Bell Close, Knebworth, SG3 6AJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG3 6AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.1%	51.3%	0.2%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	48.9%	48.7%	-0.2%	49.0%	-0.3%

Partnership Status

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 SG3 6AJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.8% 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	27.3%	30.2%	2.9%	37.9%	-7.7%
Married: Opposite sex	60.2%	52.8%	-7.4%	44.2%	8.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	1.5%	1.4%	-0.1%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	6.1%	3.1%	-3.0%	9.1%	-6.0%
Widowed	4.9%	11.8%	6.9%	6.1%	5.7%

Health

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 (85.7%) 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	56.5%	51.9%	-4.6%	48.4%	3.5%
Good health	30.7%	33.8%	3.1%	33.6%	0.2%
Fair health	9.7%	11.7%	2.0%	12.7%	-1.0%
Bad health	2.7%	2.3%	-0.4%	4.0%	-1.7%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 SG3 6AJ this area, 8.7% 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 55.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	8.7%	8.7%	0.0%	18.2%	-9.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.5%	6.6%	-2.9%	9.6%	-3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.8%	12.2%	-2.6%	13.4%	-1.2%
Apprenticeship	2.7%	4.2%	1.5%	5.3%	-1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.6%	10.8%	0.2%	16.9%	-6.1%
Degree or Similar	51.1%	55.4%	4.3%	33.8%	21.6%
Other	2.7%	2.1%	-0.6%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.1%	0.1%
Chinese	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	4.3%	0.3%	-4.0%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	0.3%	2%	1.7%	2.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.6%	1.2%	0.6%	2.5%	-1.3%
Black Caribbean	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.4%	0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	87.8%	92.1%	4.3%	81.4%	10.7%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.9%	90.4%	-0.5%	83.2%	7.2%
European Union	1.5%	3.2%	1.7%	6.1%	-2.9%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	1.8%	3.2%	1.4%	2.7%	0.5%
Middle East and Asia	3%	1.5%	-1.5%	5.6%	-4.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.8%	1.2%	-0.6%	1.3%	-0.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.6%	90.1%	-0.5%	83.2%	6.9%
10+ Years	0%	8.2%	8.2%	9.8%	-1.6%
5-10 Years	1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	2.1%	0.6%	-1.5%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	6.1%	0.6%	-5.5%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.7%	76.7%	11.0%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Lithuania	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Poland	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
No passport held	8.8%	13.5%	-4.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.2%	37.2%	-5.0%
Christian	55.8%	46.2%	9.6%
Jewish	1.5%	0.5%	1.0%
Muslim	3.2%	6.5%	-3.3%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Not answered	7%	6.0%	1.0%

Safety

Is Bell Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bell Close was 44.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.9% higher than the Codicote & Kimpton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Bell Close has the 14th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Codicote & Kimpton and the 189th lowest crime rate of 413 local areas in North Hertfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£55,300

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in SG3 6AJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Bell Close are based on 9 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Hertfordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Bell Close, Knebworth, SG3 6AJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SG3 6AJ

Average Price
£858,542

Semi-Detached
£711,478

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,005,606

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bell Close

Average Price
£764,540

Semi-Detached
£658,580

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£976,458

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bell CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Bell Close, Knebworth, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£855,000	2021-11-18	£915,689
2 Bell Close, Knebworth, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£510,000	2020-12-22	£559,038
6 Bell Close, Knebworth, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£650,000	2014-11-06	£942,641
2 Bell Close, Knebworth, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£316,000	2010-04-01	£583,122
4 Bell Close, Knebworth, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£316,500	2008-10-24	£620,897

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SG3 6AJ

Employment

The percentage of retired residents living in SG3 6AJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	91
Retired	88
Self-Employed	32
Part-Time Employee	24
Looking after home or family	18
Unemployed	13
Student (economically inactive)	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	1

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	29
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Human health and social work activities	19
Education	15
Information and communication	14
Manufacturing	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Construction	10
Financial and insurance activities	8
Transport and storage	7
Other	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA	3out of 4	2,954 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Knebworth Primary and Nursery School Swangleys Lane , SG3 6AA	3out of 4	457 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Shephalbury Park Primary School Burydale , Broadwater SG2 8AX	3out of 4	1,834 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth Hollybush Lane , Datchworth SG3 6RE	3out of 4	1,886 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Longmeadow Primary School Oaks Cross , Broadwater SG2 8LT	3out of 4	1,975 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School Monkswood Lane , (Off Monkswood Way) SG2 8QJ	4out of 4	2,114 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Barnwell School Barnwell , SG2 9SW	2out of 4	2,703 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT	3out of 4	4,305 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS	3out of 4	5,327 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
North Hertfordshire College Monkswood Way , SG1 1LA	- not rated	3,705 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS	3out of 4	2,587 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN	3out of 4	2,683 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT	3out of 4	4,302 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ	3out of 4	4,844 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sherrardswood School Lockleys , AL6 0BJ	- not rated	5,182 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Coasters	130 London Road	335 yd
Lucas May Coffee Gelato	Plot A, 120 London Road	378 yd
Caffe Vero	7 Station Road	387 yd
Dominic's cafe	Knebworth Railway Station Station Approach	559 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Station	The Station Station Approach	559 yd
The Royal British Legion	Hall Gun Lane	575 yd
Knebworth Golf Club	Knebworth Golf Club Deards End Lane	870 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Knebworth Fish and Chips	Knebworth Fish And Chips, 121 London Road	296 yd
Raja Takeaway	129 London Road	296 yd
Ming Che Chinese Takeaway	140 London Road	335 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	119 London Road		296 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Knebworth Recreation Ground KNEBWORTH SPORTS PAVILION KNEBWORTH SPORTS PAVILION WATTON ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	141 yd
Knebworth Golf Club DEARDS END LANE	golf	997 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	150 Mbit/s
Average download speed	182.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SG3 6AJ