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Covering Apsley End, Higham Gobion, Offley, Little Offley, Pegsdon, Stotfold, Shillington, Pirton, including Arlesey & Fairfield, Cadwell, Clifton, Henlow & Langford. Find Gas Safe registered engineers nearby.
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SG5 (Apsley End) in a nutshell
SG5 covers Apsley End, Higham Gobion, Offley, Little Offley, Pegsdon, Stotfold, Shillington, Pirton, in Central Bedfordshire and North Hertfordshire and Stevenage. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.
Local tips for SG5
Two councils in one district
SG5 is split between Central Bedfordshire and North Hertfordshire and Stevenage. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authorityGive your full postcode
SG5 stretches across Arlesey & Fairfield, Cadwell, Clifton, Henlow & Langford and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'SG5', when you ask for quotes.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) wardsMostly mains gas round here
Most homes in Hitchin run on mains gas, so a standard boiler-and-hob check is what most people need.
Where's this from?
ONS Census 2021, Hitchin: 75.6% mains gas onlyEngland landlord rules: quick version
- Every year: a check by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy (new tenants get it before they move in).
- Keep it: hang on to records for at least 2 years.
More detail on the Hitchin page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.
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Frequently asked questions
Which areas does SG5 cover?
SG5 (Apsley End, Higham Gobion, Offley, Little Offley, Pegsdon, Stotfold, Shillington, Pirton) includes the wards of Arlesey & Fairfield, Cadwell, Clifton, Henlow & Langford, Hitchin Bearton, Hitchin Oughton, Hitchin Priory, Meppershall & Shillington, Offa, Roebuck, Stotfold (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).
Which postcode districts are next to SG5?
Neighbouring districts include SG4 (Breachwood Green), SG15 (Arlesey), SG6 (Letchworth), SG16 (Henlow), SG17 (Shefford) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering SG5 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.
How many homes are in SG5?
About 13,419 households and 31,350 residents at the 2011 Census, across 952 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).
Which council area is SG5 in?
SG5 sits in Central Bedfordshire, North Hertfordshire, Stevenage (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Hitchin, Mid Bedfordshire, Stevenage.
📊 The numbers behind this page
- Postcode district
- SG5 1
- Areas covered
- Apsley End, Higham Gobion, Offley, Little Offley, Pegsdon, Stotfold, Shillington, Pirton 2
- Active postcodes
- 952 3
- Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 13,419 2
- Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 31,350 2
- Electoral wards
- Arlesey & Fairfield, Cadwell, Clifton, Henlow & Langford, Hitchin Bearton, Hitchin Oughton, Hitchin Priory, Meppershall & Shillington, Offa … 4
- Parliamentary constituencies
- Hitchin, Mid Bedfordshire, Stevenage 4
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire, North Hertfordshire, Stevenage 4
- Households heated by mains gas only (Hitchin built-up area)
- 75.6% 5
- ONS Postcode Directory
- Doogal
- Doogal / ONSPD
- postcodes.io
- ONS Census 2021
Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.