17 December 2004	4 The Mead, Hitchin SG5 1XZ	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£130,000
9 January 2004	7 The Mead, Hitchin SG5 1XZ	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£96,750
4 May 2001	6 The Mead, Hitchin SG5 1XZ	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£74,950
13 October 2000	4 The Mead, Hitchin SG5 1XZ	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£69,000
29 September 2000	2 The Mead, Hitchin SG5 1XZ	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£69,500
25 October 1999	4 The Mead, Hitchin SG5 1XZ	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£54,995
1 May 1998	2 The Mead, Hitchin SG5 1XZ	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£36,000

Key to property sale icons:

	First sale of newbuild property. This includes new properties created from existing properties, such as residential conversions of commercial or agricultural property, or subdivision of a larger residential property.
	Subsequent sale of existing property.
	Standard sale at market value to private individual.
	Additional (non-standard) sale. This includes repossessions, buy-to-lets and transfers of property sold to non-private individuals.

Elected Representatives for SG5 1XZ

United Kingdom Parliament

Constituency

Hitchin

MP

Alistair Strathern Labour

Hertfordshire County Council

County council electoral division

Hitchin North

Councillor

Ian Albert Labour

North Hertfordshire District Council

District council ward

Hitchin Bearton

Councillors

Val Bryant Labour

Dave Winstanley Labour