Probyn Close Kimpton, North Hertfordshire
33 addresses across 1 postcode (SG4), about 170 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 27925428.
- Sales: 33 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £580,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 31 homes have an energy certificate (B: 29, C: 2).
- 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 G; 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 Harpenden, about 5.1 km (3.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 680 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 94 to 99 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 33 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Whitwell Surgery, about 3.3 km (2.1 miles) away.
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 55% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £580,000 | £580,000 | £580,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | £547,500 | £435,000 | £660,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £510,000 | £510,000 | £510,000 |
| 2021 | 4 | £502,500 | £485,000 | £535,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £502,500 | £410,000 | £595,000 |
| 2017 | 5 | £650,000 | £555,000 | £725,000 |
| 2016 | 15 | £475,000 | £340,000 | £585,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Aug 2024 | 26 SG4 8BL | Semi-detached | £580,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2023 | 11 SG4 8BL | Semi-detached | £435,000 | |
| 10 Jan 2023 | 21 SG4 8BL | Detached | £660,000 | |
| 4 Feb 2022 | 14 SG4 8BL | Semi-detached | £510,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2021 | 30 SG4 8BL | Detached | £515,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2021 | 24 SG4 8BL | Terraced | £535,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2021 | 13 SG4 8BL | Semi-detached | £485,000 | |
| 13 Jan 2021 | 29 SG4 8BL | Semi-detached | £490,000 | |
| 6 Nov 2020 | 17 SG4 8BL | Detached | £595,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2020 | 12 SG4 8BL | Semi-detached | £410,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2017 | 21 SG4 8BL | Detached | £575,000 | New build. |
| 28 Apr 2017 | 20 SG4 8BL | Detached | £725,000 | New build. |
| 11 Apr 2017 | 15 SG4 8BL | Detached | £699,950 | New build. |
| 8 Mar 2017 | 18 SG4 8BL | Detached | £555,000 | New build. |
| 10 Feb 2017 | 19 SG4 8BL | Detached | £650,000 | New build. |
| 22 Dec 2016 | 16 SG4 8BL | Detached | £550,000 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Dec 2016 | 14 SG4 8BL | Semi-detached | £410,000 | New build. |
| 15 Dec 2016 | 17 SG4 8BL | Detached | £555,000 | New build. |
| 15 Dec 2016 | 31 SG4 8BL | Detached | £485,000 | New build. |
| 13 Dec 2016 | 13 SG4 8BL | Semi-detached | £410,000 | New build. |
| 9 Dec 2016 | 22 SG4 8BL | Detached | £585,000 | New build. |
| 18 Nov 2016 | 9 SG4 8BL | Semi-detached | £485,000 | New build. |
| 18 Nov 2016 | 12 SG4 8BL | Semi-detached | £342,500 | New build. |
| 4 Nov 2016 | 11 SG4 8BL | Semi-detached | £340,000 | New build. |
| 21 Oct 2016 | 10 SG4 8BL | Semi-detached | £407,500 | New build. |
| 7 Oct 2016 | 23 SG4 8BL | Terraced | £480,000 | New build. |
| 7 Oct 2016 | 30 SG4 8BL | Detached | £465,000 | New build. |
| 3 Oct 2016 | 24 SG4 8BL | Terraced | £475,000 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Sep 2016 | 25 SG4 8BL | Terraced | £477,500 | New build. |
| 9 Sep 2016 | 29 SG4 8BL | Semi-detached | £405,000 | New build. |
| 2 Sep 2016 | 26 SG4 8BL | Semi-detached | £475,000 | New build. |
| 1 Sep 2016 | 27 SG4 8BL | Semi-detached | £475,000 | New build. |
| 15 Aug 2016 | 28 SG4 8BL | Semi-detached | £405,000 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
31 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 92 m². Most common: House, detached (12); House, semi-detached (12); Flat (4). Built: 2015 (28); 2012-2021 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (31).
Each home's certificates and sales (30 addresses)
- 1, Probyn Close, Kimpton
- 3, Probyn Close, Kimpton
- 4, Probyn Close, Kimpton
- 5, Probyn Close, Kimpton
- 6, Probyn Close, Kimpton
- 7, Probyn Close, Kimpton
- 8, Probyn Close, Kimpton
- 9, Probyn Close, Kimpton
- 10 Probyn Close, Kimpton
- 11, Probyn Close, Kimpton
- 12, Probyn Close, Kimpton
- 13 Probyn Close, Kimpton
- 14, Probyn Close, Kimpton
- 15, Probyn Close, Kimpton
- 16, Probyn Close, Kimpton
- 17, Probyn Close, Kimpton
- 18, Probyn Close, Kimpton
- 19, Probyn Close, Kimpton
- 20, Probyn Close, Kimpton
- 21, Probyn Close, Kimpton
- 22, Probyn Close, Kimpton
- 23, Probyn Close, Kimpton
- 24, Probyn Close, Kimpton
- 25, Probyn Close, Kimpton
- 26, Probyn Close, Kimpton
- 27, Probyn Close, Kimpton
- 28, Probyn Close, Kimpton
- 29, Probyn Close, Kimpton
- 30, Probyn Close, Kimpton
- 31, Probyn Close, Kimpton
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 G (22% of about 970 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 33 addresses are between 94 m and 99 m above sea level (96 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG4 8BL | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Harpenden 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Luton Airport Parkway 4.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Welwyn North 387,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.1 km (5.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lloyd Way Kimpton | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Airport Bus Station Luton Airport | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | Apcoa Charging Station | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Whitwell Surgery | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Manor Pharmacy | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Spire Harpenden Hospital | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Police station | Harpenden Police Station | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Batford, Batford | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,450 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 630 m² | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,030 m² | 180 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, a listed building (Grade I), 840 m (0.5 miles) north-east. 35 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul | Listed building, Grade I | 840 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| The Hoo, Kimpton | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Ayot House | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Clarkshill Wood | Wood | 560 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Park Wood | Wood | 780 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Dovehouse Wood | Wood | 840 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Whiteway Bottom | Valley | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
| Winch Hill | Hill | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 32 | 33 | 33 |
1 of the street's 33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimpton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens of Kimpton SG4 8PZ | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Kimpton Spice SG4 8HY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 9 Apr 2025 |
| The Boot SG4 8PT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Kimpton Primary School SG4 8RB | School/college/university | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 14 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lloyd Way (7); On or near Wren Close (3); On or near Probyn Close (2); On or near Lawn Avenue (2); On or near Cooper'S Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 55% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 6% | 1% |
| Social rented | 32% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 51% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, house, semi-detached (lodged 23 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band B, house, semi-detached (lodged 26 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- SG4 8BL: 33 addresses of 37 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Lloyd Way · Kimpton Bottom · Garden Court · High Street · Cooper's Close · Wren Close · Old Dairy · Lawn Avenue · Common Lane · Cooper's Hill · Coopers Close
All the streets in SG4 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.