Postcode Analysis Stevenage, East of England

SG1 1BG House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

202

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 42,400 /yr

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Employed

74%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG1 1BG 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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7/10
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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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2/10
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Area Character

With 74% economic activity and an average age of 32, SG1 1BG is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. 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 1BG is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Stevenage in Stevenage. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bedwell ward and the Stevenage constituency.

Within the SG1 district, this postcode is characterised by a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a shop until you drop character: major retail centres of national and regional significance. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 (66% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (335 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 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00189415 (shared with 28 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 1BG. The average age is 31.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.3%
Asian / British Asian23.6%
Black / African / Caribbean5.0%
Other / Mixed9.0%

Economic Activity

74%Active
FT: 66%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near SG1 1BG are high at 335 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 offences356
Anti-social behaviour236
Shoplifting159
Public order124
Other theft72

school Local Schools

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Broom Barns Primary School

Good230 pupils0.7 km
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Fairlands Primary School

Good676 pupils0.7 km
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Woolenwick Junior School

Requires Improvement234 pupils1.2 km
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Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding215 pupils1.2 km
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St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery

Good211 pupils1.3 km
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Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School

Outstanding288 pupils1.3 km
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Larwood School

Good90 pupils1.4 km
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Barclay Academy

Requires Improvement718 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.6 km
  • B And Q0.1 km
  • Candy Zone0.1 km
  • City Tree Ltd0.8 km
  • Daniels Stores0.7 km
  • + 32 more
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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 Inn0.3 km
  • Gate Hotel0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Drapers Arms0.9 km
  • Mecca Bingo0.2 km
  • Poachers0.9 km
  • Stevenage Cricket And Hockey Sports Club0.5 km
  • The Old Post Office0.1 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

64 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 )0.2 km
  • + 59 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • ALDI Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Asda Stores0.6 km
  • Bedwell Supermarket0.9 km
  • Food Warehouse0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Bedwell Pizza And Kebab0.9 km
  • Busters0.1 km
  • Jade Garden0.9 km
  • Mega Kebab & Pizza0.2 km
  • Panku Streetfood0.6 km
  • + 27 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stevenage0.4 km
  • Knebworth4.1 km
  • Hitchin7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Bus Station0.0 km
  • Bus Station0.0 km
  • Bus Station0.0 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km