Danefield Road Pirton, North Hertfordshire
28 addresses across 2 postcodes (SG5), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 27904925.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £435,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 19 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 11, D: 6).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in North Hertfordshire costs £2,449 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hitchin, about 5.4 km (3.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 76 to 79 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 28 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lower Stondon Surgery, about 4.2 km (2.6 miles) away.
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 14 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £435,000 | £435,000 | £435,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £520,000 | £520,000 | £520,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £312,000 | £312,000 | £312,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £426,500 | £426,500 | £426,500 |
| 2015 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £292,000 | £292,000 | £292,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £180,500 | £175,000 | £186,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £88,671 | £88,671 | £88,671 |
| 1998 | 1 | £71,500 | £71,500 | £71,500 |
| 1997 | 1 | £59,995 | £59,995 | £59,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jul 2026 | 9 SG5 3QQ | Terraced | £435,000 | |
| 9 Oct 2025 | 16 SG5 3QQ | Terraced | £520,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2020 | 17 SG5 3QQ | Semi-detached | £312,000 | |
| 9 Jun 2017 | 5 SG5 3QQ | Terraced | £426,500 | |
| 1 Apr 2015 | 5 SG5 3QQ | Terraced | £320,000 | |
| 18 Apr 2011 | 10 SG5 3QQ | Terraced | £292,000 | |
| 18 Sep 2009 | 15 SG5 3QQ | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2008 | 16 SG5 3QQ | Terraced | £190,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2002 | 14 SG5 3QQ | Semi-detached | £186,000 | |
| 15 Mar 2002 | 8 SG5 3QQ | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 28 Jan 1999 | 5 SG5 3QQ | Terraced | £88,671 | |
| 3 Jul 1998 | 3 SG5 3QQ | Terraced | £71,500 | |
| 28 Aug 1997 | 15 SG5 3QQ | Semi-detached | £59,995 | |
| 23 Jun 1995 | 10 SG5 3QQ | Terraced | £53,500 |
Energy performance certificates
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 76 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (7); House, end-terrace (7); House, semi-detached (4). Built: 1950-1966 (18); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (8); owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (3).
Council tax
What each band costs in North Hertfordshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,449 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,632 | £1,904 | £2,176 | £2,449 | £2,993 | £3,537 | £4,081 | £4,897 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (27% of about 1,130 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 3.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 14, GREAT GREEN, grade II
- 16, GREAT GREEN, grade II
- SAWFORD COTTAGE, grade II
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 16 September 2026: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 28 addresses are between 76 m and 79 m above sea level (77 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG5 3QG | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| SG5 3QQ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hitchin 2.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) |
| Letchworth Garden City 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) | |
| Arlesey 688,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Danefield Road Pirton | 70 m |
| EV charging points | Shell Recharge Charging Station | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 11 km (6.8 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Lower Stondon Surgery | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Cross Chemist | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | North Hertfordshire And Stevenag | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Hospital | The Lister Hospital | 10 km (6.2 miles) |
| Police station | Hitchin Police Station | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Payzone | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 180 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.5 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,160 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Anglo-Saxon settlement, and probable prehistoric ring ditches, west of Pirton village, a scheduled monument, 170 m north-west. 51 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Anglo-Saxon settlement, and probable prehistoric ring ditches, west of Pirton village | Scheduled monument | 170 m north-west |
| Three Gables | Listed building, Grade II* | 200 m south-east |
| Church of St Mary (C of E) | Listed building, Grade I | 270 m east |
| Toot Hill motte and bailey castle and shrunken medieval village at Pirton | Scheduled monument | 330 m east |
| West Barn at Rectory Farm | Listed building, Grade II* | 410 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| The Rectory Farmhouse | Listed building, Grade II* | 410 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Moated site and associated enclosure at Rectory Farm | Scheduled monument | 430 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Toot Hill | Hill | 260 m east |
| Blacksmith's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 410 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Larkins Pond | Lake or reservoir | 570 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Lower Plantation | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Highdown Plantation | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Ramerick Bottom | Valley | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 27 | 28 |
1 of the street's 28 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for North Hertfordshire: see them on the North Hertfordshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirton School | Primary | 4–11 | 210 m | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Motte and Bailey SG5 3QD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Pirton Chapel Tearoom SG5 3PS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Pirton JMI School SG5 3PS | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Play Aloud SG5 3PS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2015 |
| Pirton Pre-School SG5 3PS | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2013 |
| The Fox SG5 3PS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Pirton Village Stores & Post Office SG5 3PT | Retailers - other | 370 m | 4 Good | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Mojoe’s Caribbean Cuisine SG5 3PX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Pirton Community Cafe SG5 3PX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Danefield Road (3); On or near Priors Hill (2); On or near Baulk Gardens (2); On or near Three Closes (2); On or near Bury End (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 19% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Saxon Rise · Baulk Gardens · Three Closes · Baulk Gardens · Great Green · Docklands · Bury End · St Mary's Close · Franklin Close · Doddingselles · Priors Hill · Crab Tree Lane
All the streets in SG5 and across North Hertfordshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.