SG5 1GE 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 (1GE) 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 SG5 1.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case GE.

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 1GE postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is STOTFOLD SPDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the SG5 1GE postcode have the street address of Willow Tree Way

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the SG5 1GE postcode is home to a bustling 127 residents!

It is situated within the post town of HITCHIN within the old postal county of Hertfordshire.

SG5 1GE is within the town of Hitchin.

The SG5 1GE postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in SG5 1GE are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of maisonettes. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are mid-terraced and end-terraced. Of these maisonettes, most are semi-detached. Of these flats, most are end-terraced. The remainder are unknown. Of these bungalows, most are detached.

Most properties in SG5 1GE are social housing with the rest being owned by the occupiers.

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Property Type	Percentage
Residential	100%
Commercial	0%
Public	0%

Telephone Area Code for SG5 1GE

The telephone area code for SG5 1GE is 01462 Hitchin.

Map Coordinates for SG5 1GE

Latitude	51.9636658038
Longitude	-0.276296227209

Ordnance Survey Maps for SG5 1GE

Map Series	Amazon	Ordnance Survey
Explorer 1:25,000 193 Luton and Stevenage	Check Price on Amazon	Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey
Landranger 1:50,000 166 Luton & Hertford	Check Price on Amazon	Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey

Weather Forecast for SG5 1GE

Sat 4th May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Clear night	9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	5.00%	SW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	2.00%	SW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Sunny day	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	3.00%	SSW 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Sunny day	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	6.00%	SSW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	11.00%	SSW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	13.00%	S 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	11.00%	S 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	7.00%	SSE 7 mph

Sun 5th May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Partly cloudy (night)	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	6.00%	SSE 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	10.00%	SSE 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Overcast	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	11.00%	SSE 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	10.00%	SSE 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	14.00%	SSE 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	16.00%	S 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Partly cloudy (day)	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	9.00%	SSW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	8.00%	SSW 4 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the SG5 1GE Postcode?

Download Speeds For SG5 1GE

Average Mbps	99.100
Median Mbps	77.100
Maximum Mbps	331.000

SG5 1GE has an average download speed of 99.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).

731 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

67% of postcodes (788,624) have slower broadband speeds.

33% of postcodes (395,286) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For SG5 1GE

Average Mbps	14.300
Median Mbps	10.000
Maximum Mbps	36.000

SG5 1GE has an average upload speed of 14.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).

11,780 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

58% of postcodes (687,127) have slower upload speeds.

41% of postcodes (485,734) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of SG5 1GE Postcode

England Primary Schools

Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School

Address: Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School, Cambridge Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0JP

Distance: 1.01 miles

School Website

Contact: 01462622333

Strathmore Infant and Nursery School

Address: Strathmore Infant and Nursery School, Old Hale Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XR

Distance: 0.19 miles

School Website

Contact: 01462459558

Highbury Infant School and Nursery

Address: Highbury Infant School and Nursery, Standhill Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9AG

Distance: 1.24 miles

School Website

Contact: 01462630500

Oughton Primary and Nursery School

Address: Oughton Primary and Nursery School, Mattocke Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2NZ

Distance: 0.82 miles

School Website

Contact: 01462450716

Ickleford Primary School

Address: Ickleford Primary School, Arlesey Road, Ickleford, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3TG

Distance: 0.61 miles

School Website

Contact: 01462459150

Our Lady Catholic Primary School

Address: Our Lady Catholic Primary School, Old Hale Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XT

Distance: 0.07 miles

School Website

Contact: 01462622555

St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin

Address: St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin, Benslow Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RD

Distance: 1.03 miles

School Website

Contact: 01462459160

Whitehill Junior School

Address: Whitehill Junior School, Whitehill Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9HT

Distance: 1.53 miles

School Website

Contact: 01462621313

Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy

Address: Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy, Fishponds Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1NS

Distance: 0.71 miles

School Website

Contact: 01462459215

Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School

Address: Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School, Gaping Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2JQ

Distance: 1.01 miles

School Website

Contact: 01462456737

England Secondary Schools

The Priory School

Address: The Priory School, Bedford Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2UR

Distance: 0.30 miles

School Website

Contact: 01462622300

Hitchin Girls' School

Address: Hitchin Girls' School, Highbury Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RS

Distance: 1.13 miles

School Website

Contact: 01462621300

Hitchin Boys' School

Address: Hitchin Boys' School, Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JB

Distance: 0.87 miles

School Website

Contact: 01462432181

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near SG5 1GE

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 7 BANCROFT COURT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1LH

Distance: 0.84 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 85 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1NQ

Distance: 0.86 miles

Contact: :

HITCHIN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC LIMITED

Address: 23 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1JW

Distance: 0.91 miles

Contact: :

THE MEWS

Address: 22 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1JW

Distance: 0.91 miles

Contact: :

NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE AND STEVENAG

Address: HEALTH CENTRE, BEDFORD ROAD, HITCHIN, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG5 1HF

Distance: 0.96 miles

Contact: :

37A HERMITAGE ROAD [THE DENTAL SURGERY]

Address: 37A HERMITAGE ROAD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1BY

Distance: 0.99 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near SG5 1GE

CROSS CHEMIST

Address: 8 REDHILL ROAD, WESTMILL ESTATE, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 2NQ

Distance: 0.67 miles

Contact: tel: 01462 456169

BANCROFT PHARMACY

Address: 41 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, SG5 1LA

Distance: 0.83 miles

Contact: tel: 01462 437689

CARERX

Address: UNITS 1-5, REAR OF 95-98, BANCROFT, HITCHIN, SG5 1NQ

Distance: 0.86 miles

Contact: tel: 01462 457707

BELL CHEMIST

Address: 21B BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1JW

Distance: 0.91 miles

Contact: tel: 01462 450101

NU-CROSS CHEMIST

Address: 8 HERMITAGE ROAD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1BS

Distance: 0.96 miles

Contact: tel: 01462 459347

BOOTS

Address: 7 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1BH

Distance: 1.08 miles

Contact: tel: 01462 432612

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near SG5 1GE

HITCHIN VISION CARE - HITCHIN

Address: 3 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1JQ

Distance: 0.99 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (HITCHEN)

Address: 23 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1AT

Distance: 1.06 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (HITCHIN)

Address: 27 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1AT

Distance: 1.06 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (HITCHIN)

Address: 22 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1AT

Distance: 1.06 miles

Contact: :

SHEPHARD & AKAY OPTOMETRISTS

Address: 5 CHURCHYARD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1HR

Distance: 1.07 miles

Contact: :

RUSSELL NEEDLEMAN OPTICIANS (HITCHIN)

Address: 11 HIGH STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1BH

Distance: 1.08 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near SG5 1GE

REGAL CHAMBERS SURGERY

Address: 50 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1LL

Distance: 0.75 miles

Contact: tel: 01462 453232

BANCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: BANCROFT COURT, 30-35 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1LH

Distance: 0.84 miles

Contact: tel: 01462 654040

COURTENAY HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3

Address: COURTENAY HOUSE, BANCROFT COURT, HITCHIN, SG5 1LH

Distance: 0.84 miles

Contact: :

ORFORD LODGE

Address: 100 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1ND

Distance: 0.90 miles

Contact: :

THE PORTMILL SURGERY

Address: 114 QUEEN STREET, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 9TH

Distance: 1.03 miles

Contact: tel: 01462 434246

HERTFORDSHIRE SPECIAL ALLOCATION SCHEME

Address: THE TREATMENT CENTRE, PORTMILL HOUSE, PORTMILL LANE, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 1DJ

Distance: 1.03 miles

Contact: tel: 0333 2001220

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Transport Links near SG5 1GE

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: SG5 1GE

Hitchin
Hitchin station, Walsworth Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9UL
Distance: 1.30 miles
Driving Time: 2.92 minutes
Letchworth Garden City
Letchworth Garden City station, Station Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3AN
Distance: 3.62 miles
Driving Time: 7.37 minutes
Arlesey
Arlesey station, Old Oak Close, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6XA
Distance: 4.87 miles
Driving Time: 9.68 minutes
Baldock
Baldock station, Station Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 5BU
Distance: 5.58 miles
Driving Time: 11.68 minutes
Stevenage
Stevenage station, Lytton Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1XT
Distance: 6.93 miles
Driving Time: 11.31 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near SG5 1GE

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near SG5 1GE

A1(M) J8

Distance: 4.19 miles

Driving Time: 6.80 minutes

A1(M) J9

Distance: 5.07 miles

Driving Time: 9.32 minutes

A1(M) J10

Distance: 5.93 miles

Driving Time: 10.18 minutes

A1(M) J7

Distance: 7.19 miles

Driving Time: 9.73 minutes

M1 J11

Distance: 12.32 miles

Driving Time: 19.45 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the SG5 1GE Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	Hitchin and Harpenden Co Const
Member or Parliament	Bim Afolami
Contact Details	Contact Bim Afolami
Political Party	Conservative

What Council is the SG5 1GE 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 1GE 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 Council

Postcodes near the SG5 1GE Postcode

SG5 1RT Bury Mead Road SG5 1XT Old Hale Way SG5 1XS Old Hale Way SG5 1YA Shepherds Mead SG5 1YB Shepherds Mead

What Popular Supermarkets are near the SG5 1GE Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near SG5 1GE
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Sainsburys, Whinbush Road, HITCHIN, SG5 1PU	1.38 miles	Directions from SG5 1GE to Sainsburys
Waitrose, Bedford Road, HITCHIN, SG5 1HF	1.54 miles	Directions from SG5 1GE to Waitrose
Asda, Queen Street, HITCHIN, SG4 9TY	1.82 miles	Directions from SG5 1GE to Asda
Iceland, Churchgate, HITCHIN, SG5 1DN	1.82 miles	Directions from SG5 1GE to Iceland
Morrisons, Broadway, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, SG6 3TS	3.52 miles	Directions from SG5 1GE to Morrisons

What Popular Restaurants are near the SG5 1GE Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near SG5 1GE
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Unit 1, Cotton Brown Park, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1UP	3.45 miles	Directions from SG5 1GE to Unit 1, Cotton Brown Park
Roaring Meg Retail Park, Stevenage, SG1 1XN	6.04 miles	Directions from SG5 1GE to Roaring Meg Retail Park
Burger King - London Luton Airport, Luton, LU2 9LY	7.22 miles	Directions from SG5 1GE to Burger King - London Luton Airport
196-198 Arndale Centre, Luton, LU1 2TL	8.29 miles	Directions from SG5 1GE to 196-198 Arndale Centre

Mcdonald's Restaurants near SG5 1GE
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Nightingale Road, HITCHIN, SG5 1RQ	0.73 miles	Directions from SG5 1GE to McDonald's, Nightingale Road, HITCHIN, SG5 1RQ
McDonald's, Avenue One, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, SG6 2HB	3.12 miles	Directions from SG5 1GE to McDonald's, Avenue One, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, SG6 2HB
McDonald's, Radwell, BALDOCK, SG7 5TR	4.71 miles	Directions from SG5 1GE to McDonald's, Radwell, BALDOCK, SG7 5TR
McDonald's, Stevenage Leisure Park, Kings Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 2UA	5.27 miles	Directions from SG5 1GE to McDonald's, Stevenage Leisure Park, Kings Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 2UA

KFC Restaurants near SG5 1GE
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Radwell, BALDOCK, SG7 5TR	4.71 miles	Directions from SG5 1GE to KFC Baldock Services
KFC, Stevenage Leisure Park, Kings Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 2UA	5.27 miles	Directions from SG5 1GE to KFC Stevenage - Leisure Park
KFC, Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane, LUTON, LU2 9XG	6.58 miles	Directions from SG5 1GE to KFC Luton - Wigmore Park Centre
KFC, The Mall, LUTON, LU1 2LJ	8.22 miles	Directions from SG5 1GE to KFC Luton - The Mall
KFC, Dunstable Road, LUTON, LU1 1EH	8.42 miles	Directions from SG5 1GE to KFC Luton - Dunstable Road