Church Gardens is in Knebworth and in North Hertfordshire district. SG3 6AR is located in the Knebworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stevenage. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Gardens, Knebworth, SG3 6AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG3 6NX, SG3 6AW, SG3 6AS, SG3 6AN, SG3 6AB, SG3 6AL, SG3 6NU, SG3 6AP, SG3 6PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG3 6AR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 50.4% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 53% | 49.6% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.5% | 39.6% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.1% | 42.7% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 9.3% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 6.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.7% | 47.4% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 34.4% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 13.7% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 6AR this area, 8.8% 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 51.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.7% | 8.8% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 8.4% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 9.7% | -8.9% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 16.7% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.5% | 51.5% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 17.7% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.9% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 92.6% | 85.9% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 4.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 90% | 85.4% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 84.5% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 1.1% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Gardens was 14.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.0% lower than the Codicote & Kimpton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Church Gardens has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Codicote & Kimpton and the 48th lowest crime rate of 414 local areas in North Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Church Gardens, Knebworth, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2013-06-20 | £968,759 |
| 1 Church Gardens, Knebworth, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £425,000 | 2002-04-04 | £1,378,659 |
| 2 Church Gardens, Knebworth, Hertfordshire Detached, a newly built property | £410,000 | 2002-03-01 | £1,246,735 |
| 3 Church Gardens, Knebworth, Hertfordshire Detached, a newly built property | £450,000 | 2001-12-12 | £1,380,441 |
SG3 6AR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 2,991 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knebworth Primary and Nursery School Swangleys Lane , SG3 6AA | 3out of 4 | 475 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shephalbury Park Primary School Burydale , Broadwater SG2 8AX | 3out of 4 | 1,920 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burydale Junior School Burydale , SG2 8AX | - not rated | 2,039 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth 25 Hollybush Lane , Datchworth SG3 6RE | 3out of 4 | 2,049 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School Monkswood Lane , (Off Monkswood Way) SG2 8QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,057 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Heathcote School Shephall Green , SG2 9XT | - not rated | 2,708 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwell School Barnwell , SG2 9SW | 3out of 4 | 2,788 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Da Vinci Studio School of Science and Engineering Monkswood Way , SG1 1LA | - not rated | 3,640 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collenswood School Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | - not rated | 4,040 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 4,352 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 | 3,646 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 2,646 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | - not rated | 2,646 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | - not rated | 2,673 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Home Field School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | - not rated | 2,675 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redemption Academy P O Box 352 , SG1 9AG | - not rated | 3,646 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Vero | 7 Station Road | 218 yd | |
| Dominic's cafe | Knebworth Railway Station Station Approach | 279 yd | |
| Coasters | 130 London Road | 323 yd | |
| Lucas May Coffee Gelato | Plot A, 120 London Road | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Station | The Station Station Approach | 279 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | Hall Gun Lane | 346 yd | |
| Knebworth Golf Club | Knebworth Golf Club Deards End Lane | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knebworth Fish and Chips | Knebworth Fish And Chips, 121 London Road | 292 yd | |
| Raja Takeaway | 129 London Road | 292 yd | |
| Ming Che Chinese Takeaway | 140 London Road | 323 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 119 London Road | 292 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Knebworth Recreation Ground KNEBWORTH SPORTS PAVILION KNEBWORTH SPORTS PAVILION WATTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 231 yd |
| Knebworth Golf Club DEARDS END LANE | golf | 696 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.