Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

ORCHARD WAY, SG3 6BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD WAY, SG3 6BU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

293

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG3 6BU 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SG3 6BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £383k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 7.5% year-on-year.

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

SG3 6BU is a sought-after residential area on Orchard Way, 0.3km from Stokens Green in Knebworth. Administratively it sits within Knebworth ward and the Stevenage constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG3, SG3 6BU offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £383k, up 7.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SG3 6BU are sourced from Output Area E00119995 (shared with 5 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 6BU. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 417,500

10 sales · Mean £ 419,050

Terraced

£ 320,000

7 sales · Mean £ 334,785

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

SG3 6BU has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences24
Vehicle crime8
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft4
Drugs4

school Local Schools

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Knebworth Primary and Nursery School

Good425 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Dominic's cafe0.4 km
  • Lucas May Coffee Gelato0.7 km
  • Caffe Vero0.6 km
  • Coasters0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Knebworth Fish and Chips0.7 km
  • Ming Che Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Raja Takeaway0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Elysian Beauty & Aesthetics Clinic0.7 km
  • Simmons Bakers Ltd0.7 km
  • Sugar Boutique0.6 km
  • Knebworth Food Bank0.7 km
  • Knebworth Ltd0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Knebworth Golf Club0.6 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.4 km
  • The Station0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Knebworth0.4 km
  • Stevenage4.0 km
  • Welwyn North4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Deard's End Lane0.3 km
  • Deard's End Lane0.3 km
  • Knebworth Railway Station0.4 km
  • Knebworth Railway Station0.4 km
  • Knebworth Rail Station0.4 km