SG1 5BH is a safe, established residential area on Vardon Road, 0.3km from Pin Green in Stevenage. Administratively it sits within Pin Green ward and the Stevenage constituency.
For families considering a move, SG1 5BH represents a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SG1 5BH are sourced from Output Area E00120759 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VARDON ROAD, SG1 5BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VARDON ROAD, SG1 5BH.
325
42
£ 43,600 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SG1 5BH is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG1 5BH. The average age is 41.7. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG1 5BH 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.
school Local Schools
Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School
Almond Hill Junior School
Larwood School
Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School
Barclay Academy
Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery
Giles Junior School
The Giles Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Archer Pharmacy0.8 km
- Wilkinsons0.8 km
- Stevenage Family Butchers Ltd0.9 km
- Best Supermarket0.5 km
- Poundland Limited0.8 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Express By Holiday Inn, Stevenage0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Duncan's0.4 km
- Daisy's Kitchen0.9 km
- Kusina De Manila1.0 km
- Harvester Restaurant0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Lytton Players0.7 km
- The Dun Cow0.9 km
- Times Club & Institute0.9 km
- Drapers Arms0.8 km
- Royal Oak PH0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- The Oval Fish Bar0.9 km
- Royal Pizza And Kebab0.9 km
- Duncan's Chicken0.4 km
- FryHouse0.9 km
- New V & V0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stevenage2.1 km
- Knebworth5.5 km
- Hitchin6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Lonsdale Road0.1 km
- Lonsdale Road0.1 km
- Cemetery0.2 km
- Vardon Road0.2 km
- Vardon Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SG15BH · Data under Open Government Licence