Postcode Analysis Stevenage, East of England

WISDEN ROAD, SG1 5NP House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

342

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG1 5NP 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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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
workEmployment
7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

SG1 5NP is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

home £213,833 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG1 5NP is a safe, established residential area on Wisden Road, 0.4km from Pin Green in Stevenage. Administratively it sits within Martins Wood ward and the Stevenage constituency.

For families considering a move, SG1 5NP represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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. Property: Average house prices are around £213k.

Census 2021 statistics for SG1 5NP are sourced from Output Area E00120728 (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 5NP. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.2%
Asian / British Asian7.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 295,000

3 sales · Mean £ 300,498

Flat

£ 156,000

3 sales · Mean £ 147,000

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

SG1 5NP 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.

Violence and sexual offences133
Anti-social behaviour35
Other theft26
Criminal damage and arson24
Vehicle crime21

school Local Schools

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Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School

Good234 pupils0.1 km
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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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Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery

Good265 pupils0.7 km
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Almond Hill Junior School

Good306 pupils0.8 km
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Martins Wood Primary School

Inadequate0.8 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

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Archer Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Shell Budgens Martins Way0.5 km
  • International Superstore0.4 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.7 km
  • The Oval Wines0.4 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Duncan's0.7 km
  • Daisy's Kitchen0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Times Club & Institute0.4 km
  • The Lytton Players0.4 km
  • St. Nicholas PH0.7 km
  • The Almond Tree0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Royal Pizza And Kebab0.4 km
  • FryHouse0.4 km
  • New V & V0.4 km
  • The Oval Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Duncan's Chicken0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stevenage2.6 km
  • Knebworth5.8 km
  • Hitchin6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Wisden Road0.3 km
  • Wisden Road0.3 km
  • Jessop Road0.3 km
  • Jessop Road0.3 km
  • Norman Court0.3 km