Finbracks is in Great Ashby, Stevenage and in North Hertfordshire district. SG1 6HB is located in the Great Ashby electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hitchin and Harpenden. This postcode has been in use since 2007-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Finbracks, Great Ashby, Stevenage, SG1 6HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG1 6HA, SG1 6GU, SG1 6GX, SG1 6GW, SG1 6GN, SG1 6GY, SG1 6GZ, SG1 6GJ, SG1 6GS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG1 6HB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 49.9% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 51.7% | 50.1% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 6HB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% 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 | 37.6% | 34.9% | -2.7% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 51.2% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7% | 8.9% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (92.4%) 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 | 71.8% | 58.6% | -13.2% | 48.4% | 10.2% |
| Good health | 23.7% | 33.8% | 10.1% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 4.2% | 6.8% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
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.
In the area around SG1 6HB this area, 7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.4% | 7% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 9.4% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 10.2% | -8.4% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 25.8% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.1% | 44.1% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 10.3% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.9% 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% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 6.6% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 83.2% | 76.9% | -6.3% | 81.4% | -4.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 85.9% 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 | 87.7% | 85.9% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 4.9% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 86.4% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 10.4% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0.8% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 76.7% | 14.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Finbracks was 16.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.9% lower than the Graveley, St Ippolyts & Wymondley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Finbracks has the 5th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Graveley, St Ippolyts & Wymondley and the 47th lowest crime rate of 413 local areas in North Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Finbracks, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2025-03-25 | £526,996 |
| 49 Finbracks, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-12-09 | £382,543 |
| 29 Finbracks, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-11-28 | £226,942 |
| 27 Finbracks, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-08-21 | £430,570 |
| 33 Finbracks, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £514,000 | 2024-05-28 | £522,817 |
SG1 6HB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 144 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Real estate activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 5,090 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 | 773 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leys Primary and Nursery School Ripon Road , SG1 4QZ | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Giles Junior School Durham Road , SG1 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Giles Infant and Nursery School Durham Road , SG1 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martins Wood Primary School Mildmay Road , SG1 5RT | 3out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 2out of 4 | 2,890 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 2,936 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Hitchin Road , SG1 4AE | 3out of 4 | 3,124 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 3,158 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 3,764 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 | 4,822 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 | 2,933 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 3,385 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 3,766 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy Pryor Way , SG6 2PT | 3out of 4 | 5,130 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher School Barrington Road , SG6 3JZ | - not rated | 5,394 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune's places | Unit 1, The Neighbourhood Centre Whitehorse Lane, Great Ashby | 738 yd | |
| PIVORA | Unit 2, The Neighbourhood Centre Whitehorse Lane, Great Ashby | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens | Unit 6, The Neighbourhood Centre Whitehorse Lane, Great Ashby | 738 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Round Diamond Primary School WHITEHORSE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 645 yd |
| St. Nicholas Park CHERWELL DRIVE | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| Dominate Fitness Ltd (Closed) Senate Place Senate Place Whitworth Road | health and fitness suite | 928 yd |
| Renegade Fitness Academy SENATE PLACE SENATE PLACE WHITWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,021 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.