Valley Road South, Codicote, Hitchin
House prices, sold prices and local information for SG4 8UH.
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At a glance
8 property sales on Valley Road South, Codicote, Hitchin have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 20 Jun 2025. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £443,200. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2018; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 63% terraced, 25% flat, 13% detached. Recorded sale prices on Valley Road South range from £235,000 to £590,000. 75% of homes sold here were freehold and 25% leasehold.
House prices on Valley Road South compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Valley Road South 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: 75% freehold and 25% leasehold across 8 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 5 | £443,200 | 20 Jul 2022 |
| Flat | 2 | £237,500 | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Detached | 1 | £590,000 | 20 Jun 2025 |
Sold prices on Valley Road South
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 211, Valley Road South SG4 8UH | 20 Jun 2025 | £590,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 221, Valley Road South SG4 8UH | 20 Jul 2022 | £470,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 219, Valley Road South SG4 8UH | 6 Jun 2022 | £470,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 217, Valley Road South SG4 8UH | 9 Nov 2021 | £480,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 225, Valley Road South SG4 8UH | 1 Oct 2021 | £235,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 221, Valley Road South SG4 8UH | 30 Mar 2020 | £408,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 227, Valley Road South SG4 8UH | 14 Jun 2019 | £240,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 217, Valley Road South SG4 8UH | 11 Sep 2018 | £388,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 221, Valley Road South | £408,000 (Mar 2020) → £470,000 (Jul 2022) | +15% over 2 yrs |
| 217, Valley Road South | £388,000 (Sep 2018) → £480,000 (Nov 2021) | +24% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Valley Road South
Crime
28 crimes were reported within about a mile of Valley Road South in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Valley Road South
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Codicote Church of England Primary School 276 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Oaklands Primary School 195 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 418 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Tenterfield Nursery School 71 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Sherrardswood School 445 pupils | Other independent school | 2–19 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Knightsfield School 65 pupils | Academy special converter | 9–18 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Monk's Walk School 1,440 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| St Michael's Woolmer Green CofE VA Primary School 186 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 2.1 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
- Knebworth station 2.3 mi · 46 min walk
- Welwyn North station 2.3 mi · 46 min walk
- Welwyn Garden City station 3.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- New Town (nr, High Street) 1 min walk
- New Town (opp, High Street) 1 min walk
- Peace Memorial Hall (o/s, High Street) 4 min walk
- Peace Memorial Hall (opp, High Street) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Bridge Cottage Surgery
41 High Street, Welwyn · 1.3 mi - Knebworth & Marymead Practice
7 St Martins Road, Knebworth · 2.5 mi - Whitwell Surgery
60 High Street, Whitwell, Hitchin · 2.9 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Welwyn Express · 1.3 mi
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Nodeway BP · 1.8 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Woolmer Green Express · 2.1 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Knebworth · 2.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Codicote Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Barnes Pharmacy · 1.3 mi
Dentists
- Knebworth Dental Surgery · 2.2 mi
- Dental Surgery · 2.4 mi
- Dental Surgery · 2.5 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 8 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 9 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 76.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 16.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 7.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 695 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 22.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,534 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 78% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 78% | 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.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Valley Road South
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Who lives around Valley Road South
Ethnic group
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 87.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.4% | 3.7% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 2.4% |
Religion
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 53.4% | 43.8% |
| No religion | 38.1% | 44.5% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | – |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | 1.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 88.4% |
| Born outside the UK | 9.2% | 11.6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 47.7% | 41.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.4% | 15.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13% | 13.3% |
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 13.6% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.2% | 9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| Other qualifications | 1.7% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.9% | 50.6% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 34% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 39.9% | 42.9% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 36% | 30.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 14.7% | 11% |
| No cars or vans in household | 9.4% | 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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