Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

HORNBEAM SPRING, SG3 6AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORNBEAM SPRING, SG3 6AX.

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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 6AX 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

SG3 6AX has a significant social housing presence — 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SG3 6AX is a sought-after residential area on Hornbeam Spring, 0.2km from Stokens Green in Knebworth. Administratively it sits within Knebworth ward and the Stevenage constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SG3 6AX is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 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 6AX 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 6AX. 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 6AX has low crime rates — 34 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 offences42
Anti-social behaviour20
Shoplifting17
Vehicle crime14
Burglary9

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 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Dominic's cafe0.2 km
  • Lucas May Coffee Gelato0.3 km
  • Caffe Vero0.3 km
  • Coasters0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Knebworth Fish and Chips0.4 km
  • Ming Che Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Raja Takeaway0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

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

3 nearby
  • Knebworth Golf Club0.7 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.1 km
  • The Station0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Knebworth0.2 km
  • Stevenage4.1 km
  • Welwyn North4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Knebworth Rail Station0.3 km
  • Knebworth Railway Station0.3 km
  • Knebworth Rail Station0.3 km
  • Knebworth Railway Station0.3 km
  • Station Road0.4 km