Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

GUN MEADOW AVENUE, SG3 6BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUN MEADOW AVENUE, SG3 6BS.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

42

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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 6BS 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.

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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SG3 6BS combines high owner-occupation (69%), strong property values (£685k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £685k 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 6BS is a sought-after residential area on Gun Meadow Avenue, 0.3km from Stokens Green in Knebworth. Administratively it sits within Knebworth ward and the Stevenage constituency.

For serious buyers, SG3 6BS is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £685k. 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 6BS are sourced from Output Area E00119998 (shared with 22 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 6BS. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.7%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 562,500

4 sales · Mean £ 562,250

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

SG3 6BS has low crime rates — 22 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 offences21
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary5
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Knebworth Primary and Nursery School

Good425 pupils0.5 km
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St Michael's Woolmer Green CofE VA Primary School

Good179 pupils1.0 km
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All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth

Good151 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Red Lion0.9 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.6 km
  • The Station0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Dominic's cafe0.7 km
  • Lucas May Coffee Gelato0.5 km
  • Knebworth Care Home0.7 km
  • Caffe Vero0.6 km
  • Coasters0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Knebworth Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • Mr Low Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
  • Ming Che Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Raja Takeaway0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Elysian Beauty & Aesthetics Clinic0.5 km
  • Simmons Bakers Ltd0.6 km
  • Simmons (Bakers) Ltd0.6 km
  • Sugar Boutique0.6 km
  • Knebworth Food Bank0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Co-op0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Knebworth0.7 km
  • Welwyn North4.1 km
  • Watton-At-Stone4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Gun Road0.1 km
  • Gun Road0.2 km
  • Monread Lodge0.2 km
  • Monread Lodge0.3 km