SG1 1HF is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km 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 1HF has the character of a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are high (486 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 1HF are sourced from Output Area E00189375 (shared with 47 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SG1 1HF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SG1 1HF.
213
52
£ 42,400 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG1 1HF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SG1 1HF — age 52, 70% ownership, 24% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG1 1HF. The average age is 52.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SG1 1HF are high at 486 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
Woolenwick Junior School
Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School
St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School
The Valley School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- AJ Gourmet0.5 km
- Card Factory0.5 km
- Star Groceries0.3 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.4 km
- Wawelski Ltd0.6 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Holiday Inn0.4 km
- Gate Hotel0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Costa Ltd0.4 km
- Furniture Village0.9 km
- Mad Hatter0.4 km
- Rooster Point0.3 km
- Stevenage Fire And Ambulance Station0.4 km
- + 44 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda Stores0.5 km
- Food Warehouse0.7 km
- ALDI Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Cafe Moka0.5 km
- JJ's Plaice Ltd0.4 km
- Ocean Delight Fish Bar0.9 km
- Pizza Go Go0.5 km
- PoppinGO Ltd0.4 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Mecca Bingo0.1 km
- Stevenage Cricket And Hockey Sports Club0.7 km
- The Old Post Office0.2 km
- The Chequers0.9 km
- The Coach & Horses0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stevenage0.1 km
- Knebworth3.9 km
- Hitchin7.1 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: SG11HF · Data under Open Government Licence