Is SG1 6GN a safe place to live?

Yes, SG1 6GN is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 35 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in SG1 6GN?

The average property price in SG1 6GN is currently around £173k.

What is the population of SG1 6GN?

The population for the SG1 6GN area is approximately 267 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

MENDIP WAY, SG1 6GN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MENDIP WAY, SG1 6GN.

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

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Population

267

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10

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5/10

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1/10

workEmployment

10/10

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5/10

paymentsAffluence

6/10

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2/10

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4/10

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1/10

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Area Character

SG1 6GN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 53% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £173k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG1 6GN is a sought-after residential area on Mendip Way, 0.6km from Botany Bay Farm in Stevenage. Administratively it sits within Chesfield ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

SG1 6GN is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £173k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for SG1 6GN are sourced from Output Area E00169653 (shared with 5 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 6GN. The average age is 32.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.6%

Asian / British Asian9.3%

Black / African / Caribbean4.9%

Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

60%Active

FT: 48%

Unemployed: 2%

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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

Flat

£ 173,500

1 sales · Mean £ 173,500

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

SG1 6GN has low crime rates — 35 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 offences80

Anti-social behaviour14

Other theft7

Public order5

Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

Round Diamond Primary School

Outstanding0.5 km

The Leys Primary and Nursery School

Good433 pupils0.8 km

Giles Junior School

Good331 pupils1.4 km

The Giles Infant and Nursery School

Good323 pupils1.4 km

Martins Wood Primary School

Inadequate1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby

Budgens0.5 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby

Fortunes Place0.5 km
Famous Chef1.0 km
Smoky Boys0.9 km
The BIG Vending Company1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Stevenage4.4 km
Hitchin6.3 km
Letchworth Garden City6.4 km

Bus Stops

The Beacons0.4 km
The Beacons0.4 km
Bray Drive0.4 km
Bray Drive0.5 km