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.
HOPTON ROAD, SG1 2LG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOPTON ROAD, SG1 2LG.
309
42
£ 46,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
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.
school Local Schools
Woolenwick Junior School
Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
The Thomas Alleyne Academy
Barclay Academy
Fairlands Primary School
Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Hurrens Stevenage Ltd0.7 km
- Fishers Green Convenience Store0.5 km
- M D Dispensing Chemist0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Tom Tiddlers Tavern0.3 km
- The Fisherman0.4 km
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.3 km
- Sainsbury' Plc0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Abbington Hotel0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: SG12LG · Data under Open Government Licence