POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
SG7 6AY postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 9 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 29 May 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £97,000Based on 21 sales · Latest sale in data: 29 May 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 9 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 21 sales · Latest sale in data: 29 May 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
10 within 400mSG7 6AY links 10 transport stops within 400m and 32 within 800m. 10 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is The Boot PH (BCT) at about 102m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Baldock Rail Station at about 687m.
Local business
42 within 1200mSG7 6AY currently links 42 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 17 food and drink, 9 nightlife, 8 grocery. The closest mapped place is The Cock at about 80m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
1,266 online job adverts observedNorth Hertfordshire local authority · Jun 2026. No comparable movement yet
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched SG7 6AY in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
9 nearby school rows9 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for SG7 6AY. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 10SG7 6AY has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 10 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 104, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 67 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£97,000
Strong sample. Based on 21 sales · Latest sale in data: 29 May 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of SG7 6AY, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
17 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (6), restaurant (6), cafe (5).
Amenity group
Nightlife
9 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (9).
Amenity group
Grocery
8 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (5), bakery (1), butcher (1).
Amenity group
Personal services
3 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (3).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Nightlife
The Cock (Greene King)
Pub at 43, High Street, Baldock, Hertfordshire.
Health
Astonia Pharmacy
Pharmacy at Astonia House, High Street, Baldock, Hertfordshire.
Financial services
Tesco Bank
Atm in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Stylus
Cafe in the current nearby-place seam.
Grocery
Tesco Extra
Supermarket at 58, High Street, Baldock, Hertfordshire.
Food and drink
Chez Burton
Restaurant at 48, High Street, Baldock, Hertfordshire.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Ashwell Primary School
Primary option in SG7 5QL. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Hartsfield Junior Mixed and Infant School
Primary option in SG7 6PB. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
St John Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary option in SG7 6TT. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for SG7 6AY before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around SG7 6AY.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like SG7 6AY with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess SG7 6AY.
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Ask vetted agents
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