Postcode Analysis Stevenage, East of England

SG1 5LW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SG1 5LW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

209

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 43,600 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 42% social renting, SG1 5LW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SG1 5LW is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Pin Green in Stevenage. Administratively it sits within Pin Green ward and the Stevenage constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SG1 5LW is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SG1 5LW are sourced from Output Area E00120756 (shared with 5 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 5LW. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.7%
Asian / British Asian9.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

SG1 5LW has low crime rates — 35 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 offences90
Anti-social behaviour33
Criminal damage and arson22
Vehicle crime18
Public order17

school Local Schools

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Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School

Good234 pupils0.4 km
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The Giles Infant and Nursery School

Good323 pupils0.5 km
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Giles Junior School

Good331 pupils0.5 km
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Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery

Good265 pupils0.5 km
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Martins Wood Primary School

Inadequate0.6 km
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Larwood School

Good90 pupils0.9 km
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The Leys Primary and Nursery School

Good433 pupils1.0 km
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Almond Hill Junior School

Good306 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Best One - Alpha Supermarket0.8 km
  • International Superstore0.1 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • The Oval Wines0.2 km
  • Budgens0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Rupa Tandoori0.8 km
  • FryHouse0.2 km
  • New V & V0.2 km
  • The Oval Fish Bar0.2 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Lytton Players0.1 km
  • Times Club & Institute0.2 km
  • St. Nicholas PH0.8 km
  • The Almond Tree0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Daisy's Kitchen0.2 km
  • Duncan's0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stevenage2.7 km
  • Knebworth5.7 km
  • Hitchin6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Jessop Road0.1 km
  • Jessop Road0.1 km
  • The Oval Centre0.2 km
  • The Oval Centre0.2 km
  • Wisden Road0.3 km