Francis Close, Hitchin
House prices, sold prices and local information for SG4 9EJ.
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At a glance
15 property sales on Francis Close, Hitchin have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £234,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £422,444. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 60% terraced, 33% flat, 7% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Francis Close range from £150,000 to £515,000. 63% of homes sold here were freehold and 38% leasehold.
House prices on Francis Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Francis Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SG4 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 63% freehold and 38% leasehold across 16 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 9 | £422,444 | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Flat | 5 | £216,900 | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £460,000 | 14 Sep 2021 |
Sold prices on Francis Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38, Francis Close SG4 9EJ | 30 Jan 2026 | £234,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 52, Francis Close SG4 9EJ | 22 Sep 2025 | £232,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 18, Francis Close SG4 9EJ | 28 Mar 2025 | £450,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Francis Close SG4 9EJ | 7 Feb 2025 | £515,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Francis Close SG4 9EJ | 15 Jun 2023 | £400,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Francis Close SG4 9EJ | 13 Jun 2023 | £405,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20, Francis Close SG4 9EJ | 17 Sep 2021 | £405,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Francis Close SG4 9EJ | 14 Sep 2021 | £460,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 36, Francis Close SG4 9EJ | 21 Jan 2021 | £138,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, Francis Close SG4 9EJ | 12 Nov 2020 | £425,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Francis Close SG4 9EJ | 3 Aug 2020 | £365,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 46, Francis Close SG4 9EJ | 6 Dec 2019 | £150,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 1, Francis Close SG4 9EJ | 21 Aug 2019 | £455,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 13, Francis Close SG4 9EJ | 23 Nov 2018 | £382,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 38, Francis Close SG4 9EJ | 18 Aug 2017 | £240,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 52, Francis Close SG4 9EJ | 12 Dec 2016 | £228,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 38, Francis Close | £240,000 (Aug 2017) → £234,000 (Jan 2026) | -3% over 8 yrs |
| 52, Francis Close | £228,000 (Dec 2016) → £232,500 (Sep 2025) | +2% over 9 yrs |
| 3, Francis Close | £425,000 (Nov 2020) → £515,000 (Feb 2025) | +21% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Francis Close
Crime
166 crimes were reported within about a mile of Francis Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 46 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 |
| Shoplifting | 28 |
| Other theft | 14 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Francis Close is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Ash Brook, Ippollitts Brook and River Purwell at Hitchin, Ashbrook, Little Wymondley and Graveley Flood warning area
- River Ivel in Hertfordshire and Central Bedfordshire Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Francis Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehill Junior School 241 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Kingshott School 403 pupils | Other independent school | 3–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Highbury Infant School and Nursery 195 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Hitchin Girls' School 1,357 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| William Ransom Primary School 419 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School 161 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin 234 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Mary Exton Primary School 146 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Hitchin station 1.0 mi · 19 min walk
- Letchworth Garden City station 3.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min walk
- Stevenage station 3.7 mi · 1 hr 14 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Blackhorse Lane (nr, Stevenage Road) 2 min walk
- Blackhorse Lane (opp, Stevenage Road) 3 min walk
- Oakfield Avenue (opp, Whitehill Road) 3 min walk
- Oakfield Avenue (nr, Whitehill Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Hertfordshire Special Allocation Scheme
The Treatment Centre, Portmill House, Hitchin · 0.7 mi - The Portmill Surgery
114 Queen Street, Hitchin · 0.7 mi - Bancroft Medical Centre
Bancroft Court, 30-35 Bancroft, Hitchin · 0.9 mi - Regal Chambers Surgery
50 Bancroft, Hitchin · 1.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Oakfield Hitchin BP · 0.1 mi
- Asda Supermarket Asda Hitchin Supermarket · 0.6 mi
- Marks and Spencer Simply Food M&S Hitchin SF · 0.8 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Hitchin · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.8 mi
- Nu Cross Dispensing Chemist · 0.8 mi
- Bell Chemist · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- Mr N F Faryad · 0.7 mi
- Bucklersbury (dental Surgery) · 0.7 mi
- The Vernon Dental Practice · 0.7 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 10 of 10 |
| Employment | 10 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 10 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 10 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 10 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 87.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 0.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 811 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,064 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 80% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 88% | 92% |
Share of homes across North Hertfordshire with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Francis Close
Ethnic group
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88.2% | 87.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 6.9% | 5.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.5% | 2.4% |
Religion
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 47.1% | 43.8% |
| No religion | 40.8% | 44.5% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.1% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 88.4% |
| Born outside the UK | 11.1% | 11.6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 60.6% | 41.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 12.6% | 15.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 10.8% | 13.3% |
| No qualifications | 6.2% | 13.6% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 5.4% | 9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.5% |
| Other qualifications | 1.5% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.4% | 50.6% |
| Good health | 31% | 34% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 11.5% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 41.3% | 30.6% |
| 1 car or van in household | 38.2% | 42.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 15% | 11% |
| No cars or vans in household | 5.5% | 15.5% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of North Hertfordshire.
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Estate agents near Francis Close
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- Alexander Lewis Estates 3.1 mi
- Country Properties 3.2 mi
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