Deards End Lane is in Knebworth and in North Hertfordshire district. SG3 6NL 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 Deards End Lane, Knebworth, SG3 6NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG3 6NL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 51.2% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.9% | 48.8% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 6NL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.4% 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 | 29.2% | 27.8% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.1% | 59.4% | 3.3% | 44.2% | 15.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 6% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 5% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 50.7% | 58% | 7.3% | 48.4% | 9.6% |
| Good health | 37% | 30.1% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 8.9% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
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 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.6% | 10.8% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 7.5% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 14.7% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 13.6% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.2% | 48.4% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 14.6% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.2% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 89.1% | 83.8% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 2.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 84.9% 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 | 85.5% | 84.9% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 4.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 4.9% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 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 | 85% | 85.6% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 9.2% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 0.3% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 1.9% | -5.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Deards End Lane was 167.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 416.3% higher than the Codicote & Kimpton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Deards End Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Codicote & Kimpton and the 32nd highest crime rate of 413 local areas in North Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Deards End Lane, Knebworth, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2024-10-11 | £1,144,213 |
| 12A Deards End Lane, Knebworth, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,460,000 | 2023-05-12 | £1,423,181 |
| 21A Deards End Lane, Knebworth, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,386,500 | 2023-04-03 | £1,344,689 |
| 17 Deards End Lane, Knebworth, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,570,000 | 2023-03-31 | £1,533,382 |
| 5 Deards End Lane, Knebworth, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,700,000 | 2021-06-23 | £1,865,175 |
SG3 6NL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 2,873 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 | 1,056 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 | 1,718 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shephalbury Park Primary School Burydale , Broadwater SG2 8AX | 3out of 4 | 1,994 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roebuck Academy St Margarets , SG2 8RG | 3out of 4 | 2,152 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmeadow Primary School Oaks Cross , Broadwater SG2 8LT | 3out of 4 | 2,205 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 | 2,814 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 4,231 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 5,319 yd | Foundation 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 | 3,253 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 | 2,433 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 2,603 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 4,228 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 4,849 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 4,956 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic's cafe | Knebworth Railway Station Station Approach | 522 yd | |
| Caffe Vero | 7 Station Road | 650 yd | |
| Coasters | 130 London Road | 795 yd | |
| Lucas May Coffee Gelato | Plot A, 120 London Road | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knebworth Golf Club | Knebworth Golf Club Deards End Lane | 2 yd | |
| The Station | The Station Station Approach | 522 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | Hall Gun Lane | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knebworth Fish and Chips | Knebworth Fish And Chips, 121 London Road | 780 yd | |
| Raja Takeaway | 129 London Road | 780 yd | |
| Ming Che Chinese Takeaway | 140 London Road | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 119 London Road | 780 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Knebworth Golf Club DEARDS END LANE | golf | 285 yd |
| Knebworth Recreation Ground KNEBWORTH SPORTS PAVILION KNEBWORTH SPORTS PAVILION WATTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 733 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 | 94.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.6% |
| 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 | 76.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 201.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.