SG1 1EJ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km 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.
Day-to-day life in SG1 1EJ has the character of a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 (62% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (359 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 1EJ are sourced from Output Area E00189424 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SG1 1EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SG1 1EJ.
181
32
£ 42,400 /yr
76%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG1 1EJ 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
With 76% economic activity and an average age of 32, SG1 1EJ 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG1 1EJ. The average age is 32.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SG1 1EJ are high at 359 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
Woolenwick Junior School
Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School
Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School
Barclay Academy
Larwood School
The Thomas Alleyne Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd0.8 km
- B And Q0.3 km
- Candy Zone0.1 km
- City Tree Ltd0.6 km
- Daniels Stores0.6 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.1 km
- The Cromwell Hotel1.0 km
- Express By Holiday Inn, Stevenage0.9 km
- Holiday Inn0.5 km
- Gate Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Drapers Arms0.9 km
- Stevenage Club And Institute1.0 km
- Mecca Bingo0.4 km
- Stevenage Cricket And Hockey Sports Club0.3 km
- The Old Post Office0.3 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
69 nearby- Mandy's Cafe0.3 km
- David Lloyd Fitness Centre0.5 km
- Frankie And Benny's0.5 km
- Harvester Restaurant0.9 km
- KOMBU ( Japanese & Korean Street Food )0.3 km
- + 64 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
- ALDI Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Old Town Food Centre0.9 km
- Asda Stores0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Busters0.3 km
- Cafe Almar1.0 km
- Mega Kebab & Pizza0.4 km
- Panku Streetfood0.8 km
- Safari Cafe Stevenage0.6 km
- + 27 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stevenage0.5 km
- Knebworth4.3 km
- Hitchin6.8 km
Bus Stops
- The Forum0.2 km
- Tesco Car Park0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SG11EJ · Data under Open Government Licence