Postcode Analysis Stevenage, East of England

SG1 2NF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SG1 2NF.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 54,400 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SG1 2NF has a significant social housing presence — 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

SG1 2NF is a mixed residential area located 0.8km from Stevenage in Stevenage. Administratively it sits within Old Town ward and the Stevenage constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SG1 2NF is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for SG1 2NF are sourced from Output Area E00169684 (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 2NF. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.6%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean7.4%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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

Crime around SG1 2NF is above average at 90 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 offences79
Anti-social behaviour56
Other theft26
Public order19
Criminal damage and arson16

school Local Schools

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Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding215 pupils0.6 km
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Woolenwick Junior School

Requires Improvement234 pupils0.6 km
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Fairlands Primary School

Good676 pupils0.8 km
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The Thomas Alleyne Academy

Good947 pupils1.3 km
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Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School

Outstanding288 pupils1.3 km
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Barclay Academy

Requires Improvement718 pupils1.3 km
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Broom Barns Primary School

Good230 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • AJ Gourmet0.9 km
  • Card Factory0.8 km
  • Star Groceries0.9 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.8 km
  • Wawelski Ltd0.7 km
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

64 nearby
  • Costa Ltd0.8 km
  • Mad Hatter0.8 km
  • Rooster Point0.8 km
  • The Cornish Pantry0.9 km
  • Mandy's Cafe0.9 km
  • + 59 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Cafe Moka0.9 km
  • JJ's Plaice Ltd0.9 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.7 km
  • PoppinGO Ltd0.7 km
  • Thai Pan0.8 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Premier Inn1.0 km
  • Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.7 km
  • The Cromwell Hotel0.9 km
  • Gate Hotel0.5 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Fizz Experience TA Warehouse Demo Services0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • ALDI Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Old Town Food Centre0.8 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Mecca Bingo0.8 km
  • Stevenage Cricket And Hockey Sports Club0.5 km
  • The Old Post Office0.8 km
  • Red Lion0.7 km
  • The Chequers0.5 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stevenage0.7 km
  • Knebworth4.6 km
  • Hitchin6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Mozart Court0.1 km
  • Mozart Court0.1 km
  • Gunnels Wood Road0.1 km
  • Gunnels Wood Road0.2 km
  • Brick Kiln Road0.2 km