Postcode Analysis Stevenage, East of England

CHESTER ROAD, SG1 4LD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTER ROAD, SG1 4LD.

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Population

363

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SG1 4LD — age 39, 73% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 2.4% year-on-year.

home £305,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG1 4LD is a safe, established residential area on Chester Road, 0.8km from Botany Bay Farm in Stevenage. Administratively it sits within St Nicholas ward and the Stevenage constituency.

For families considering a move, SG1 4LD represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k, down 2.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SG1 4LD are sourced from Output Area E00120792 (shared with 10 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 4LD. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.4%
Asian / British Asian13.7%
Black / African / Caribbean5.8%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 297,500

4 sales · Mean £ 281,875

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SG1 4LD has low crime rates — 47 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 offences159
Anti-social behaviour56
Criminal damage and arson30
Other theft29
Public order20

school Local Schools

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The Giles Infant and Nursery School

Good323 pupils0.4 km
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Giles Junior School

Good331 pupils0.4 km
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Martins Wood Primary School

Inadequate0.4 km
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The Leys Primary and Nursery School

Good433 pupils0.5 km
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Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School

Good234 pupils0.8 km
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Round Diamond Primary School

Outstanding0.9 km
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Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery

Good265 pupils1.1 km
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The Nobel School

Good1469 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • International Superstore0.5 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.4 km
  • The Oval Wines0.5 km
  • Budgens0.5 km
  • Stevenage Family Butchers Ltd0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Budgens0.9 km
  • The Co-Operative0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Fortunes Place0.9 km
  • Cantina Carnitas1.0 km
  • Famous Chef0.6 km
  • FryHouse0.4 km
  • New V & V0.4 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Lytton Players0.7 km
  • St. Nicholas PH0.4 km
  • Times Club & Institute0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Daisy's Kitchen0.5 km
  • Dine Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stevenage3.3 km
  • Knebworth6.3 km
  • Hitchin6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Coventry Close0.1 km
  • Coventry Close0.1 km
  • Durham Road0.2 km
  • Durham Road0.2 km
  • Pilgrims Way0.2 km