Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

MUIRHEAD WAY, SG3 6BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MUIRHEAD WAY, SG3 6BY.

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Population

212

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG3 6BY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 53% of tenure in SG3 6BY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

SG3 6BY is a sought-after residential area on Muirhead Way, 0.4km from Stokens Green in Knebworth. Administratively it sits within Knebworth ward and the Stevenage constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SG3 6BY is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 6BY are sourced from Output Area E00120002 (shared with 6 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 6BY. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.4%
Asian / British Asian6.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

SG3 6BY has low crime rates — 25 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 offences28
Anti-social behaviour14
Vehicle crime14
Criminal damage and arson8
Drugs4

school Local Schools

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Knebworth Primary and Nursery School

Good425 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

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

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

8 nearby
  • Elysian Beauty & Aesthetics Clinic0.5 km
  • Simmons Bakers Ltd0.5 km
  • Sugar Boutique0.4 km
  • Knebworth Food Bank0.6 km
  • Knebworth Ltd0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

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

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Knebworth0.3 km
  • Stevenage3.9 km
  • Welwyn North4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Deard's End Lane0.2 km
  • Deard's End Lane0.2 km
  • Knebworth Railway Station0.2 km
  • Knebworth Railway Station0.3 km
  • Knebworth Rail Station0.3 km