Six Bells Lane is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG2 9SF is located in the Bandley Hill & Poplars electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stevenage. This postcode has been in use since 2014-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Six Bells Lane, Stevenage, SG2 9SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG2 9TQ, SG2 9SA, SG2 9US, SG2 9QD, SG2 9TL, SG2 7HL, SG2 9QB, SG2 9QA, SG2 9RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG2 9SF has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 47% | 50% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 53% | 50% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 SG2 9SF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.3% 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 | 31.2% | 34.2% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 54.3% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 10.1% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7.8% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 56.2% | 55.3% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 35.1% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 7.5% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 11.5% | 13.7% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 10.5% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.3% | 15.1% | -7.2% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.3% | 16.9% | -0.4% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 37.3% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.3% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.1% | 86.8% | -10.3% | 81.4% | 5.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 93.7% | 88.8% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 5.8% | 4.2% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 89.1% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.9% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 76.7% | 11.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Six Bells Lane was 34.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.1% lower than the Bandley Hill & Poplars average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Six Bells Lane has the 11th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Bandley Hill & Poplars and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 246 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Six Bells Lane, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-05-07 | £423,819 |
| 16 Six Bells Lane, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2021-03-05 | £500,986 |
| 26 Six Bells Lane, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2021-01-28 | £661,992 |
| 4 Six Bells Lane, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2020-07-21 | £445,182 |
| 13 Six Bells Lane, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2019-09-12 | £467,143 |
SG2 9SF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 200 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 2,020 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashtree Primary Academy Chertsey Rise , SG2 9JQ | 2out of 4 | 782 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashtree Primary School and Nursery Chertsey Rise , SG2 9JQ | - not rated | 818 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bandley Hill Junior School Featherston Road , SG2 9PP | - not rated | 926 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bandley Hill Infants' School Featherston Road , SG2 9PP | - not rated | 926 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School School Lane , Aston SG2 7HA | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collenswood School Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | - not rated | 779 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwell School Barnwell , SG2 9SW | 3out of 4 | 1,683 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 1,751 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heathcote School Shephall Green , SG2 9XT | - not rated | 2,046 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 | 3,367 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 4out of 4 | 1,566 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 1,756 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Home Field School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | - not rated | 1,947 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 1,989 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | - not rated | 1,989 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplars Fish Bar | Magpie Crescent, Stevenage | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coopers Inn | The Coopers Inn, Magpie Crescent | 509 yd | |
| The Crown | 56 Long Lane, Aston | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Plc | Magpie Crescent, Stevenage | 509 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnwell School (East) (Closed) Collenswood Road | grass pitches | 772 yd |
| Ashtree Primary School CHERTSEY RISE | grass pitches | 782 yd |
| Aston St Mary'S Va School School Lane | grass pitches | 961 yd |
| Chells Park FERRIER ROAD | grass pitches | 981 yd |
| Featherstone Wood Primary School FEATHERSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,043 yd |
| Aston Tennis Courts THE LODGE THE LODGE DENE LANE | tennis courts | 1,071 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 | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 271.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.