SG5 2ES

a postcode in Hertfordshire

Introduced in January 1980

SG5 2ES	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 2ES

Pirton Road - 14 properties, USRN 27913682

Manley Highway - 1 property, USRN 27910986

Unnamed road - 1 property, USRN 27923258

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

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.9481 / 51°56'53"N

Longitude: -0.3065 / 0°18'23"W

UTM Reference: 30U 685105 5758697

OS Easting: 516486

OS Northing: 229092

OS Grid: TL164290

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR H5V.TK1

Mapcode Global: VHGNR.M9TD

Open Location Code: 9C3XWMXV+79

Maidenhead Locator System: IO91uw37

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 2ES 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	21:22
Civil twilight ends (Dusk)	22:10
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall)	23:27

Hours of daylight today	04:10 to 21:52
Hours of darkness tonight (lighting-up time)	21:52 to 04:10
Moon Phase	New Moon
Moon Rises	02:24
Moon sets	20:37

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

Residential Property Sales in SG5 2ES

Date	Address	Property Type	Tenure	Price
11 January 2024	5, Manley Highway Cottages, Pirton Road, Hitchin SG5 2ES	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£352,500
29 April 2021	2, Manley Highway Cottages, Pirton Road, Hitchin SG5 2ES	Semi-detached	Freehold	£444,500
29 June 2018	5, Manley Highway Cottages, Pirton Road, Hitchin SG5 2ES	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£299,000
18 January 2018	2, Manley Highway Cottages, Pirton Road, Hitchin SG5 2ES	Semi-detached	Freehold	£400,000
18 August 2017	1, Manley Highway Cottages, Pirton Road, Hitchin SG5 2ES	Semi-detached	Freehold	£328,000
13 July 2009	Manley Bungalow, Pirton Road, Hitchin SG5 2ES	Detached	Freehold	£249,995
16 October 2007	5, Manley Highway Cottages, Pirton Road, Hitchin SG5 2ES	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£200,000
29 May 2007	2, Manley Highway Cottages, Pirton Road, Hitchin SG5 2ES	Semi-detached	Freehold	£179,500
10 April 2006	Manley Bungalow, Pirton Road, Hitchin SG5 2ES	Detached	Freehold	£590,000
13 December 2005	5, Manley Highway Cottages, Pirton Road, Hitchin SG5 2ES	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£186,000
30 August 2005	1, Manley Highway Cottages, Pirton Road, Hitchin SG5 2ES	Semi-detached	Freehold	£176,000
30 June 2003	Manley Bungalow, Pirton Road, Hitchin SG5 2ES	Detached	Freehold	£450,000
1 November 2002	1, Manley Highway Cottages, Pirton Road, Hitchin SG5 2ES	Semi-detached	Freehold	£155,000
14 December 2000	4, Manley Highway Cottages, Pirton Road, Hitchin SG5 2ES	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£125,000
14 April 2000	5, Manley Highway Cottages, Pirton Road, Hitchin SG5 2ES	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£107,000
9 December 1998	4, Manley Highway Cottages, Pirton Road, Hitchin SG5 2ES	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£79,000
4 December 1996	5, Manley Highway Cottages, Pirton Road, Hitchin SG5 2ES	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£66,500
15 October 1996	3, Manley Highway Cottages, Pirton Road, Hitchin SG5 2ES	Semi-detached	Freehold	£62,250
30 September 1996	1, Manley Highway Cottages, Pirton Road, Hitchin SG5 2ES	Semi-detached	Freehold	£70,000
31 August 1995	5, Manley Highway Cottages, Pirton Road, Hitchin SG5 2ES	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£45,000

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 2ES

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