SG5 3RX is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (SG5) is called the outward code. The part after the space (3RX) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case SG which means Stevenage.
- Postal District. In our case SG5.
- Postal Sector. In our case SG17 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RX.
The regional mail center for the post area SG is the Princess Royal Distribution Centre, which is located at Blackmore Drive, North Circular, LONDON , NW10 7RH.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the SG5 3RX postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the SG5 3RX postcode have the street address of Bedford Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the SG5 3RX postcode is home to a bustling 25 residents!
It is situated within the post town of HITCHIN within the old postal county of Hertfordshire.
SG5 3RX is within Holwellbury.
The SG5 3RX postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in SG5 3RX are bungalows. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these bungalows, most are detached. Of these houses, most are detached.
Most properties in SG5 3RX are owned by the occupiers with the rest being newly built and awaiting an owner.
Interactive Mapping Showing UPRNs within the SG5 3RX Postcode Boundaries
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for SG5 3RX
| Latitude | 51.9940211116 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.294779837929 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the SG5 3RX Postcode?
Download Speeds For SG5 3RX
| Average Mbps | 16.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 16.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.700 |
SG5 3RX has an average download speed of 16.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
304 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
2% of postcodes (27,471) have slower broadband speeds.
98% of postcodes (1,156,866) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For SG5 3RX
| Average Mbps | 1.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 0.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 2.170 |
SG5 3RX has an average upload speed of 1.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
2,807 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
2% of postcodes (24,916) have slower upload speeds.
98% of postcodes (1,156,918) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of SG5 3RX Postcode
England Primary Schools
Strathmore Infant and Nursery School
Address: Strathmore Infant and Nursery School, Old Hale Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XR
Distance: 2.37 miles
Contact: 01462459558
Ickleford Primary School
Address: Ickleford Primary School, Arlesey Road, Ickleford, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3TG
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: 01462459150
Derwent Primary School
Address: Derwent Primary School, Hitchin Road, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6BA
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: 01462812047
Stondon Lower School
Address: Stondon Lower School, Hillside Road, Lower Stondon, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6LQ
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: 01462850288
Our Lady Catholic Primary School
Address: Our Lady Catholic Primary School, Old Hale Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XT
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: 01462622555
England Secondary Schools
The Priory School
Address: The Priory School, Bedford Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2UR
Distance: 2.23 miles
Contact: 01462622300
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near SG5 3RX
PURLEYS
Address: NEVELLS ROAD, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG6 4TS
Distance: 2.93 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL CLINIC
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, NEVELLS ROAD, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG6 4TS
Distance: 2.93 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 12A EASTCHEAP, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG6 3DE
Distance: 3.03 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 7 BANCROFT COURT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1LH
Distance: 3.03 miles
Contact: :
NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE AND STEVENAG
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, BEDFORD ROAD, HITCHIN, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG5 1HF
Distance: 3.05 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 85 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1NQ
Distance: 3.06 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near SG5 3RX
HENLOW PHARMACY
Address: 197A STATION ROAD, LOWER STONDON, HENLOW, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG16 6JE
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 850880
ARLESEY PHARMACY
Address: 31 HIGH STREET, ARLESEY, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG15 6RA
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 731200
CROSS CHEMIST
Address: 8 REDHILL ROAD, WESTMILL ESTATE, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 2NQ
Distance: 2.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 456169
GRANGE PHARMACY
Address: 5 THE PARADE, SOUTHFIELDS, GRANGE ESTATE, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG6 4NB
Distance: 2.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 673797
MORRISONS PHARMACY
Address: BROADWAY, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, SG6 3TS
Distance: 2.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 487671
LETCHWORTH PHARMACY
Address: ONE GARDEN CITY, BROADWAY, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG6 3BF
Distance: 2.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 685915
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near SG5 3RX
DAVID STERN OPTICIANS
Address: 10 ARENA PARADE, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG6 3BY
Distance: 3.00 miles
Contact: :
ALLDERS OPTICIANS (LETCHWORTH)
Address: 15 EASTCHEAP, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, SG6 3DA
Distance: 3.01 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY)
Address: 18 COMMERCE WAY, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, SG6 3DN
Distance: 3.07 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (LETCHWORTH)
Address: 19 COMMERCE WAY, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG6 3DN
Distance: 3.07 miles
Contact: :
PAUL ADLER OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 50 HIGH STREET, STOTFOLD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 4LL
Distance: 3.09 miles
Contact: :
PERY LAERD LTD - STOTFOLD
Address: 50 HIGH STREET, STOTFOLD, HITCHIN, SG5 4LL
Distance: 3.09 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near SG5 3RX
DR CARRAGHER AND NEAL AND AKHTAR
Address: 109 STATION ROAD, LOWER STONDON, HENLOW, SG16 6JJ
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 850305
LARKSFIELD AND ARLESEY MEDICAL PRACTICE BRANCH
Address: ARLESEY MEDICAL CENTRE, HIGH STREET, ARLESEY, SG15 6SN
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: :
ARLESEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: HIGH STREET, ARLESEY, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG15 6SN
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 628128
THE NEVELLS ROAD SURGERY
Address: NEVELLS ROAD, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG6 4TS
Distance: 2.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 414839
REGAL CHAMBERS SURGERY
Address: 50 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1LL
Distance: 2.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 453232
LARKSFIELD AND ARLESEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LARKSFIELD & ARLESEY SURGERY, ARLESEY ROAD, STOTFOLD, HITCHIN, SG5 4HB
Distance: 3.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 732200
Motorway Junctions near SG5 3RX
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near SG5 3RX
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the SG5 3RX Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Hitchin and Harpenden Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Bim Afolami |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the SG5 3RX Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is North Hertfordshire District Council and the County Council is Hertfordshire County Council.
Hertfordshire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
North Hertfordshire District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for North Hertfordshire District at the following link North Hertfordshire District.How much is the Council Tax?
North Hertfordshire District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much North Hertfordshire District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the SG5 3RX Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Hertfordshire County Council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Library opening hours and locations | Hertfordshire County CouncilWhat Popular Supermarkets are near the SG5 3RX Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Morrisons, Broadway, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, SG6 3TS | 4.70 miles | Directions from SG5 3RX to Morrisons |
| Waitrose, Bedford Road, HITCHIN, SG5 1HF | 4.90 miles | Directions from SG5 3RX to Waitrose |
| Sainsburys, Whinbush Road, HITCHIN, SG5 1PU | 4.93 miles | Directions from SG5 3RX to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, Central Approach, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, SG6 3DP | 4.94 miles | Directions from SG5 3RX to Iceland |
| Iceland, Churchgate, HITCHIN, SG5 1DN | 5.32 miles | Directions from SG5 3RX to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the SG5 3RX Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1, Cotton Brown Park, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1UP | 4.02 miles | Directions from SG5 3RX to Unit 1, Cotton Brown Park |
| Roaring Meg Retail Park, Stevenage, SG1 1XN | 8.23 miles | Directions from SG5 3RX to Roaring Meg Retail Park |
| Burger King - London Luton Airport, Luton, LU2 9LY | 8.64 miles | Directions from SG5 3RX to Burger King - London Luton Airport |
| Junction 11-12, M1 Northbound, Toddington, LU5 6HR | 9.28 miles | Directions from SG5 3RX to Junction 11-12, M1 Northbound |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Nightingale Road, HITCHIN, SG5 1RQ | 2.96 miles | Directions from SG5 3RX to McDonald's, Nightingale Road, HITCHIN, SG5 1RQ |
| McDonald's, Avenue One, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, SG6 2HB | 3.83 miles | Directions from SG5 3RX to McDonald's, Avenue One, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, SG6 2HB |
| McDonald's, Radwell, BALDOCK, SG7 5TR | 4.17 miles | Directions from SG5 3RX to McDonald's, Radwell, BALDOCK, SG7 5TR |
| McDonald's, Stratton Business Park, BIGGLESWADE, SG18 8QB | 6.07 miles | Directions from SG5 3RX to McDonald's, Stratton Business Park, BIGGLESWADE, SG18 8QB |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Radwell, BALDOCK, SG7 5TR | 4.17 miles | Directions from SG5 3RX to KFC Baldock Services |
| KFC, Stevenage Leisure Park, Kings Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 2UA | 7.46 miles | Directions from SG5 3RX to KFC Stevenage - Leisure Park |
| KFC, Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane, LUTON, LU2 9XG | 7.98 miles | Directions from SG5 3RX to KFC Luton - Wigmore Park Centre |
| KFC, The Mall, LUTON, LU1 2LJ | 9.36 miles | Directions from SG5 3RX to KFC Luton - The Mall |
| KFC, Dunstable Road, LUTON, LU1 1EH | 9.42 miles | Directions from SG5 3RX to KFC Luton - Dunstable Road |