Postcode Analysis Stevenage, East of England

SG1 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SG1 1AF.

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Population

181

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 42,400 /yr

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Employed

76%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SG1 1AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SG1 1AF is a young, economically active community — 76% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 32, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG1 1AF is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Stevenage in Stevenage. Administratively it sits within Bedwell ward and the Stevenage constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SG1 1AF offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, major retail centres of national and regional significance. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Stevenage. Employment levels are high (62% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (458 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SG1 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00189424 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG1 1AF. The average age is 32.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.0%
Asian / British Asian24.6%
Black / African / Caribbean5.6%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

76%Active
FT: 62%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near SG1 1AF are high at 458 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences323
Anti-social behaviour214
Shoplifting152
Public order119
Other theft76

school Local Schools

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Fairlands Primary School

Good676 pupils0.7 km
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Broom Barns Primary School

Good230 pupils0.8 km
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Woolenwick Junior School

Requires Improvement234 pupils1.1 km
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Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding215 pupils1.1 km
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Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School

Outstanding288 pupils1.2 km
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Barclay Academy

Requires Improvement718 pupils1.3 km
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St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery

Good211 pupils1.3 km
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Larwood School

Good90 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.7 km
  • B And Q0.2 km
  • Candy Zone0.1 km
  • City Tree Ltd0.7 km
  • Daniels Stores0.7 km
  • + 34 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Premier Inn1.0 km
  • Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.2 km
  • Express By Holiday Inn, Stevenage0.9 km
  • Holiday Inn0.4 km
  • Gate Hotel0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Drapers Arms0.9 km
  • Mecca Bingo0.3 km
  • Stevenage Cricket And Hockey Sports Club0.4 km
  • The Old Post Office0.2 km
  • Red Lion0.9 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

69 nearby
  • Mandy's Cafe0.2 km
  • David Lloyd Fitness Centre0.5 km
  • Frankie And Benny's0.5 km
  • Harvester Restaurant0.9 km
  • KOMBU ( Japanese & Korean Street Food )0.3 km
  • + 64 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • ALDI Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • Old Town Food Centre1.0 km
  • Asda Stores0.7 km
  • Food Warehouse1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Busters0.2 km
  • Cafe Almar0.9 km
  • Mega Kebab & Pizza0.3 km
  • Panku Streetfood0.7 km
  • Safari Cafe Stevenage0.7 km
  • + 26 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stevenage0.4 km
  • Knebworth4.2 km
  • Hitchin6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
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  • Bus Station0.1 km