Silver Street is in Ashwell, Baldock and in North Hertfordshire district. SG7 5QL is located in the Arbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Hertfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Silver Street, Ashwell, Baldock, SG7 5QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG7 5QH, SG7 5NR, SG7 5NP, SG7 5PU, SG7 5NY, SG7 5QS, SG7 5NZ, SG7 5QW, SG7 5QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG7 5QL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 54.8% | 52.8% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 45.2% | 47.2% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 26.8% | 33.1% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 49% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 9.2% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 4% | -6.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (91.3%) 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 | 51.7% | 57.8% | 6.1% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 33.5% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 6.6% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 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 | 22.5% | 10.5% | -12.0% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 10.9% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 12.5% | 1.2% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 16.4% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.5% | 43% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 9.2% |
| Other | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% 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% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| White | 98.6% | 92.2% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 10.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 95.9% | 95.1% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 94.8% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silver Street was 46.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.6% lower than the Arbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Silver Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Arbury and the 201st lowest crime rate of 413 local areas in North Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.1%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Silver Street, Baldock, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2023-08-03 | £748,980 |
| 49 Silver Street, Baldock, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2017-03-13 | £725,707 |
| 51 Silver Street, Baldock, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £907,000 | 2017-01-17 | £1,057,465 |
| 55 Silver Street, Baldock, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2016-08-22 | £279,266 |
| 49 Silver Street, Baldock, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2007-11-09 | £878,916 |
SG7 5QL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
SG7 5QL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashwell Primary School Silver Street , Ashwell SG7 5QL | 3out of 4 | 142 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School 7 Hay Street , Steeple Morden SG8 0PD | 3out of 4 | 3,825 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guilden Morden CofE Primary Academy Pound Green , Guilden Morden SG8 0JZ | 1out of 4 | 5,081 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rose & Crown | 69 High Street | 119 yd | |
| The Three Tuns | Three Tuns, 6 High Street | 336 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashwell Recreation Ground LUCAS LANE | grass pitches | 617 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.