The Chilterns is in Stevenage and in North Hertfordshire district. SG1 6BA is located in the Great Ashby electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hitchin and Harpenden. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Chilterns, Stevenage, SG1 6BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG1 6AZ, SG1 6AY, SG1 6BB, SG1 6AX, SG1 6NH, SG1 6EA, SG1 6DR, SG1 6DP, SG1 6EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG1 6BA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.9% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.1% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SG1 6BA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.2% | 28.1% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.6% | 57% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 12.8% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7% | 10.6% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.5% | 55.7% | -3.8% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 33.3% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 8.9% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.8% | 11.1% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 10.3% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 16.1% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 17.6% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.6% | 37.9% | 1.3% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.9% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 87.7% | 87.4% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 6.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 89.4% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 89.7% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 6.6% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.9% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.7% | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Chilterns was 37.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.6% lower than the Graveley, St Ippolyts & Wymondley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Chilterns has the 11th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Graveley, St Ippolyts & Wymondley and the 159th lowest crime rate of 413 local areas in North Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 The Chilterns, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2024-11-25 | £388,709 |
| 43 The Chilterns, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-06-03 | £316,596 |
| 19 The Chilterns, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-12-18 | £365,703 |
| 45 The Chilterns, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-09-26 | £292,102 |
| 25 The Chilterns, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-08-01 | £353,248 |
SG1 6BA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SG1 6BA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 138 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 4,741 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round Diamond Primary School Whitehorse Lane , Great Ashby Way SG1 6NH | 4out of 4 | 222 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leys Primary and Nursery School Ripon Road , SG1 4QZ | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Giles Junior School Durham Road , SG1 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Giles Infant and Nursery School Durham Road , SG1 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martins Wood Primary School Mildmay Road , SG1 5RT | 3out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 2,459 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 2out of 4 | 2,952 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 3,261 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Hitchin Road , SG1 4AE | 3out of 4 | 3,356 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 3,386 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hertfordshire College Monkswood Way , SG1 1LA | - not rated | 4,651 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,737 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,928 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 3,388 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 5,107 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | 3out of 4 | 5,138 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dine Ltd | Dine Ltd C/O Allied Bakeries, Cartwright Road | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune's places | Unit 1, The Neighbourhood Centre Whitehorse Lane, Great Ashby | 144 yd | |
| PIVORA | Unit 2, The Neighbourhood Centre Whitehorse Lane, Great Ashby | 144 yd | |
| Smoky Boys | 37 Wedgwood Way, Stevenage | 554 yd | |
| Famous Chef | 16 Wedgwood Gate Industrial Estate, Wedgwood Way | 702 yd | |
| The BIG Vending Company | 18 Wedgwood Gate Industrial Estate, Wedgwood Way | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens | Unit 6, The Neighbourhood Centre Whitehorse Lane, Great Ashby | 144 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Round Diamond Primary School WHITEHORSE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 210 yd |
| St. Nicholas Park CHERWELL DRIVE | grass pitches | 405 yd |
| Dominate Fitness Ltd (Closed) Senate Place Senate Place Whitworth Road | health and fitness suite | 415 yd |
| Renegade Fitness Academy SENATE PLACE SENATE PLACE WHITWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 501 yd |
| Just For Women (Dominate Fitness Ltd) UNIT 1 UNIT 1 WEDGEWOOD WAY | health and fitness suite | 744 yd |
| Changes Gym (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Wedgewood Way | health and fitness suite | 758 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.