Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

BELL CLOSE, SG3 6AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELL CLOSE, SG3 6AJ.

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Population

343

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG3 6AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SG3 6AJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £855k, 82% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £855k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 67.6% year-on-year.

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

SG3 6AJ is a sought-after residential area on Bell Close, 0.3km from Knebworth in Knebworth. Administratively it sits within Knebworth ward and the Stevenage constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG3, SG3 6AJ offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £855k, up 67.6% 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 SG3 6AJ are sourced from Output Area E00119999 (shared with 11 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 6AJ. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 682,500

2 sales · Mean £ 682,500

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

SG3 6AJ has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting17
Anti-social behaviour15
Violence and sexual offences14
Vehicle crime7
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Knebworth Primary and Nursery School

Good425 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Dominic's cafe0.5 km
  • Lucas May Coffee Gelato0.3 km
  • Caffe Vero0.4 km
  • Coasters0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

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

8 nearby
  • Elysian Beauty & Aesthetics Clinic0.3 km
  • Simmons Bakers Ltd0.3 km
  • Sugar Boutique0.4 km
  • Knebworth Food Bank0.3 km
  • Knebworth Ltd0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Knebworth Golf Club0.8 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.5 km
  • The Station0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Knebworth0.5 km
  • Stevenage3.9 km
  • Watton-At-Stone4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Station Road0.3 km
  • Station Road0.3 km
  • Knebworth Rail Station0.5 km
  • Knebworth Rail Station0.5 km