Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

LOWES CLOSE, SG1 6AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWES CLOSE, SG1 6AL.

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Population

370

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

SG1 6AL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £670k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £670k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

SG1 6AL is a sought-after residential area on Lowes Close, 0.6km from Botany Bay Farm in Stevenage. Administratively it sits within Chesfield ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

For serious buyers, SG1 6AL is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £670k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SG1 6AL are sourced from Output Area E00169661 (shared with 4 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 6AL. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.0%
Asian / British Asian10.3%
Black / African / Caribbean5.2%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 480,000

7 sales · Mean £ 517,428

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

SG1 6AL has low crime rates — 19 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 offences29
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft4
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Round Diamond Primary School

Outstanding0.7 km
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Martins Wood Primary School

Inadequate1.1 km
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The Leys Primary and Nursery School

Good433 pupils1.2 km
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Giles Junior School

Good331 pupils1.5 km
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The Giles Infant and Nursery School

Good323 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Budgens0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Fortunes Place0.7 km
  • Cantina Carnitas0.2 km
  • Famous Chef0.6 km
  • Smoky Boys0.5 km
  • Snack Attack0.2 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Budgens0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Dine Ltd0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stevenage4.3 km
  • Knebworth6.9 km
  • Hitchin7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Serpentine Close0.2 km
  • Serpentine Close0.2 km
  • Fairfield Way0.4 km
  • Allied Bakeries0.4 km
  • Allied Bakeries0.4 km