Postcode Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

SG2 7QZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SG2 7QZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

321

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG2 7QZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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1/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

SG2 7QZ has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SG2 7QZ is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Cole's Green in Benington. Administratively it sits within Walkern ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SG2 7QZ is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SG2 7QZ are sourced from Output Area E00119404 (shared with 5 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 SG2 7QZ. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

SG2 7QZ has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Benington Church of England Primary School

Good84 pupils0.7 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Lordship Arms0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watton-At-Stone4.3 km
  • Knebworth6.5 km
  • Stevenage7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Three Stiles0.2 km
  • Three Stiles0.3 km