Postcode Analysis Stevenage, East of England

SG4 8WJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SG4 8WJ.

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Population

472

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

69%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG4 8WJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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2/10
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3/10
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10/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 69% economic activity and an average age of 32, SG4 8WJ is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

SG4 8WJ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.7km from Stevenage in Stevenage. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Roebuck ward and the Stevenage constituency.

Within the SG4 district, this postcode is characterised by a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (344 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for SG4 8WJ are sourced from Output Area E00120776 (shared with 727 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 SG4 8WJ. The average age is 32.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.0%
Asian / British Asian8.7%
Black / African / Caribbean10.1%
Other / Mixed10.1%

Economic Activity

69%Active
FT: 57%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime rates near SG4 8WJ are high at 344 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences167
Shoplifting102
Anti-social behaviour89
Public order73
Criminal damage and arson56

school Local Schools

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Broom Barns Primary School

Good230 pupils0.8 km
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St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding233 pupils1.0 km
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The Valley School

Good161 pupils1.1 km
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St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery

Good211 pupils1.2 km
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Roebuck Academy

Good456 pupils1.4 km
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Fairlands Primary School

Good676 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

51 nearby
  • CH & Co Catering Ltd0.5 km
  • 360 Play (Stevenage) Ltd0.6 km
  • Catering By Paulo Ltd0.0 km
  • Cineworld0.6 km
  • Gravity Stevenage0.5 km
  • + 46 more
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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Argos Ltd0.5 km
  • 7 Days Express0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • City Tree Ltd0.5 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.7 km
  • + 24 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Mecca Bingo0.5 km
  • The Old Post Office0.6 km
  • A S Catering - The Broadhall Suite0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • JW & PA Human0.8 km
  • Grill N Fry0.9 km
  • Jasmine Garden0.8 km
  • KFC Stevenage0.6 km
  • McDonalds0.3 km
  • + 13 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.7 km
  • Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.9 km
  • Holiday Inn0.6 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Asda Stores0.2 km
  • Food Warehouse0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stevenage0.4 km
  • Knebworth3.5 km
  • Watton-At-Stone7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • North Herts College0.3 km
  • Elder Way0.3 km
  • Elder Way0.3 km
  • Gunnels Wood Park0.3 km
  • ASDA0.3 km