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.
GUN MEADOW AVENUE, SG3 6BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUN MEADOW AVENUE, SG3 6BS.
286
42
£ 55,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Knebworth Primary and Nursery School
St Michael's Woolmer Green CofE VA Primary School
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Red Lion0.9 km
- The Royal British Legion0.6 km
- The Station0.7 km
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SG36BS · Data under Open Government Licence