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.
SG1 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SG1 1AF.
181
32
£ 42,400 /yr
76%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Fairlands Primary School
Broom Barns Primary School
Woolenwick Junior School
Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School
Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School
Barclay Academy
St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery
Larwood School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, 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
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
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
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SG11AF · Data under Open Government Licence