SG1 4FN is a safe, established residential area on Compton Place, 0.7km from Botany Bay Farm in Stevenage. Administratively it sits within St Nicholas ward and the Stevenage constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG1, SG1 4FN offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 91% 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £440k, down 1.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SG1 4FN are sourced from Output Area E00189395 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COMPTON PLACE, SG1 4FN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMPTON PLACE, SG1 4FN.
412
31
£ 47,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG1 4FN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SG1 4FN spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. 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 4FN. The average age is 31.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 395,000
8 sales · Mean £ 393,750
Detached
£ 445,000
5 sales · Mean £ 456,200
Terraced
£ 385,000
4 sales · Mean £ 393,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG1 4FN has low crime rates — 37 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
Martins Wood Primary School
Round Diamond Primary School
The Leys Primary and Nursery School
The Giles Infant and Nursery School
Giles Junior School
The Nobel School
Lodge Farm Primary School
Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Budgens0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Fortunes Place0.9 km
- Cantina Carnitas0.3 km
- Famous Chef0.4 km
- FryHouse1.0 km
- New V & V1.0 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Budgens0.3 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- Shell Budgens Martins Way0.9 km
- Ask Wines0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Dine Ltd0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Emperors Head PH0.8 km
- Times Club & Institute1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stevenage3.8 km
- Knebworth6.4 km
- Hitchin7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Allied Bakeries0.1 km
- Allied Bakeries0.1 km
- Cartwright Road0.2 km
- Cartwright Road0.2 km
- Martins Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SG14FN · Data under Open Government Licence