New Walk is in Shillington, Hitchin and in Central Bedfordshire district. SG5 3NP is located in the Meppershall & Shillington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 2009-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Walk, Shillington, Hitchin, SG5 3NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG5 3LN, SG5 3LE, SG5 3NH, SG5 3NR, SG5 3NE, SG5 3LW, SG5 3PN, SG5 3NJ, SG5 3LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG5 3NP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents 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 | 51.3% | 52.7% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 48.7% | 47.3% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 | 25.5% | 33.5% | 8.0% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.5% | 47.3% | -7.2% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 10.5% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 5.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 53.8% | 53.3% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 35.2% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 9.4% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 SG5 3NP this area, 9.6% 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 46.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.2% | 9.6% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 7.1% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 11.3% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 3.8% | -2.1% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 19.2% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.1% | 46.4% | 2.3% | 33.8% | 12.6% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.3% | 95.4% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 96.4% | 92.6% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 92.6% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Walk was 30.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.2% lower than the Meppershall & Shillington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Walk has the 10th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Meppershall & Shillington and the 282nd lowest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.0%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gables New Walk, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2012-07-17 | £1,698,529 |
SG5 3NP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
SG5 3NP 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shillington Lower School Greenfields , Shillington SG5 3NX | 3out of 4 | 208 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gravenhurst Academy High Street , Gravenhurst MK45 4HY | 4out of 4 | 2,188 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meppershall Church of England Academy 107 High Street , SG17 5LZ | - not rated | 2,486 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stondon Lower School Hillside Road , Lower Stondon SG16 6LQ | 3out of 4 | 3,276 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pirton School High Street , Pirton SG5 3PS | 3out of 4 | 3,582 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Bloomfield Academy Bloomfield Drive , SG17 5BU | 4out of 4 | 5,041 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle Unit 54 , Wrest Park MK45 4HS | - not rated | 3,662 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard School & Nursery Higham Gobion Road , Barton-le-Clay MK45 4RB | - not rated | 5,203 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shillington Football & Social Club | Shillington Memorial Playing Field, Greenfields | 256 yd | |
| The Crown | 104 High Road, Shillington | 357 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shillington Memorial Playing Field SHILLINGTON MEMORIAL PLAYING FIELD SHILLINGTON MEMORIAL PLAYING FIELD GREENFIELDS | grass pitches | 310 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.