SG1 1EA is an up-and-coming urban area on Queensway, 0.1km from Stevenage in Stevenage. Administratively it sits within Bedwell ward and the Stevenage constituency.
This is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, major retail centres of national and regional significance. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 (305 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 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00189415 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUEENSWAY, SG1 1EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENSWAY, SG1 1EA.
202
32
£ 42,400 /yr
74%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG1 1EA 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.
Area Character
SG1 1EA 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG1 1EA. 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
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 1EA are high at 305 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
Fairlands Primary School
Broom Barns Primary School
Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School
Larwood School
Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School
Woolenwick Junior School
St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery
Barclay Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd0.8 km
- B And Q0.3 km
- Candy Zone0.1 km
- City Tree Ltd0.7 km
- Daniels Stores0.5 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.1 km
- Express By Holiday Inn, Stevenage0.8 km
- Holiday Inn0.4 km
- Gate Hotel0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Drapers Arms0.8 km
- Mecca Bingo0.4 km
- Poachers0.9 km
- Stevenage Cricket And Hockey Sports Club0.4 km
- The Old Post Office0.3 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
70 nearby- Mandy's Cafe0.2 km
- David Lloyd Fitness Centre0.6 km
- Frankie And Benny's0.6 km
- Harvester Restaurant0.8 km
- KOMBU ( Japanese & Korean Street Food )0.2 km
- + 65 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
- ALDI Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Old Town Food Centre1.0 km
- Asda Stores0.8 km
- Bedwell Supermarket0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Bedwell Pizza And Kebab0.9 km
- Busters0.3 km
- Jade Garden0.9 km
- Mega Kebab & Pizza0.3 km
- Panku Streetfood0.8 km
- + 28 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stevenage0.6 km
- Knebworth4.2 km
- Hitchin6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SG11EA · Data under Open Government Licence