About St Ibbs

St Ibb's is a small village located in Hertfordshire, England, within the SG4 postcode area. The village features a mix of residential homes, local shops, and community facilities. It is surrounded by green fields and offers a peaceful environment for its residents. The village is well-connected by road, making it accessible for those commuting to nearby towns and cities. In St Ibb's, you will find a local pub that serves as a social hub for the community. There are also several parks and recreational areas where families can enjoy outdoor activities. The village is close to the larger town of Hitchin, which provides additional amenities and services. Overall, St Ibb's offers a quiet lifestyle with the convenience of nearby urban facilities.

School Ratings in St Ibbs

Families in St Ibbs have access to 97 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 St Ibbs

Homes sell for an average of £513K locally. Most of the housing is made up of semi-detached homes, averaging £496K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in St Ibbs

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across St Ibbs, with 10 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in St Ibbs

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places St Ibbs 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.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in St Ibbs

St Ibbs benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,810 sales

Average Price £513K
£4K — £18.64M
Detached £822K 839
Semi £496K 1,096
Terraced £388K 971
Flat £238K 748

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

58 Primary
11 Secondary
28 Other
St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School Primary Good 0.5 miles Kingshott School 1.1 miles Whitehill Junior School Primary Good 1.3 miles Wymondley Junior Mixed and Infant School Primary 1.3 miles NH8 Bluebell Family Centre Outstanding 1.5 miles Highbury Infant School and Nursery Primary Good 1.5 miles Preston Primary School Primary Good 1.6 miles Mary Exton Primary School Primary Good 1.6 miles William Ransom Primary School Primary 1.6 miles Hitchin Girls' School Secondary 1.7 miles St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin Primary Outstanding 1.8 miles Hitchin Boys' School Secondary 2 miles

Deprivation and Employment in St Ibbs IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, St Ibbs 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.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
8/10
Health
8/10
Housing
7/10
Living Environment
6/10
9,182 Children (0-15) 19%
29,919 Working Age 61%
12,798 Older (60+) 26%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 17% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 11.2% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in St Ibbs 52 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in St Ibbs 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.

22 Violence & Sexual Offences
10 Anti-Social Behaviour
5 Other Theft
4 Criminal Damage & Arson
3 Burglary
3 Public Order
2 Vehicle Crime
1 Drugs
1 Weapons
1 Other Crime
Local Policing
Hertfordshire Hitchin Rural Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Hitchin Train Station 2 miles
Stevenage Train Station 2.9 miles
Letchworth Garden City Train Station 4.1 miles
Knebworth Train Station 5.2 miles
Baldock Train Station 5.7 miles
Luton Airport Parkway Train Station 6.7 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Little Almshoe 0.6 miles St Ippolyts 0.6 miles Gosmore 0.9 miles Titmore Green 1.2 miles Oakfield 1.2 miles Little Wymondley 1.4 miles Wymondley Bury 1.4 miles Hitchin Hill 1.4 miles Preston 1.8 miles Great Wymondley 1.8 miles Charlton 1.8 miles Fishers Green 1.9 miles

Local Government

District North Hertfordshire
County Hertfordshire
Ward Hitchin Bearton
Constituency Hitchin and Harpenden
Parish North Hertfordshire, unparished area
Region East of England

Streets in SG4 30 shown View all streets

Acre Piece 1 Allwoods Place 1 Alpine Close 1 Arch Road 4 Armour Rise 1 Arnold Close 1 Ash Drive 1 Ashbrook Lane 1 Ashwell Close 1 Ashwell Common 1 Aston Rise 1 B197 3 Back Lane 4 Baileys Close 1 Baker's Lane 1 Ballslough Hill 1 Barleybeans Road 1 Bell Close 1 Benchley Hill 3 Bendish Lane 4 Benslow Lane 6 Benslow Rise 2 Bentick Way 1 Bibbs Hall Lane 1 Bilton Road 1 Blackhorse Lane 2 Bladon Close 1 Blakemore End Road 2 Bowmans Avenue 1 Bradleys Corner 2

Postcodes in SG4 50 shown View all postcodes

SG4 0AA SG4 0AB SG4 0AE SG4 0AF SG4 0AG SG4 0AH SG4 0AJ SG4 0AL SG4 0AN SG4 0AP SG4 0AQ SG4 0AS SG4 0AT SG4 0AU SG4 0AW SG4 0AX SG4 0AZ SG4 0BA SG4 0BD SG4 0BE SG4 0BF SG4 0BG SG4 0BH SG4 0BJ SG4 0BL SG4 0BN SG4 0BP SG4 0BQ SG4 0BS SG4 0BT SG4 0BU SG4 0BW SG4 0BX SG4 0BZ SG4 0DA SG4 0DB SG4 0DH SG4 0DL SG4 0DN SG4 0DP SG4 0DR SG4 0DS SG4 0DU SG4 0DW SG4 0EA SG4 0EB SG4 0ED SG4 0EH SG4 0EJ SG4 0EL