Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

QUANTOCK CLOSE, SG1 6BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUANTOCK CLOSE, SG1 6BS.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SG1 6BS's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £642k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £642k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 5.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG1 6BS is a sought-after residential area on Quantock Close, 0.7km from Botany Bay Farm in Stevenage. Administratively it sits within Chesfield ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

For serious buyers, SG1 6BS is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £642k, down 5.3% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SG1 6BS are sourced from Output Area E00169646 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG1 6BS. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.1%
Asian / British Asian5.6%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 572,500

4 sales · Mean £ 563,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SG1 6BS has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences27
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft3
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Round Diamond Primary School

Outstanding0.7 km
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The Leys Primary and Nursery School

Good433 pupils1.3 km
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Martins Wood Primary School

Inadequate1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Budgens0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Fortunes Place0.7 km
  • Cantina Carnitas0.4 km
  • Famous Chef0.8 km
  • Smoky Boys0.7 km
  • Snack Attack0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Budgens0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Dine Ltd0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stevenage4.5 km
  • Knebworth7.2 km
  • Baldock7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Serpentine Close0.4 km
  • Fairfield Way0.5 km
  • Serpentine Close0.5 km
  • Fairfield Way0.5 km