Bedwell Crescent is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG1 1LU is located in the Bedwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stevenage. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage, SG1 1LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG1 1PE, SG1 1UU, SG1 1PG, SG1 1LP, SG1 1LS, SG1 1LT, SG1 1LR, SG1 1UT, SG1 1NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG1 1LU is primarily male, with 53.7% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.4% | 46.3% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 53.6% | 53.7% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SG1 1LU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33% | 45.2% | 12.2% | 37.9% | 7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.1% | 33.2% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 11.5% | -4.3% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 6.9% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.7% | 41.9% | 7.2% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 41.9% | 36.8% | -5.1% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 14% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 5.9% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.1% | 19.7% | -12.4% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 14.7% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 11.5% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 17.4% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 25.7% | 13.7% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 5.7% | 4.6% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 3.3% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 6.3% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 90.7% | 76% | -14.7% | 81.4% | -5.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 75.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 75.4% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| European Union | 4% | 10.3% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 9.6% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 74% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 13.7% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 3.2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bedwell Crescent was 145.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.6% lower than the Bedwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bedwell Crescent has the 10th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Bedwell and the 55th highest crime rate of 246 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-12-03 | £314,469 |
| 32 Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-06-27 | £288,253 |
| Garage 49 Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2022-06-09 | £13,904 |
| Garage 49 Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £11,000 | 2022-04-01 | £10,279 |
| 27 Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-12-30 | £299,216 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,651 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broom Barns Primary School Homestead Moat , Bedwell SG1 1UE | 3out of 4 | 384 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pin Green Primary School and Nursery Lonsdale Road , SG1 5DQ | - not rated | 658 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School Bedwell Crescent , SG1 1NJ | - not rated | 817 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School Bedwell Crescent , SG1 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlands Primary School Pound Avenue , SG1 3JA | 3out of 4 | 849 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Da Vinci Studio School of Science and Engineering Monkswood Way , SG1 1LA | - not rated | 970 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay School Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | - not rated | 1,635 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,635 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 1,772 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hertfordshire College Monkswood Way , SG1 1LA | - not rated | 971 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education and Youth Services (Herts) 38 Park Place , SG1 1DP | - not rated | 516 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop School Webb Rise , SG1 5QU | - not rated | 951 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| High Wick School Webb Rise , SG1 5QU | - not rated | 951 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 951 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larwood School Webb Rise , SG1 5QU | - not rated | 951 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet T's Bakery | 111 Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage | 339 yd | |
| @Siam Thai Cuisine | Indoor Market, Market Square | 523 yd | |
| KOMBU ( Japanese & Korean Street Food ) | Indoor Market, Market Square | 523 yd | |
| Stevenage Cafe | Stevenage Cafe, 6 Park Place | 575 yd | |
| Stevenage Fire And Ambulance Station | St. Georges Way, Stevenage | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poachers | Poachers, 129 Bedwell Crescent | 349 yd | |
| Drapers Arms | 76 - 78 High Street, Stevenage | 698 yd | |
| The Old Post Office | Unit 2, The Old Post Office | 782 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo | Danestrete, Stevenage | 878 yd | |
| Stevenage Cricket And Hockey Sports Club | Ditchmore Lane, Stevenage | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| W J Rowe Ltd | W J Rowe, 119 Bedwell Crescent | 349 yd | |
| Jade Garden | Jade Garden, 115 Bedwell Crescent | 349 yd | |
| Bedwell Pizza And Kebab | 125 Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage | 349 yd | |
| Aqui!Brazil | Indoor Market, Market Square | 523 yd | |
| Cafe Moka | Indoor Market, Market Square | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedwell Supermarket | 107 - 109 Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage | 349 yd | |
| Bacau European Food | Bacau European Foods, 10 - 12 Park Place | 602 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, The Forum | 709 yd | |
| ALDI Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores, Fairlands Way | 905 yd | |
| Asda Stores | ASDA Stores Ltd, Monkswood Way | 968 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bedwell Community Centre BEDWELL CRESCENT | 417 yd | |
| Stevenage Swimming Centre ST. GEORGES WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 508 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields SISH LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 629 yd |
| Fit4Less (Stevenage) (Closed) THE PLAZA THE PLAZA TOWN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 791 yd |
| Fairlands Primary School POUND AVENUE | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| St Nicholas Ce Primary School SIX HILLS WAY | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| Larwood School WEBB RISE | artificial grass pitch | 899 yd |
| Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre STEVENAGE LEISURE CENTRE STEVENAGE LEISURE CENTRE LYTTON WAY | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts | 946 yd |
| Stevenage Cricket Club DITCHMORE LANE | grass pitches | 970 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 195.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.