Postcode Analysis Stevenage, East of England

TORQUAY CRESCENT, SG1 2RT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TORQUAY CRESCENT, SG1 2RT.

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Population

333

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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8/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British86.7%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences102
Anti-social behaviour39
Other theft13
Criminal damage and arson13
Vehicle crime13

school Local Schools

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Woolenwick Junior School

Requires Improvement234 pupils0.1 km
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Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding215 pupils0.1 km
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The Thomas Alleyne Academy

Good947 pupils0.7 km
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Fairlands Primary School

Good676 pupils0.9 km
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Barclay Academy

Requires Improvement718 pupils1.0 km
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Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School

Outstanding288 pupils1.1 km
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The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School

Good1626 pupils1.2 km
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Almond Hill Junior School

Good306 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Gate Hotel0.8 km
  • Abbington Hotel0.7 km
  • The Cromwell Hotel0.6 km
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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

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
fastfood

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
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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