Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

OLD LANE, SG3 6AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD LANE, SG3 6AF.

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

309

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG3 6AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SG3 6AF combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£2.0M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £2.0M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

SG3 6AF is a sought-after residential area on Old Lane, 0.5km from Knebworth in Knebworth. Administratively it sits within Knebworth ward and the Stevenage constituency.

For serious buyers, SG3 6AF is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £2.0M. 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 SG3 6AF are sourced from Output Area E00120006 (shared with 7 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 SG3 6AF. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 2,000,000

1 sales · Mean £ 2,000,000

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

SG3 6AF has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Knebworth Primary and Nursery School

Good425 pupils0.4 km
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All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth

Good151 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Dominic's cafe0.8 km
  • Lucas May Coffee Gelato0.5 km
  • Caffe Vero0.7 km
  • Coasters0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Knebworth Fish and Chips0.5 km
  • Ming Che Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Raja Takeaway0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Elysian Beauty & Aesthetics Clinic0.5 km
  • Simmons Bakers Ltd0.6 km
  • Sugar Boutique0.7 km
  • Knebworth Food Bank0.5 km
  • Knebworth Ltd1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Royal British Legion0.8 km
  • The Station0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Knebworth0.8 km
  • Watton-At-Stone4.0 km
  • Stevenage4.2 km