Postcode Analysis Stevenage, East of England

MARKET PLACE, SG1 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET PLACE, SG1 1DB.

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Population

213

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 42,400 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG1 1DB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SG1 1DB spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

SG1 1DB is an up-and-coming urban area on Market Place, 0.1km from Stevenage in Stevenage. Administratively it sits within Bedwell ward and the Stevenage constituency.

For families considering a move, SG1 1DB represents 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. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are high (290 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 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00189375 (shared with 47 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 1DB. The average age is 52.4. 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 Asian14.0%
Black / African / Caribbean6.8%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

Crime rates near SG1 1DB are high at 290 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 offences343
Anti-social behaviour216
Shoplifting158
Public order114
Criminal damage and arson73

school Local Schools

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Broom Barns Primary School

Good230 pupils0.5 km
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Fairlands Primary School

Good676 pupils0.9 km
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St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery

Good211 pupils1.0 km
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Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School

Good453 pupils1.3 km
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Bedwell Primary School

Good261 pupils1.3 km
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Larwood School

Good90 pupils1.3 km
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St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding233 pupils1.4 km
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Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School

Outstanding288 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • AJ Gourmet0.1 km
  • Card Factory0.3 km
  • Shortys Off Licence Ltd0.8 km
  • Star Groceries0.1 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.1 km
  • + 30 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Express By Holiday Inn, Stevenage1.0 km
  • Holiday Inn0.1 km
  • Gate Hotel0.7 km
  • Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

52 nearby
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Costa Ltd0.1 km
  • Mad Hatter0.1 km
  • Ralphie And Poppys Play Cafe0.7 km
  • Rooster Point0.2 km
  • + 47 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda Stores0.5 km
  • Bedwell Supermarket0.8 km
  • Food Warehouse0.7 km
  • ALDI Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Cafe Moka0.1 km
  • JJ's Plaice Ltd0.0 km
  • New Hings Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Ocean Delight Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.3 km
  • + 19 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Mecca Bingo0.3 km
  • Poachers0.8 km
  • Stevenage Cricket And Hockey Sports Club0.7 km
  • The Old Post Office0.2 km
  • The Chequers0.8 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stevenage0.5 km
  • Knebworth4.0 km
  • Hitchin7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Fire Station0.1 km
  • Fire Station0.2 km
  • Friends Meeting House0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km