Postcode Analysis Stevenage, East of England

WISDEN ROAD, SG1 5JL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WISDEN ROAD, SG1 5JL.

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Population

290

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG1 5JL 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.

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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SG1 5JL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £335k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 18.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG1 5JL is a safe, established residential area on Wisden Road, 0.1km from Pin Green in Stevenage. Administratively it sits within Martins Wood ward and the Stevenage constituency.

For families considering a move, SG1 5JL represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £335k, up 18.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SG1 5JL are sourced from Output Area E00120721 (shared with 8 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 5JL. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.4%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 335,000

1 sales · Mean £ 335,000

Terraced

£ 273,500

2 sales · Mean £ 273,500

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

SG1 5JL has low crime rates — 48 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 offences107
Anti-social behaviour33
Vehicle crime17
Other theft16
Public order16

school Local Schools

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Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School

Good234 pupils0.3 km
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Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery

Good265 pupils0.6 km
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Larwood School

Good90 pupils0.6 km
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Almond Hill Junior School

Good306 pupils0.6 km
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The Giles Infant and Nursery School

Good323 pupils0.7 km
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Giles Junior School

Good331 pupils0.7 km
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Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School

Outstanding288 pupils0.9 km
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Barclay Academy

Requires Improvement718 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Archer Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Wilkinsons0.9 km
  • Stevenage Family Butchers Ltd0.7 km
  • Best Supermarket0.7 km
  • Poundland Limited0.9 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Express By Holiday Inn, Stevenage0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Duncan's0.4 km
  • Daisy's Kitchen0.7 km
  • Harvester Restaurant0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Lytton Players0.5 km
  • Times Club & Institute0.7 km
  • Drapers Arms0.9 km
  • St. Nicholas PH1.0 km
  • The Almond Tree0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • The Oval Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Royal Pizza And Kebab0.7 km
  • Duncan's Chicken0.4 km
  • Rift Catering0.8 km
  • FryHouse0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stevenage2.3 km
  • Knebworth5.5 km
  • Hitchin6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Vardon Road0.0 km
  • Vardon Road0.0 km
  • Lonsdale Road0.2 km
  • Lonsdale Road0.2 km
  • Wisden Road0.2 km