Postcode Analysis Stevenage, East of England

HOPTON ROAD, SG1 2LG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOPTON ROAD, SG1 2LG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

309

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG1 2LG 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.

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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SG1 2LG's 55% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £350k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

SG1 2LG is a safe, established residential area on Hopton Road, 0.4km from Symonds Green in Stevenage. Administratively it sits within Symonds Green ward and the Stevenage constituency.

This is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k.

Census 2021 statistics for SG1 2LG are sourced from Output Area E00120832 (shared with 3 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 2LG. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.9%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean4.5%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 284,000

6 sales · Mean £ 302,055

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

SG1 2LG has low crime rates — 30 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 offences61
Anti-social behaviour30
Criminal damage and arson18
Public order11
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Woolenwick Junior School

Requires Improvement234 pupils0.8 km
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Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding215 pupils0.8 km
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The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School

Good1626 pupils0.9 km
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The Thomas Alleyne Academy

Good947 pupils1.1 km
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Barclay Academy

Requires Improvement718 pupils1.5 km
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Fairlands Primary School

Good676 pupils1.6 km
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Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School

Outstanding288 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Hurrens Stevenage Ltd0.7 km
  • Fishers Green Convenience Store0.5 km
  • M D Dispensing Chemist0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Tom Tiddlers Tavern0.3 km
  • The Fisherman0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Amore Pizza Stevenage0.7 km
  • Oriental Express0.7 km
  • Red Chillies Ltd0.7 km
  • Crispy Duck Rotisserie1.0 km
  • Rooster Spot0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.3 km
  • Sainsbury' Plc0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Abbington Hotel0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Clubhouse0.9 km
  • Jesa0.9 km
  • Tranquil Turtle0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stevenage2.1 km
  • Hitchin5.0 km
  • Knebworth6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Skegness Road0.2 km
  • Scarborough Avene0.3 km
  • Scarborough Avene0.3 km
  • Scarborough Avenue Shops0.3 km
  • Scarborough Avenue Shops0.3 km