SG5 2BW

a postcode in Hertfordshire

Introduced in January 1980

SG5 2BW	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 2BW

Hawthorn Close - 20 properties, USRN 27907969

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

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.9446 / 51°56'40"N

Longitude: -0.284 / 0°17'2"W

UTM Reference: 30U 686668 5758365

OS Easting: 518044

OS Northing: 228738

OS Grid: TL180287

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR H62.11B

Mapcode Global: VHGNS.1D63

Open Location Code: 9C3XWPV8+V9

Maidenhead Locator System: IO91uw56

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: C1

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

ONS Population Classification: 1a2

Retired Professionals
Spacious Rural Living
Retirement Spacious Living

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 29245 / 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 2BW on Sunday 14 June 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light)	02:35
Civil twilight begins (Dawn)	03:52
Sunrise	04:40
Transit (sun is at its highest)	13:01
Sunset	21:21
Civil twilight ends (Dusk)	22:10
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall)	23:27

Hours of daylight today	04:10 to 21:51
Hours of darkness tonight (lighting-up time)	21:51 to 04:10
Moon Phase	New Moon
Moon Rises	02:23
Moon sets	20:37

For a full sun and moon calendar for SG5 2BW, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in SG5 2BW

Date	Address	Property Type	Tenure	Price
24 May 2024	4 Hawthorn Close, Hitchin SG5 2BW	Detached	Freehold	£625,000
15 April 2024	3 Hawthorn Close, Hitchin SG5 2BW	Detached	Freehold	£552,500
3 August 2023	23 Hawthorn Close, Hitchin SG5 2BW	Detached	Freehold	£575,000
17 March 2023	11 Hawthorn Close, Hitchin SG5 2BW	Detached	Freehold	£700,000
23 February 2021	12 Hawthorn Close, Hitchin SG5 2BW	Detached	Freehold	£715,000
10 June 2020	10 Hawthorn Close, Hitchin SG5 2BW	Detached	Freehold	£513,000
6 September 2019	10 Hawthorn Close, Hitchin SG5 2BW	Detached	Freehold	£485,000
29 August 2019	15 Hawthorn Close, Hitchin SG5 2BW	Detached	Freehold	£545,000
26 October 2018	11 Hawthorn Close, Hitchin SG5 2BW	Detached	Freehold	£612,500
5 May 2017	21 Hawthorn Close, Hitchin SG5 2BW	Detached	Freehold	£400,000
10 November 2016	8 Hawthorn Close, Hitchin SG5 2BW	Detached	Freehold	£499,700
24 July 2015	2 Hawthorn Close, Hitchin SG5 2BW	Detached	Freehold	£385,000
28 November 2014	1 Hawthorn Close, Hitchin SG5 2BW	Detached	Freehold	£460,000
21 March 2014	10 Hawthorn Close, Hitchin SG5 2BW	Detached	Freehold	£434,000
16 December 2013	10 Hawthorn Close, Hitchin SG5 2BW	Detached	Freehold	£331,250
4 May 2012	17 Hawthorn Close, Hitchin SG5 2BW	Detached	Freehold	£300,000
1 November 2010	12 Hawthorn Close, Hitchin SG5 2BW	Detached	Freehold	£325,000
27 June 2008	5 Hawthorn Close, Hitchin SG5 2BW	Semi-detached	Freehold	£280,000
11 June 2004	19 Hawthorn Close, Hitchin SG5 2BW	Detached	Freehold	£289,995
26 May 2004	9 Hawthorn Close, Hitchin SG5 2BW	Semi-detached	Freehold	£265,000
25 March 2004	21 Hawthorn Close, Hitchin SG5 2BW	Detached	Freehold	£197,500
2 September 2003	3 Hawthorn Close, Hitchin SG5 2BW	Detached	Freehold	£230,000
25 July 2003	13 Hawthorn Close, Hitchin SG5 2BW	Detached	Freehold	£225,000
18 January 2002	19 Hawthorn Close, Hitchin SG5 2BW	Detached	Freehold	£197,500
11 August 1999	11 Hawthorn Close, Hitchin SG5 2BW	Detached	Freehold	£143,000
14 May 1999	21 Hawthorn Close, Hitchin SG5 2BW	Detached	Freehold	£110,000
31 July 1996	7 Hawthorn Close, Hitchin SG5 2BW	Detached	Freehold	£50,000
26 July 1995	4 Hawthorn Close, Hitchin SG5 2BW	Detached	Freehold	£105,000

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 2BW

United Kingdom Parliament

Constituency

Hitchin

MP

Alistair Strathern Labour

Hertfordshire County Council

County council electoral division

Hitchin South

Councillor

Chris Lucas Liberal Democrats

North Hertfordshire District Council

District council ward

Hitchin Priory

Councillors