SG1 2RT is a safe, established residential area on Torquay Crescent, 0.6km from Symonds Green in Stevenage. Administratively it sits within Symonds Green ward and the Stevenage constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG1, SG1 2RT offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £316k.
Census 2021 statistics for SG1 2RT are sourced from Output Area E00120846 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TORQUAY CRESCENT, SG1 2RT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TORQUAY CRESCENT, SG1 2RT.
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42
£ 46,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG1 2RT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SG1 2RT — age 42, 84% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG1 2RT. The average age is 42.0. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 292,500
6 sales · Mean £ 288,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG1 2RT has low crime rates — 43 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 Thomas Alleyne Academy
Fairlands Primary School
Barclay Academy
Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
Almond Hill Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Hurrens Stevenage Ltd0.5 km
- McColls0.6 km
- Fishers Green Convenience Store0.7 km
- City Tree Ltd0.5 km
- A S K Stores0.8 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Gate Hotel0.8 km
- Abbington Hotel0.7 km
- The Cromwell Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Cinnabar Cafe0.5 km
- The Broken Seal Taps Room0.6 km
- The Standing Order0.5 km
- Tom Tiddlers Tavern0.5 km
- Royal Oak PH0.9 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Chickaros Chicken And Grill0.6 km
- Costa Ltd0.6 km
- El Bar De Tapas0.6 km
- Kusina De Manila0.8 km
- Lavish Restaurant0.6 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Amore Pizza Stevenage0.5 km
- Oriental Express0.5 km
- Papa Johns0.6 km
- Perfect Pizza And Perfect Chicken0.6 km
- Red Chillies Ltd0.5 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Fizz Experience TA Warehouse Demo Services0.5 km
- ALDI Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Co-Op0.5 km
- Old Town Food Centre0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stevenage1.4 km
- Knebworth5.3 km
- Hitchin5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Torquay Crescent0.1 km
- Bridge Road0.2 km
- Rutherford Close0.4 km
- Fleetwood Crescent0.4 km
- Fleetwood Crescent0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SG12RT · Data under Open Government Licence