Postcode SG3 6LD (Welwyn Hatfield)

Map showing SG3 6LD and nearby postcodes

The postcode SG3 6LD is located in Welwyn Hatfield, in the county of Hertfordshire. It was introduced in July 1990 and is an active postcode. SG3 6LD is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

SG3 6LD is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.3 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of SG3 6LD as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.

The closest road name to SG3 6LD is Strawplaiters Close which is centered 17 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Red Lion PH and is 32 m away. The closest railway station is Knebworth Rail Station, 1.58 km away.

The closest primary school to SG3 6LD (for ages 11 and under) is St Michael's Woolmer Green CofE VA Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 15, 2016. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Barnwell School. The last OFSTED inspection on November 25, 2021 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of SG3 6LD is The Three Horseshoes P. H. and is 3.22 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 16, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Fortune's House and is 4.99 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 30, 2018.

Residents reported an average download speed of 59.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 17 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for SG3 6LD is covered by the Hertfordshire police force association and Hertfordshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to SG3 6LD and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to SG3 6LD, and the approximate distance away.

Strawplaiters Close 17 m
Hall Lane 51 m
Evergreen Close 80 m
Wolvescroft 82 m
Bridge Road 110 m
Wolves Mere 132 m
Longmead 133 m
Kimptons Court 133 m
New Court 165 m
Garden Close 182 m
Wickfield Close 221 m
Mayshades Close 221 m
Hay Wains 232 m
Garden Road 252 m
Twin Foxes 257 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode SG3 6LD

Introduction July 1990
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from SG3 6LD - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Michael's Woolmer Green CofE VA Primary School Good
(November 15, 2016)
160 m
Knebworth Primary and Nursery School Good
(January 23, 2018)
1.25 km
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth Good
(July 3, 2018)
1.34 km
Oaklands Primary School Good
(September 27, 2016)
1.66 km
Sherrardswood School 3.24 km
Shephalbury Park Primary School Good
(March 21, 2017)
3.35 km
Longmeadow Primary School Good
(July 7, 2016)
3.44 km
Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Outstanding
(September 25, 2013)
3.79 km
Roebuck Academy Good
(September 29, 2021)
3.88 km
St John's CofE Primary School Good
(November 8, 2017)
3.9 km
Knightsfield School Outstanding
(December 12, 2018)
3.93 km
Codicote Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 21, 2013)
4.02 km
Greenside School Good
(January 30, 2020)
4.08 km
Barnwell School Good
(November 25, 2021)
4.09 km
St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(March 21, 2013)
4.14 km
The Valley School Good
(January 24, 2018)
4.15 km
Monk's Walk School Good
(February 6, 2018)
4.22 km
Homerswood Primary and Nursery School Good
(January 23, 2019)
4.22 km
Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School Good
(November 8, 2017)
4.3 km
Waterside Academy 4.36 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SG3 6LD - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Three Horseshoes P. H. Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 16, 2020
3.22 km
Cafe 1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
4.46 km
Knead And Desire Bakehouse Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
4.46 km
Bridget B's Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
November 25, 2020
4.59 km
Watton At Stone Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 10, 2022
4.68 km
St Andrew And St Marys Church Other catering premises 5
Very Good
September 22, 2008
4.78 km
Sandy's Stores Retailers - other 4
Good
November 24, 2016
4.79 km
The Grandison Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
March 28, 2019
4.82 km
George & Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub 1
Needs Major Improvement
May 17, 2019
4.84 km
Crumbs Bakery & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 7, 2019
4.99 km
Fortune's House Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 30, 2018
4.99 km
Post Office Stores Retailers - other Exempt
January 29, 2003
4.99 km
The Bull Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 4, 2022
4.99 km
Watton Village Stores (Londis) Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 29, 2013
4.99 km
The Kings House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
November 5, 2008
5.2 km
Stapleford Jmi School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 27, 2009
6.1 km
Holroyd Howe At Heathmount School School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 11, 2018
6.34 km
Holroyd Howe Independent (Pre-Prep) Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 5, 2020
6.34 km
Bridget B's Limited Farmers/growers 5
Very Good
November 25, 2020
6.99 km
Lea Valley Shooting Ground Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 18, 2018
7.18 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SG3 6LD - Data from Apr 2022

Red Lion PH Bus Stop/Station 32 m
Red Lion PH Bus Stop/Station 45 m
Wickfield Bus Stop/Station 200 m
Wickfield Bus Stop/Station 230 m
Oak Road Bus Stop/Station 419 m
Knebworth Rail Station Rail 1.58 km
Welwyn North Rail Station Rail 3.36 km
Watton-at-Stone Rail Station Rail 4.32 km
London Luton Airport Air 13.71 km
London Stansted Airport Air 30.86 km
Cambridge Airport Air 46.26 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SG3 6LD - Data from Dec 2021

Brokers Garden Wood Woodland Or Forest 464 m
Cave Wood Woodland Or Forest 756 m
Heath Field Woodland Or Forest 767 m
Legs and Stockings Wood Woodland Or Forest 845 m
Mardley Heath Woodland Or Forest 1.01 km
Hempstall Spinney Woodland Or Forest 1.02 km
Three Corner Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.08 km
Baine's Spring Woodland Or Forest 1.11 km
Ironbox Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.11 km
Dolesbury Firs Woodland Or Forest 1.11 km
Ninning's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.14 km
Aunt Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.17 km
Pond Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.26 km
Hornbeam Spring Woodland Or Forest 1.27 km
Datchworth Green Urban Greenspace 1.51 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for SG3 6LD - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 64.3 Mbps 59.4 Mbps 79.66 Mbps
Upload 19.5 Mbps 17 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 10 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 100% 67.7 19.7
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

8 meters consuming 154,589 kWh - mean 19,324 kWh : median 17,939 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for SG3 6LD - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Hertfordshire
Latitude 51.85304300
Longitude -0.18167800
OS Easting 525331
OS Northing 0218723
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
27937
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Hertfordshire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield
County Electorial Division Welwyn ED
Electoral Ward Welwyn East
Local Authority District Welwyn Hatfield
Region / Government Office Region East of England
European Electoral Region Eastern
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: Hertfordshire
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Hertfordshire

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000241
Travel To Work Area Stevenage and Welwyn Garden City

NHS

NHS England Region East of England
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Hertfordshire
Cancer Alliance East of England - South
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
East of England
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Hertfordshire and West Essex
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS East and North Hertfordshire CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Welwyn Garden City BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Oaklands BUASD
Workplace Zone E33027624
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Welwyn Hatfield 001
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Welwyn Hatfield 001C
Output Area / Small Area 5B3