Postcode Analysis Stevenage, East of England

MARKET PLACE, SG1 1DD House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1DD 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

SG1 1DD is a young, economically active community — 74% 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 1DD 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.

SG1 1DD is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 (281 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £101k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1DD 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 1DD. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 104,500

6 sales · Mean £ 111,833

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

Crime rates near SG1 1DD are high at 281 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 offences332
Anti-social behaviour219
Shoplifting147
Public order110
Criminal damage and arson66

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 pupils1.1 km
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Larwood School

Good90 pupils1.3 km
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Bedwell Primary School

Good261 pupils1.4 km
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Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School

Good453 pupils1.4 km
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Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School

Outstanding288 pupils1.4 km
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Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding215 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 Inn0.2 km
  • Gate Hotel0.7 km
  • Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.3 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 Point0.1 km
  • + 47 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Cafe Moka0.1 km
  • JJ's Plaice Ltd0.1 km
  • New Hings Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Ocean Delight Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.3 km
  • + 20 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Mecca Bingo0.2 km
  • Poachers0.8 km
  • Stevenage Cricket And Hockey Sports Club0.7 km
  • The Old Post Office0.1 km
  • The Chequers0.8 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stevenage0.5 km
  • Knebworth4.0 km
  • Hitchin7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station Redundant Stop0.1 km