SG1 1RE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Colestrete, 0.3km from Whomerley Wood in Stevenage. Administratively it sits within Bedwell ward and the Stevenage constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SG1 1RE is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k.
Census 2021 statistics for SG1 1RE are sourced from Output Area E00120647 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLESTRETE, SG1 1RE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLESTRETE, SG1 1RE.
376
36
£ 42,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG1 1RE 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
SG1 1RE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG1 1RE. The average age is 36.0. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG1 1RE has low crime rates — 29 incidents 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
St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery
Broom Barns Primary School
Lonsdale School
Marriotts School
Bedwell Primary School
Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
Peartree Way Nursery School
Peartree Spring Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Shortys Off Licence Ltd0.4 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Ehi Afro Caribbean Stores1.0 km
- Kandola Food Stores0.5 km
- Martins0.4 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Pret Restaurant0.8 km
- Stevenage Fire And Ambulance Station0.9 km
- Cafe Rockingham0.5 km
- Costello's0.5 km
- Sweet T's Bakery0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Bedwell Supermarket0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Ocean Delight Fish Bar0.5 km
- Drumstick/Impresso Pizza0.8 km
- Jasmine Garden0.5 km
- W J Rowe Ltd0.4 km
- Bedwell Pizza And Kebab0.4 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Poachers0.4 km
- The Peartree Public House1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stevenage1.4 km
- Knebworth3.7 km
- Watton-At-Stone6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Colestrete Close0.1 km
- Colestrete Close0.1 km
- Colestrete0.3 km
- Colestrete0.3 km
- Bedwell Centre0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SG11RE · Data under Open Government Licence