SG1 1DJ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Stevenage in Stevenage. Administratively it sits within Bedwell ward and the Stevenage constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SG1 1DJ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a shop until you drop character: major retail centres of national and regional significance. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Stevenage.
Safety: Crime rates are high (339 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 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00120645 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SG1 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SG1 1DJ.
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£ 42,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG1 1DJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
With 42% social renting, SG1 1DJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG1 1DJ. The average age is 32.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 1DJ are high at 339 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
Broom Barns Primary School
Fairlands Primary School
St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery
St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School
The Valley School
Woolenwick Junior School
Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School
Bedwell Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- AJ Gourmet0.3 km
- Card Factory0.4 km
- Shortys Off Licence Ltd0.9 km
- Star Groceries0.1 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.2 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Holiday Inn0.2 km
- Gate Hotel0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Costa Ltd0.2 km
- Furniture Village0.9 km
- Mad Hatter0.2 km
- Ralphie And Poppys Play Cafe0.9 km
- Rooster Point0.2 km
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda Stores0.4 km
- Bedwell Supermarket0.9 km
- Food Warehouse0.6 km
- ALDI Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Cafe Moka0.3 km
- JJ's Plaice Ltd0.2 km
- New Hings Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Ocean Delight Fish Bar0.7 km
- Pizza Go Go0.4 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Mecca Bingo0.1 km
- Poachers0.9 km
- Stevenage Cricket And Hockey Sports Club0.7 km
- The Old Post Office0.1 km
- The Chequers0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stevenage0.3 km
- Knebworth3.9 km
- Hitchin7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station0.1 km
- ASDA0.1 km
- ASDA0.1 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SG11DJ · Data under Open Government Licence