Hertfordshire
Hitchin
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Hitchin is best known for its medieval market square, lavender fields, St Mary’s Church and strong commuter appeal.
Postcode districts: SG4, SG5
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Hitchin is a historic Hertfordshire market town with medieval streets, a large market square and a long tradition of lavender growing and corn trading. St Mary’s Church is unusually large for a town of its size, reflecting Hitchin’s historic prosperity. The railway brought commuter growth, while independent shops, schools and nearby countryside keep the town popular with families and professionals. Its rental market is shaped by London links, character housing and demand from people priced out of closer-in commuter towns.
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Page prepared 2026-11-07. Figures come from the official sources named on each card; where we don't have reliable data we say so.