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About Bendish
Bendish is a small village located in Hertfordshire, within the SG4 postcode area of England. It lies to the south of the town of Baldock and is surrounded by rural countryside, with open fields and scattered woodland. The village has a modest population and retains a quiet, peaceful atmosphere typical of the English countryside. There are a few residential properties and a small number of local amenities, including a village hall and a pub, which serve as community hubs. The area is well-connected to nearby towns by road, with the A505 providing access to larger centres. Bendish is part of the civil parish of Baldock and is known for its agricultural surroundings and traditional English village character.
School Ratings in Bendish
Families in Bendish have access to 80 local schools. NH8 Bluebell Family Centre and St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 10 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Bendish
Homes sell for an average of £528K locally. Most of the housing is made up of semi-detached homes, averaging £517K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bendish
Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Bendish, with 10 incidents recorded in April 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Bendish
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Bendish among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.
Healthcare in Bendish
There are 4 GP surgeries within three miles of Bendish, the nearest being Whitwell Surgery (1.3 miles away).
Local Data for Bendish
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Property Prices 4,024 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the SG4 postcode area.
Household Income in Bendish ONS 2023
The average total household income in Bendish is approximately £69,345 a year before tax, 25% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £49,930. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £49,930.
Businesses in Bendish ONS 2025
There are approximately 1,423 active businesses based in Bendish, around 49 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 92% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 12 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Bendish IMD 2025
According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Bendish experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.
Crime in Bendish 59 crimes · April 2026
Crime levels in Bendish are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
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Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
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Home Ownership in Bendish
Of the 12,281 households in and around Bendish, 70% are owned, 14% are socially rented and 16% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Bendish.