The Dell Baldock, North Hertfordshire
1 address across 1 postcode (SG7), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 27917210.
- Flood: 12 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Baldock, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Nightingale Park Wildlife Garden, is about 190 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 74 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Baldock Surgery, about 710 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 48% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 73 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (81% of about 590 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Hadrian Way, Baldock, permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- 20 High Street Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 6AX: up to 14 homes, permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 12 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 address is about 74 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG7 6HF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Baldock 569,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Letchworth Garden City 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Hitchin 2.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Willian Way Baldock | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Stevenage | 8.9 km (5.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Letchworth Town Hall Car Park | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 17 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Baldock Surgery | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest High Street Dental Surgery | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | The Lister Hospital | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Police station | Letchworth Police Station | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Jackmans Cashzone | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Nightingale Park Wildlife Garden 1,310 m² | 190 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 4,000 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,060 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,010 m² | 160 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 430 m² | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 23 and 23A, High Street, a listed building (Grade II*), 900 m (0.6 miles) north. 55 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 23 and 23A, High Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 900 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Manor House | Listed building, Grade II* | 940 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Manor House | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Butterfield House | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Romano-British small town and Late Iron Age settlement at Baldock | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Henge 500m north west of Bush Wood | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Settlement site S of Blackhorse Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Howard Park and Gardens, Letchworth | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Broadway, Letchworth | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Western Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Jackman's Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Newfield Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Norton Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Windmill Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Bottom | Valley | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.7 | 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 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Way Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 110 m | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Junior Mixed School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 180 m | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Infants' School Church of England | Primary | 4–7 | 190 m | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Knights Templar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hartsfield Junior Mixed and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Garden City Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hillshott Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westway Post Office Stores SG7 6JF | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Finest Frozen Food SG7 6HP | Importers/Exporters | 240 m | Exempt | |
| hype gym SG7 6NG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Baldock Convenience Store SG7 6NB | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2021 |
| Magic Moments Pre-School SG7 6EN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Nov 2017 |
| Nouvita SG7 6ND | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Brandles School SG7 6EY | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Jan 2025 |
| The Famous SG7 6NG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Adzuki Red SG7 6NG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Clare Crescent (13); On or near The Close (11); On or near Nightingale Way (10); On or near The Leas (9); On or near St Mary'S Way (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 48% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 47% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
- SG7 6HF: 1 address of 14 in the postcode
Nearby streets
St Marys Way · Willian Way · The Spinney · St Mary's Way · Bondor Business Centre · The Leas · Clare Crescent · St Marys Way · The Close · Nightingale Way · The Rise · Mons Avenue
All the streets in SG7 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.