Cherry Close is in Knebworth and in North Hertfordshire district. SG3 6DS is located in the Knebworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stevenage. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cherry Close, Knebworth, SG3 6DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG3 6DG, SG3 6DZ, SG3 6ED, SG3 6DU, SG3 6EB, SG3 6BW, SG3 6DX, SG3 6BJ, SG3 6DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG3 6DS has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.3% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 57.3% | 5.1% | 51.0% | 6.3% |
| Male | 47.8% | 42.7% | -5.1% | 49.0% | -6.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SG3 6DS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44% | 42.1% | -1.9% | 37.9% | 4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 41.2% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 7.7% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.4% | 48.4% | -10.0% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 33.9% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 12.8% | 6.0% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 16.1% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 11% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 15.3% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 8.9% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 14% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 33.5% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.3% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.7% | 93.4% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 95.3% | 94.4% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 94.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0.7% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.8% | 37.2% | 16.6% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cherry Close was 79.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 144.8% higher than the Codicote & Kimpton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cherry Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Codicote & Kimpton and the 112th highest crime rate of 413 local areas in North Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Cherry Close, Knebworth, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-07-31 | £202,361 |
| 69 Cherry Close, Knebworth, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-02-17 | £240,655 |
| 49 Cherry Close, Knebworth, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2022-12-16 | £218,367 |
| 61 Cherry Close, Knebworth, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £224,000 | 2021-05-04 | £231,188 |
| 69 Cherry Close, Knebworth, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2019-10-02 | £224,646 |
SG3 6DS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 49 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 3,819 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tenterfield Nursery School London Road , AL6 9JF | 4out of 4 | 4,663 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 | 627 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Woolmer Green CofE VA Primary School London Road , SG3 6JP | 3out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth Hollybush Lane , Datchworth SG3 6RE | 3out of 4 | 1,994 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Primary School Great North Road , Oaklands AL6 0PX | 3out of 4 | 2,513 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shephalbury Park Primary School Burydale , Broadwater SG2 8AX | 3out of 4 | 2,772 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnwell School Barnwell , SG2 9SW | 2out of 4 | 3,640 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 5,184 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monk's Walk School Knightsfield , AL8 7NL | 3out of 4 | 5,336 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,333 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | 3out of 4 | 3,453 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 3,489 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherrardswood School Lockleys , AL6 0BJ | - not rated | 4,237 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knightsfield School Knightsfield , AL8 7LW | 4out of 4 | 5,039 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 5,181 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas May Coffee Gelato | Plot A, 120 London Road | 605 yd | |
| Dominic's cafe | Knebworth Railway Station Station Approach | 627 yd | |
| Coasters | 130 London Road | 649 yd | |
| Caffe Vero | 7 Station Road | 662 yd | |
| Knebworth Care Home | 59 London Road, Woolmer Green | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal British Legion | Hall Gun Lane | 535 yd | |
| The Station | The Station Station Approach | 627 yd | |
| Knebworth Golf Club | Knebworth Golf Club Deards End Lane | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ming Che Chinese Takeaway | 140 London Road | 649 yd | |
| Knebworth Fish and Chips | Knebworth Fish And Chips, 121 London Road | 691 yd | |
| Raja Takeaway | 129 London Road | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 119 London Road | 691 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 4, Kellard House | 793 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Knebworth Recreation Ground KNEBWORTH SPORTS PAVILION KNEBWORTH SPORTS PAVILION WATTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 977 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.