Windmill Road The Heath, North Hertfordshire
18 addresses across 3 postcodes (SG4), about 540 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 27921889.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £425,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 3, E: 3).
- 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 D; 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 Luton Airport Parkway, about 4.8 km (3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Wigmore Valley Park, is about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 144 to 155 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 18 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Larkside Practice, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away.
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 60% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 2 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other theft.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £142,000 | £142,000 | £142,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 2022 | 21 SG4 8PH | Semi-detached | £425,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2001 | 21 SG4 8PH | Semi-detached | £142,000 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 90 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (7); House, detached (2); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1900-1929 (4); 1950-1966 (3); 1930-1949 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (4); owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
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 D (34% of about 580 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: yes, North Hertfordshire.
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
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 18 addresses are between 144 m and 155 m above sea level (153 m on average); the ground rises about 11 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG4 8PD | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| SG4 8PG | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| SG4 8PH | 80% | 0% | 0% | 20% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Luton Airport Parkway 4.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Luton 3.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Hitchin 2.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 8.3 km (5.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Millway The Heath | 310 m |
| Bus or coach station | Airport Bus Station Luton Airport | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Village Parking Free Transfers | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Larkside Practice | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Carerx | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Wigmore Dental Clinic | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Spire Harpenden Hospital | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) |
| Police station | Luton Police Station | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Wigmore Lane | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Wigmore Valley Park 41 ha | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 960 m² | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.4 ha | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,770 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Landmarks
9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roundabouts Plantation | Wood | 550 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Darley Wood | Wood | 690 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Watkin's Wood | Wood | 920 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Winch Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Whiteway Bottom | Valley | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Preston Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 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, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
1 of the street's 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breachwood Green Junior Mixed and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Apr 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: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Millway (1); On or near Windmill Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 60% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 31% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 53% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
- SG4 8PG: 8 addresses
- SG4 8PH: 8 addresses of 10 in the postcode
- SG4 8PD: 2 addresses of 14 in the postcode
Nearby streets
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.