SG1 1QE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mead Close, 0.5km from Bedwell in Stevenage. Administratively it sits within Bedwell ward and the Stevenage constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SG1 1QE is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £338k, up 7.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SG1 1QE are sourced from Output Area E00120630 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEAD CLOSE, SG1 1QE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEAD CLOSE, SG1 1QE.
340
36
£ 42,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG1 1QE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 40% social renting, SG1 1QE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 7.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG1 1QE. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
Semi-Detached
£ 306,000
2 sales · Mean £ 306,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SG1 1QE is moderate at 53 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
Bedwell Primary School
Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
Larwood School
Broom Barns Primary School
St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery
Marriotts School
Lonsdale School
Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Archer Pharmacy0.5 km
- Shortys Off Licence Ltd0.4 km
- Wilkinsons0.8 km
- Newton General Store0.8 km
- Daniels Stores0.9 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Express By Holiday Inn, Stevenage0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Duncan's0.9 km
- Pret Restaurant0.1 km
- Ralphie And Poppys Play Cafe0.9 km
- Costello's0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Bedwell Supermarket0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- New Hings Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Ocean Delight Fish Bar1.0 km
- Bedwell Pizza And Kebab0.4 km
- Jade Garden0.4 km
- Duncan's Chicken0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Drapers Arms0.8 km
- The Almond Tree0.9 km
- Poachers0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stevenage1.6 km
- Knebworth4.4 km
- Watton-At-Stone7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Sinfield Close0.2 km
- Archer Road0.2 km
- Sloan Court0.3 km
- Archer Road0.3 km
- Sloan Court0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SG11QE · Data under Open Government Licence