SG1 3JU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Longcroft Road, 0.1km from Whitesmead in Stevenage. Administratively it sits within Old Town ward and the Stevenage constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SG1 3JU is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £303k.
Census 2021 statistics for SG1 3JU are sourced from Output Area E00120741 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONGCROFT ROAD, SG1 3JU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGCROFT ROAD, SG1 3JU.
268
38
£ 54,400 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 65% social renting, SG1 3JU 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG1 3JU. The average age is 38.5. 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
Flat
£ 226,000
2 sales · Mean £ 226,000
Semi-Detached
£ 370,000
1 sales · Mean £ 370,000
Terraced
£ 310,000
3 sales · Mean £ 331,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG1 3JU has low crime rates — 38 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
Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School
Barclay Academy
Fairlands Primary School
Larwood School
Almond Hill Junior School
The Thomas Alleyne Academy
Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School
Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Archer Pharmacy0.9 km
- Card Factory1.0 km
- Wawelski Ltd0.9 km
- Wilkinsons0.3 km
- 7 Days Express1.0 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Express By Holiday Inn, Stevenage0.3 km
- Gate Hotel0.9 km
- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.9 km
- The Cromwell Hotel0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Duncan's0.5 km
- Ralphie And Poppys Play Cafe0.5 km
- Rise Gym0.7 km
- Subway1.0 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- New Hings Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Pizza Go Go1.0 km
- Grill N Fry0.9 km
- The Donut Company0.9 km
- Papa Johns0.7 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Stevenage Cricket And Hockey Sports Club0.9 km
- Cinnabar Cafe0.8 km
- The Broken Seal Taps Room0.7 km
- The Standing Order0.7 km
- Old Town Bar0.8 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- ALDI Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Old Town Food Centre0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stevenage1.6 km
- Knebworth5.1 km
- Hitchin6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Greydells Road0.1 km
- Aldcock Road0.1 km
- Ingleheim Court0.3 km
- Ellis Avenue0.3 km
- Walkern Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SG13JU · Data under Open Government Licence