Area Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

SG3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SG3 postcode area.

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Population

7,127

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 58,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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8/10
family_restroomFamily
6/10
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2/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
3/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SG3's low deprivation rank, 67% ownership, and £698k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £698k. Property prices are trending up 45.6% year-on-year.

home £698,700 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG3 is a postcode district in East Hertfordshire, East of England, covering 198 active and 118 retired postcodes.

The largest share of SG3 (27%) is characterised by a suburban area with older residents still working, typically homeowners, alongside a rural commuter area popular with professional households (21%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes SG3 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in SG3 are around £698k, up 45.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SG3 at 175 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SG3 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences356
Anti-social behaviour322
Shoplifting117
Criminal damage and arson105
Vehicle crime87

school Local Schools

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Knebworth Primary and Nursery School

Good425 pupils
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All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth

Good151 pupils
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St Michael's Woolmer Green CofE VA Primary School

Good179 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Coltsfoot Country Retreat
  • Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Datchworth Sports Club
  • The Horns
  • The Plough
  • The Tilbury
  • Knebworth Golf Club
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Knebworth Fish and Chips
  • Ming Che Chinese Takeaway
  • Raja Takeaway
  • Mr Low Chinese Takeaway
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Datchworth Stores
  • Elysian Beauty & Aesthetics Clinic
  • Knebworth Food Bank
  • Knebworth Ltd
  • Lloyds Chemist
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Knebworth Care Home
  • We R Cakes
  • Datchworth Coffee
  • Caffe Vero
  • Coasters
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco
  • Co-op