SG1 4BU is a mixed residential area on The Close, 0.7km from Corey's Mill in Stevenage. Administratively it sits within Woodfield ward and the Stevenage constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SG1 4BU are sourced from Output Area E00120855 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE CLOSE, SG1 4BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CLOSE, SG1 4BU.
298
38
£ 54,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG1 4BU 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
SG1 4BU is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG1 4BU. The average age is 38.1. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SG1 4BU is above average at 90 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
The Thomas Alleyne Academy
Almond Hill Junior School
Barclay Academy
Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School
Fairlands Primary School
Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School
Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Hurrens Stevenage Ltd0.9 km
- Fishers Green Convenience Store0.8 km
- WH Smith0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Cinnabar Cafe1.0 km
- Corey's Mill Beefeater0.7 km
- Old Town Bar0.8 km
- Royal Oak PH0.8 km
- Stevenage Post Office Sports & Social Club0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Kusina De Manila0.9 km
- Golden Siam Thai Restaurant0.8 km
- Taste Of India1.0 km
- Rise Gym0.8 km
- Coffee Haven0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Amore Pizza Stevenage0.9 km
- Oriental Express0.9 km
- Red Chillies Ltd0.9 km
- Pizza Hut1.0 km
- Rooster Spot0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury' Plc0.5 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Abbington Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stevenage2.5 km
- Hitchin5.2 km
- Knebworth6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Burymead0.3 km
- Lister Close0.3 km
- Burymead0.3 km
- Lister Close0.4 km
- Lister Hospital0.4 km
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