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Takeaways| Council | North Hertfordshire |
| Crime Rate | ✓Below Average for an East of England town 39% below the national average. |
| Vibe | 🍸 Dinner & Drinks |
| Demographics | 👶 Young Families |
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The average house price in Hitchin is £465,850, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Hitchin house price trends over the last 30 years.
£465,850
£763,967
£271,583
£549,776
£444,884
Is Hitchin a nice place to live?
Yes, Hitchin is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Hertfordshire. The area boasts an excellent range of restaurants, cafes and pubs.
How safe is Hitchin?
Hitchin has a below average crime rate for an East of England town, with around 46 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 39% below the national average, and 25% below the Hertfordshire average.
What are the best schools in Hitchin?
Hitchin has 28 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Hitchin Girls' School, Hitchin Boys' School, Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Oughton Primary and Nursery School and Highbury Infant School and Nursery. Note: 3 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Hitchin?
The majority of residents in Hitchin identify as White (British) (76%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (86%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.