Postcode Analysis Stevenage, East of England

SHEPHALL VIEW, SG1 1RW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEPHALL VIEW, SG1 1RW.

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Population

347

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 42,400 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG1 1RW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 40% social renting, SG1 1RW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 4.3% year-on-year.

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

SG1 1RW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Shephall View, 0.5km from Bedwell in Stevenage. Administratively it sits within Bedwell ward and the Stevenage constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SG1 1RW is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k, up 4.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SG1 1RW are sourced from Output Area E00120629 (shared with 4 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 1RW. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.2%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean8.3%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 290,000

5 sales · Mean £ 293,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SG1 1RW has low crime rates — 48 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.

Violence and sexual offences64
Anti-social behaviour30
Criminal damage and arson13
Public order7
Vehicle crime7

school Local Schools

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Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School

Good453 pupils0.4 km
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Bedwell Primary School

Good261 pupils0.4 km
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St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery

Good211 pupils0.4 km
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Marriotts School

Good1432 pupils0.5 km
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Lonsdale School

Good106 pupils0.5 km
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Broom Barns Primary School

Good230 pupils0.7 km
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Larwood School

Good90 pupils1.0 km
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Peartree Way Nursery School

Good133 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Newton General Store0.9 km
  • Kandola Food Stores0.8 km
  • Martins0.4 km
  • Shell Stevenage0.5 km
  • Londis Archer Road0.9 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Costello's0.3 km
  • Sweet T's Bakery0.4 km
  • Cafe Rockingham0.8 km
  • Pret Restaurant0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Bedwell Pizza And Kebab0.4 km
  • Jade Garden0.4 km
  • Jasmine Garden0.8 km
  • W J Rowe Ltd0.4 km
  • Ocean Delight Fish Bar0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Poachers0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Bedwell Supermarket0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stevenage1.7 km
  • Knebworth4.0 km
  • Watton-At-Stone6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Colestrete Close0.2 km
  • Colestrete Close0.3 km
  • Colestrete0.3 km
  • Colestrete0.3 km
  • Sinfield Close0.3 km