SG7 Postcode District
SG7 is the Postcode District for Baldock in Hertfordshire
The SG7 postcode district is located in the SG Stevenage postal area, SG7 has a population of 13,840 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 26.60 square miles (68.89 square kilometres or 17,023.57 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of SG7. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of SG7
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District overview
The primary settlement in the SG7 postcode district is Baldock in Hertfordshire county. Other significant settlements include Ashwell, Bygrave, Hinxworth, Newnham, and Radwell, all located within Hertfordshire county. The most significant post town is Baldock in Hertfordshire.
There are 2 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector SG7 5, covers Ashwell and Baldock and Hinxworth in Hertfordshire.
The sector SG7 6, covers Baldock in Hertfordshire.
The post town for this district is BALDOCK.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the North Hertfordshire District (431 postal codes), and finally, the South Cambridgeshire District area (8 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Stotfold | 3.24 | W |
| Letchworth | 4.14 | SW |
| Royston | 6.22 | ENE |
| Biggleswade | 6.68 | NW |
| Hitchin | 7.01 | SW |
| Buntingford | 7.68 | SE |
| Shefford | 7.74 | WNW |
| Stevenage | 8.10 | SSW |
| Potton | 8.10 | NNW |
| Sandy | 9.63 | NW |
| Wixams | 14.00 | WNW |
| Ampthill | 14.41 | W |
| Flitwick | 14.49 | W |
| Luton | 14.62 | SW |
| Welwyn Garden City | 14.84 | S |
| Ware | 14.93 | SSE |
| St Neots | 15.41 | NNW |
| Hertford | 15.53 | SSE |
| Bedford | 15.70 | WNW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 445
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALDOCK | BALDOCK | SG7 6 | 207 |
| Ashwell | BALDOCK | SG7 5 | 86 |
| BALDOCK | BALDOCK | SG7 5 | 51 |
| Hinxworth | BALDOCK | SG7 5 | 18 |
| Ashwell | BALDOCK | SG7 5 | 10 |
| Radwell | BALDOCK | SG7 5 | 9 |
| Bygrave | BALDOCK | SG7 5 | 9 |
| Clothall | BALDOCK | SG7 6 | 7 |
| Newnham | BALDOCK | SG7 5 | 6 |
| Wallington | BALDOCK | SG7 6 | 5 |
| Clothall | BALDOCK | SG7 6 | 4 |
| BALDOCK | BALDOCK | SG7 6 | 4 |
| BALDOCK | BALDOCK | SG7 5 | 3 |
| BALDOCK | BALDOCK | SG7 6 | 3 |
| Odsey | BALDOCK | SG7 5 | 3 |
| Hinxworth | BALDOCK | SG7 5 | 3 |
| Caldecote | BALDOCK | SG7 5 | 2 |
| Clothall Common | BALDOCK | SG7 6 | 2 |
| Odsey | BALDOCK | SG7 6 | 2 |
| Odsey | BALDOCK | SG7 6 | 2 |
| Ashwell | BALDOCK | SG7 5 | 1 |
| Odsey | BALDOCK | SG7 5 | 1 |
| Ashwell | BALDOCK | SG7 5 | 1 |
| Newnham | BALDOCK | SG7 5 | 1 |
| BALDOCK | BALDOCK | SG7 5 | 1 |
| Hinxworth | BALDOCK | SG7 5 | 1 |
| Odsey | BALDOCK | SG7 6 | 1 |
| Wallington | BALDOCK | SG7 6 | 1 |
| Bygrave | BALDOCK | SG7 5 | 1 |
Street list for SG7
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| HILLCREST | 209 |
| PARK CRESCENT | 151 |
| GREAT NORTH ROAD A507 | 107 |
| THE LEAS | 41 |
| MUSGROVE MALTINGS | 36 |
| ROYSTON ROAD A505 | 36 |
| LONDON ROAD B197 | 29 |
| SUN STREET | 27 |
| SUN STREET | 27 |
| ST MARYS WAY | 26 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 947 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 230 |
| Other theft | 209 |
| Vehicle crime | 147 |
| Shoplifting | 121 |
| Public order | 103 |
| Burglary | 98 |
| Other crime | 61 |
| Drugs | 49 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Possession of weapons | 18 |
| Robbery | 13 |
| Bicycle theft | 10 |
| Theft from the person | 10 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH STREET | BALDOCK | 36 | SG7 6AS | View map | |
| WHITEHORSE STREET | BALDOCK | 30 | SG7 6QN | View map | |
| HIGH STREET | BALDOCK | ASHWELL | 7 | SG7 5NP | View map |
| GREAT NORTH ROAD | BALDOCK | RADWELL | 6 | SG7 5TR | View map |
Schools in the district
Ashwell Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Silver Street , Ashwell , Baldock
Postcode: SG7 5QL
Headteacher: Mr Simon England (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Knights Templar School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Park Street , Baldock
Postcode: SG7 6DZ
Headteacher: Mr Edward Hutchings (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Brandles School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Weston Way , Baldock
Postcode: SG7 6EY
Headteacher: Mr David Pearce (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Serious Weaknesses
Weston Way Nursery School
Phase: Nursery
Address:
Weston Way , Weston Way Nursery School , Baldock
Postcode: SG7 6HD
Headteacher: Mrs Kelly Nichol (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
St Mary's Infants' School
Phase: Primary
Address:
St Mary's Way , Baldock
Postcode: SG7 6HY
Headteacher: Miss Verity Edey (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Mary's Junior Mixed School
Phase: Primary
Address:
St Mary's Way , Baldock
Postcode: SG7 6HY
Headteacher: Mrs Samantha Britton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Hartsfield Junior Mixed and Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Clothall Road , Baldock
Postcode: SG7 6PB
Headteacher: Mrs Philippa Smith (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St John Roman Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Providence Way , Baldock
Postcode: SG7 6TT
Headteacher: Mr Thomas Timson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | High Street (dental Surgery) | 44 HIGH STREET, ASHWELL, BALDOCK, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5NR | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | 16a To 16c Whitehorse Street [dental Practice] | 16A - 16B WHITEHORSE STREET, BALDOCK, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 6QN | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | High Street Dental Surgery | 31 HIGH STREET, BALDOCK, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 6BG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Mews House Dental | 4A HITCHIN STREET, BALDOCK, SG7 6AE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashwell Pharmacy | 22 HIGH STREET, ASHWELL, BALDOCK, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5NW | PHARMACY | Call 01462 742250 |
| 2 | Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 58 HIGH STREET, BALDOCK, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 6BN | PHARMACY | Call 01462 757147 |
| 3 | Astonia Pharmacy | ASTONIA SITE, HIGH STREET, BALDOCK, SG7 6BP | PHARMACY | Call 01462 896290 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vision Express (baldock) | 58 HIGH STREET, BALDOCK, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 6BN | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Baldock Extra | 58 HIGH STREET, BALDOCK, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 6BN | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £781,404 | 26 | £683,081 | 31 | £712,450 | 33 | £758,568 | 44 |
| Semi-detached | £463,595 | 55 | £462,828 | 45 | £472,047 | 39 | £460,955 | 61 |
| Terraced | £363,751 | 66 | £340,123 | 41 | £361,244 | 56 | £359,952 | 75 |
| Flats | £224,558 | 51 | £254,904 | 62 | £276,546 | 54 | £198,648 | 44 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Ashwell & Morden
CRS Code: AWM
Operator: GN
Line: Cambridge line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)
Baldock
CRS Code: BDK
Operator: GN
Line: Cambridge line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)
Accessible motorway junctions
A1(M) J10
Average Driving Time from within the district: 4.83
Average Driving Distance: 2.95
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 441
A1(M) J9
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.49
Average Driving Distance: 3.91
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 441
A1(M) J8
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.02
Average Driving Distance: 6.55
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 441
A1(M) J7
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.80
Average Driving Distance: 9.44
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 439
A1(M) J6
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.99
Average Driving Distance: 12.73
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 308
M11 J10
Average Driving Time from within the district: 18.99
Average Driving Distance: 15.92
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 124
M11 J12
Average Driving Time from within the district: 20.87
Average Driving Distance: 14.72
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 2
M11 J11
Average Driving Time from within the district: 24.07
Average Driving Distance: 17.75
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 2
M1 J12
Average Driving Time from within the district: 28.19
Average Driving Distance: 21.26
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 7
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| SG7 5 | Ashwell Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| SG7 5 | Letchworth Delivery Office |
| SG7 6 | Letchworth Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| S | G | 7 | - | X | X | X |
| S | G | 7 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashwell Village Museum | Museums & Art Galleries | Museum and / or Art Gallery | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the SG7 postal code is BALDOCK followed by Ashwell, and Hinxworth.
The SG7 Postcode shares a border with SG4 (HITCHIN, Codicote, Kimpton), SG5 (HITCHIN, Stotfold, Fairfield), SG6 (LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY), SG9 (BUNTINGFORD, Sandon, Cottered), SG8 (ROYSTON, Melbourn, Bassingbourn), SG18 (BIGGLESWADE, Langford, Upper Caldecote) and SG2 (STEVENAGE, Walkern, Benington).
Maps and visuals
Weather
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