Postcode Analysis Stevenage, East of England

KINGS ROAD, SG1 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGS ROAD, SG1 1AU.

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Population

472

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

69%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG1 1AU 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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10/10
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2/10
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3/10
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10/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. SG1 1AU combines 69% economic activity with a 32-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending up 15.7% year-on-year.

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

SG1 1AU is a lively urban neighbourhood on Kings Road, 0.6km from Stevenage in Stevenage. Administratively it sits within Roebuck ward and the Stevenage constituency.

This is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (355 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £78k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 15.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SG1 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00120776 (shared with 727 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 1AU. The average age is 32.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.0%
Asian / British Asian8.7%
Black / African / Caribbean10.1%
Other / Mixed10.1%

Economic Activity

69%Active
FT: 57%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 116,250

26 sales · Mean £ 125,067

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

Crime rates near SG1 1AU are high at 355 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 offences177
Anti-social behaviour102
Public order73
Other theft60
Criminal damage and arson50

school Local Schools

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Broom Barns Primary School

Good230 pupils0.8 km
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St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding233 pupils1.2 km
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Fairlands Primary School

Good676 pupils1.2 km
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St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery

Good211 pupils1.3 km
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The Valley School

Good161 pupils1.3 km
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Woolenwick Junior School

Requires Improvement234 pupils1.5 km
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Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding215 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Gate Hotel0.9 km
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
  • Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.7 km
  • Holiday Inn0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

51 nearby
  • CH & Co Catering Ltd0.5 km
  • 360 Play (Stevenage) Ltd0.4 km
  • Catering By Paulo Ltd0.2 km
  • Cineworld0.4 km
  • Gravity Stevenage0.4 km
  • + 46 more
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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Argos Ltd0.7 km
  • 7 Days Express0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • City Tree Ltd0.4 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.6 km
  • + 24 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Mecca Bingo0.3 km
  • Stevenage Cricket And Hockey Sports Club0.9 km
  • The Old Post Office0.4 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • ALDI Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Asda Stores0.3 km
  • Food Warehouse0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • JW & PA Human0.6 km
  • Grill N Fry0.7 km
  • Jasmine Garden0.8 km
  • KFC Stevenage0.4 km
  • McDonalds0.5 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stevenage0.2 km
  • Knebworth3.7 km
  • Hitchin7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • ASDA0.3 km
  • ASDA0.3 km
  • North Herts College0.3 km
  • Bus Station0.4 km
  • Bus Station0.4 km