Payens Corner is in Baldock and in North Hertfordshire district. SG7 6FQ is located in the Baldock West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Hertfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 2015-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Payens Corner, Baldock, SG7 6FQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG7 6BL, SG7 6FE, SG7 6BG, SG7 6EG, SG7 6BJ, SG7 6FG, SG7 6TU, SG7 6EQ, SG7 6BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG7 6FQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 55.2% | 54% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 44.8% | 46% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 SG7 6FQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.3% 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 | 24.8% | 31.4% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 51.3% | 11.5% | 44.2% | 7.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 5.5% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 28.5% | 8.9% | -19.6% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 32.7% | 41.7% | 9.0% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 31% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 21.6% | 22% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 9.3% |
| Bad health | 6% | 4.8% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 5.4% | 0.6% | -4.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 39.8% | 22.6% | -17.2% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 11.9% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 9.6% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 13.3% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 25.6% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 4.9% | 13% | 8.1% | 2.8% | 10.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 88.6% | 87.8% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 6.4% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87.5% 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 | 91.7% | 87.5% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 8.1% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 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 | 88.9% | 87.5% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 0.9% | -7.0% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 5.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.5% | 37.2% | 7.3% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Payens Corner was 358.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 1172.7% higher than the Baldock East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Payens Corner has the 2nd highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Baldock East and the 10th highest crime rate of 413 local areas in North Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Payens Corner, Baldock, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2022-02-11 | £577,178 |
| 8 Payens Corner, Baldock, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-01-13 | £555,882 |
| 2 Payens Corner, Baldock, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2021-10-22 | £600,376 |
| Dorcas House, 3 Payens Corner, Baldock, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-06-16 | £593,576 |
| 2 Payens Corner, Baldock, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2019-10-11 | £630,000 |
SG7 6FQ 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Way Nursery School Weston Way , SG7 6HD | 4out of 4 | 774 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartsfield Junior Mixed and Infant School Clothall Road , SG7 6PB | 3out of 4 | 599 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Roman Catholic Primary School Providence Way , SG7 6TT | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Infants' School St Mary's Way , SG7 6HY | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Junior Mixed School St Mary's Way , SG7 6HY | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School Norton Road , SG6 1AG | 3out of 4 | 1,688 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 | 191 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Highfield School Highfield , SG6 3QA | 3out of 4 | 4,617 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fearnhill School Icknield Way West , SG6 4BA | 2out of 4 | 4,638 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pix Brook Academy Arlesey Road , SG5 4HB | - not rated | 5,019 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandles School Weston Way , SG7 6EY | - not rated | 416 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy Pryor Way , SG6 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,916 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher School Barrington Road , SG6 3JZ | - not rated | 3,720 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis College Broadway , SG6 3PJ | - not rated | 3,771 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| North Herts Education Support Centre Briar Patch Lane , SG6 3LY | 4out of 4 | 4,652 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Café Luna | 35A High Street | 46 yd | |
| Amaz-Ballz Ball pit and Café | 2C Mansfield Road | 51 yd | |
| Chez Burton | 48 High Street | 56 yd | |
| Cafe | Baldock Community Centre Simpson Drive | 156 yd | |
| Cafe Plus | 6 High Street | 196 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cock OBH limited | The Cock, 43 High Street | 53 yd | |
| White Lion PH | The White Lion, 46 High Street | 56 yd | |
| White Hart | The White Hart, 21 Hitchin Street | 324 yd | |
| The Victoria | 11 Sun Street | 394 yd | |
| Hen & Chickens | The Hen And Chickens, 51 South Road | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maltings Fish and Chips | 46A High Street | 56 yd | |
| Baldock Fish Bar | 16 High Street | 242 yd | |
| Baldock Grill | 4 High Street | 303 yd | |
| China Garden | 2 High Street | 303 yd | |
| Baldock spice | 1B Hitchin Street | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Extra Superstore, 58 High Street | 273 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bakers Close Playing Field CLOTHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 309 yd |
| Knights Templar Sports Centre WESTON WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 440 yd |
| Brandles School WESTON WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 483 yd |
| Hartsfield Junior Mixed And Infant School CLOTHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Avenue Park Sports And Social Club AVENUE PARK RECREATION GROUND AVENUE PARK RECREATION GROUND WEST AVENUE | grass pitches | 573 yd |
| St John'S Catholic Primary School PROVIDENCE WAY | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| The Arena THE ARENA THE ARENA NORTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 854 yd |
| St Mary'S Infants' School ST MARY'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND (VC) INFANT SCHOOL ST MARY'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND (VC) INFANT SCHOOL ST MARYS WAY | grass pitches | 904 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 | 952 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.75 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.75 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.