SG1 5SX is a safe, established residential area on Ascot Crescent, 0.8km from Chells Manor in Stevenage. Administratively it sits within Martins Wood ward and the Stevenage constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £423k.
Census 2021 statistics for SG1 5SX are sourced from Output Area E00120710 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASCOT CRESCENT, SG1 5SX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASCOT CRESCENT, SG1 5SX.
274
44
£ 45,100 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 44, SG1 5SX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £423k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG1 5SX. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 330,000
3 sales · Mean £ 349,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG1 5SX 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.
school Local Schools
Martins Wood Primary School
The Leys Primary and Nursery School
Giles Junior School
The Giles Infant and Nursery School
Round Diamond Primary School
The Nobel School
Lodge Farm Primary School
Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Ask Wines0.7 km
- Best One - Alpha Supermarket0.8 km
- International Superstore0.8 km
- The Oval Wines0.8 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Golden Fry Fish & Chip Shop0.7 km
- Rupa Tandoori0.8 km
- Cantina Carnitas0.6 km
- Famous Chef0.5 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Emperors Head PH0.7 km
- Times Club & Institute0.7 km
- The Lytton Players1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Daisy's Kitchen0.8 km
- Dine Ltd0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stevenage3.5 km
- Knebworth6.2 km
- Hitchin7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Ascot Crescent0.1 km
- Ascot Crescent0.1 km
- Martins Way0.2 km
- Primary School0.3 km
- Primary School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SG15SX · Data under Open Government Licence