Coachmans Lane is in Baldock and in North Hertfordshire district. SG7 5BG is located in the Baldock West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Hertfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1984-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Coachmans Lane, Baldock, SG7 5BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG7 5BN, SG7 5BE, SG7 5AY, SG7 5AA, SG7 5AB, SG7 5BJ, SG7 5AP, SG6 1FJ, SG7 6AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG7 5BG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 55.5% | 52.4% | -3.1% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 44.5% | 47.6% | 3.1% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 34.6% | 41.2% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 37.6% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 11.8% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 6.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 49.8% | 53.7% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 31.1% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 11.7% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 15.6% | 10.7% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 11.9% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 11.9% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 20.1% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 38.5% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 6% | 2.9% | -3.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86.8% | 92.6% | 5.8% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 87.8% | 92.6% | 4.8% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 2.6% | -4.6% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.2% | 92.9% | 6.7% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 5.2% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coachmans Lane was 76.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 218.4% higher than the Baldock East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Coachmans Lane has the 10th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Baldock East and the 113th highest crime rate of 414 local areas in North Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Coachmans Lane, Baldock, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-07-29 | £252,641 |
| 75 Coachmans Lane, Baldock, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-03-28 | £278,421 |
| 74 Coachmans Lane, Baldock, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-03-14 | £167,442 |
| 51 Coachmans Lane, Baldock, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2024-11-29 | £111,200 |
| 58 Coachmans Lane, Baldock, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-08-28 | £240,931 |
SG7 5BG 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Way Nursery School Weston Way , SG7 6HD | 4out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nevells Road Nursery School Nevells Road , SG6 4TS | - not rated | 2,651 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Infants' School St Mary's Way , SG7 6HY | 3out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School Norton Road , SG6 1AG | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Junior Mixed School St Mary's Way , SG7 6HY | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartsfield Junior Mixed and Infant School Clothall Road , SG7 6PB | 3out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Roman Catholic Primary School Providence Way , SG7 6TT | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Knights Templar School Park Street , SG7 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 494 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Knights Templar School Park Street , SG7 6DZ | - not rated | 494 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton School Norton Road , SG6 1AF | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willian School Radburn Way , SG6 2JL | - not rated | 1,973 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Da Vinci Studio School of Creative Enterprise The Old Grammar School , Broadway SG6 3PA | - not rated | 3,070 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pix Brook Academy Arlesey Road , SG5 4HB | 3out of 4 | 4,443 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Etonbury Academy Stotfold Road , SG15 6XS | 3out of 4 | 5,197 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Etonbury Middle School Stotfold Road , SG15 6XS | - not rated | 5,197 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandles School Weston Way , SG7 6EY | - not rated | 588 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Brandles School Weston Way , SG7 6EY | - not rated | 588 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Brandles School Weston Way , SG7 6EY | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| South Lodge School High Street , SG7 6BX | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| South Lodge School High Street , SG7 6BX | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DELL icious | Unit 1, Umo Park Blackhorse Road | 464 yd | |
| St Mary's Baldock PCC | St Marys Church Hall Church Street | 545 yd | |
| The Arena Cafe Bar | Hitchin Town Community Football Club Norton Road | 572 yd | |
| BATCH FIFTY TWO | 4 Church Street | 583 yd | |
| Bombay Bistro | 8, Bell Row High Street | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue Park Sports Club | Baldock Bowls And Cricket Social Club West Avenue | 164 yd | |
| The Orange Tree PH | Orange Tree Inn Norton Road | 336 yd | |
| White Hart | The White Hart, 21 Hitchin Street | 551 yd | |
| The Victoria | 11 Sun Street | 595 yd | |
| White Lion PH | The White Lion, 46 High Street | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldock spice | 1B Hitchin Street | 551 yd | |
| Baldock Grill | 4 High Street | 602 yd | |
| China Garden | 2 High Street | 602 yd | |
| Baldock Pizza & Burger House | 7 Whitehorse Street | 612 yd | |
| Baldock Fish Bar | 16 High Street | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK Gmbh | Lidl Uk Jubilee Road | 796 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 4 Cotton Brown Park | 909 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Extra Superstore, 58 High Street | 965 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc Third Avenue | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue Park Sports And Social Club AVENUE PARK RECREATION GROUND AVENUE PARK RECREATION GROUND WEST AVENUE | grass pitches | 253 yd |
| The Arena THE ARENA THE ARENA NORTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 382 yd |
| Knights Templar Sports Centre WESTON WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 431 yd |
| Brandles School WESTON WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 583 yd |
| Bakers Close Playing Field CLOTHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| St Marys Ce Junior School ST MARY'S COFE (VC) JUNIOR SCHOOL ST MARY'S COFE (VC) JUNIOR SCHOOL ST MARYS WAY | grass pitches | 1,092 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 8.3% |
| Median download speed | 38.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.