Postcode Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

ST MARYS CLOSE, SG2 7EQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARYS CLOSE, SG2 7EQ.

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

265

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG2 7EQ 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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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SG2 7EQ combines high owner-occupation (78%), strong property values (£1.3M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

home £1,275,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG2 7EQ is a sought-after residential area on St Marys Close, 0.2km from Aston in Aston (East Hertfordshire). Administratively it sits within Datchworth & Aston ward and the Stevenage constituency.

For serious buyers, SG2 7EQ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 78% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.3M. 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 SG2 7EQ are sourced from Output Area E00119194 (shared with 13 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 SG2 7EQ. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,112,500

2 sales · Mean £ 1,112,500

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

SG2 7EQ has low crime rates — 12 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 offences8
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School

Outstanding127 pupils0.2 km
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Featherstone Wood Primary School

Good182 pupils1.1 km
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Ashtree Primary School and Nursery

Requires Improvement368 pupils1.2 km
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Barnwell School

Good1151 pupils1.4 km
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Stevenage Education Support Centre

Good2 pupils1.4 km
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Longmeadow Primary School

Good251 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Lloyds Chemist0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Coopers Inn0.8 km
  • The Pig And Whistle0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Stevenage Golf & Conference Centre0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Plc0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Poplars Fish Bar0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Knebworth3.5 km
  • Stevenage3.9 km
  • Watton-At-Stone4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • War Memorial0.1 km
  • War Memorial0.1 km
  • Rose and Crown PH0.2 km
  • Cricket Ground0.3 km
  • Dene Lane0.3 km