7,127TOTAL POPULATION
3,033HOUSEHOLDS
3.0%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£50,960AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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SG3 POSTCODE REGION

Stevenage (SG3)

The SG3 postcode area is located in the Stevenage postcode town region, within the county of Hertfordshire, and contains a total of 303 individual postcodes.

There are 15 electoral wards in the SG3 postcode area, including Arlesey, Baldock, Biggleswade, Buntingford, Henlow, Hertford, Hitchin, Knebworth, Letchworth Garden City, Much Hadham, Royston, Sandy, Shefford, Stevenage, Ware which come under the local authority of the North Hertfordshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 41% of people in SG3 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of SG3 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


The SG3 postcode covers the majority of the localities in and around the borough of Stevenage in the county of Hertfordshire, England, and includes many residential areas as well as business districts.

It consists of the areas surrounding the town centre such as Stevenage Old Town, which is the original settlement of around 400 homes and shops; and Stevenage New Town, which is a post-war expansion of the town centre and includes the two main shopping areas. It also encompasses a number of other residential districts such as Broadwater, Shephall, Bedwell, Manor, and Symonds Green.

SG3 provides many transport links to the surrounding towns and cities in Hertfordshire and the Greater London area including, rail, bus, and road links. The town centre also houses Stevenage railway station, providing direct services to and from London King's Cross Station.

In terms of amenities, SG3 is home to a wide range of leisure and recreational activities, such as golf courses, public parks, sports complexes, museums, art galleries, and libraries. Furthermore, there are many shopping centres and entertainment venues located in and around the town centre.

In terms of education, SG3 is home to a range of educational institutions and awards-winning schools. Stevenage boasts four primary and three secondary schools, as well as two further education colleges and two university campuses.

The postcode also has a range of health care services with two General Practitioner Practices providing medical services throughout the area.

Additionally, SG3 is home to many churches such as Church of St. Nicholas, Church of St. Hugh of Lincoln, and Christ Church Stevenage. It provides local services such as neighbourhood policing, waste disposal, and recycling.

In terms of entertainment, the town centre features many nightclubs, a leisure centre, and a modern cinema complex. There are also a large number of restaurants, pubs, bars, and cafes located in the area offering a variety of cuisines for dining.

TheSG3 postcode is a vibrant and cosmopolitan area with excellent transportation links making it ideal for living, working, and playing.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 9%UNEMPLOYED

9% of people in SG3 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 41%AB
  • 48%C2/C2
  • 11%DE

According to census records, 41% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 91%WHITE
  • 9%NON-WHITE

91% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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SG3Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire

The county of Hertfordshire

SG3 is located in the county of Hertfordshire, in England.

Hertfordshire has a total population of 1,176,700, making it the 12th largest county in the UK.

Hertfordshire has a total area of 634 square miles, and a population density of 716 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Hertfordshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeSG3
Postal TownStevenage
MSOA NameNorth Hertfordshire 015
LSOA NameNorth Hertfordshire 015E
CountyHertfordshire
RegionHertfordshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityNorth Hertfordshire
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

SG3 Electoral Wards

The postal region of SG3, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Aston
Bragbury End
Broadwater
Datchworth
Datchworth Green
Driver's End
Hook's Cross
Knebworth
Mardleybury
Nup End
Old Knebworth
Painter's Green
Pottersheath
Rableyheath
White Hall
Woolmer Green
Browse Postcodes in SG3

Dig even deeper into the SG3 postcode by clicking on a postcode below:

Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (SG) and estimated address.

Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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