Postcode Analysis Stevenage, East of England

SG1 1EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SG1 1EJ.

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Population

181

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 42,400 /yr

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Employed

76%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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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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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British62.0%
Asian / British Asian24.6%
Black / African / Caribbean5.6%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

76%Active
FT: 62%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences324
Anti-social behaviour210
Shoplifting151
Public order117
Other theft75

school Local Schools

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Fairlands Primary School

Good676 pupils0.6 km
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Broom Barns Primary School

Good230 pupils0.8 km
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Woolenwick Junior School

Requires Improvement234 pupils1.1 km
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Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding215 pupils1.1 km
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Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School

Outstanding288 pupils1.1 km
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Barclay Academy

Requires Improvement718 pupils1.2 km
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Larwood School

Good90 pupils1.3 km
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The Thomas Alleyne Academy

Good947 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • ALDI Stores Ltd0.2 km
  • Old Town Food Centre0.9 km
  • Asda Stores0.8 km
fastfood

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