Exchange Road is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG1 1PZ 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 Exchange Road, Stevenage, SG1 1PZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG1 1LJ, SG1 1PY, SG1 1PR, SG1 1NA, SG1 1PN, SG1 1PQ, SG1 1PX, SG1 1ND, SG1 1WZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG1 1PZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 54% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 47.4% | 46% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.7% | 40.1% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 44.6% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 8.4% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 3.8% | -7.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 43.8% | 41.7% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 39.7% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 15.4% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 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 | 29.9% | 21.4% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 12.6% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 14.7% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.9% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 15.4% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 27.7% | 12.8% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 6.7% | 3.2% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5.1% | 5.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 80.7% | 76.9% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -4.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 76% 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 | 82.7% | 76% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 11.1% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 8.6% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.1% | 75.8% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 15.7% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 2% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 1.1% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Romania | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 49.9% | 46.2% | 3.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Exchange Road was 92.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.8% lower than the Bedwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Exchange Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Bedwell and the 104th highest crime rate of 246 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Exchange Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-08-02 | £327,006 |
| 48 Exchange Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-07-22 | £380,052 |
| 48 Exchange Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-07-22 | £350,794 |
| 44B Exchange Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-06-17 | £180,746 |
| 62 Exchange Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-09-10 | £320,073 |
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,431 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 | 525 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School Bedwell Crescent , SG1 1NJ | - not rated | 552 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School Bedwell Crescent , SG1 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 552 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedwell Primary School Bedwell Crescent , SG1 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery Six Hills Way , SG2 0PZ | - not rated | 623 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Da Vinci Studio School of Science and Engineering Monkswood Way , SG1 1LA | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heathcote School Shephall Green , SG2 9XT | - not rated | 1,747 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collenswood School Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | - not rated | 1,845 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,127 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 | 825 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop School Webb Rise , SG1 5QU | - not rated | 954 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| High Wick School Webb Rise , SG1 5QU | - not rated | 954 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 954 yd | Academy special converter | 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 | 122 yd | |
| Cafe Rockingham | 66 Rockingham Way, Stevenage | 686 yd | |
| Costello's | Costello's, Fairlands Way | 799 yd | |
| Stevenage Fire And Ambulance Station | St. Georges Way, Stevenage | 816 yd | |
| @Siam Thai Cuisine | Indoor Market, Market Square | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poachers | Poachers, 129 Bedwell Crescent | 113 yd | |
| Drapers Arms | 76 - 78 High Street, Stevenage | 888 yd | |
| The Old Post Office | Unit 2, The Old Post Office | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| W J Rowe Ltd | W J Rowe, 119 Bedwell Crescent | 113 yd | |
| Jade Garden | Jade Garden, 115 Bedwell Crescent | 113 yd | |
| Bedwell Pizza And Kebab | 125 Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage | 113 yd | |
| Ocean Delight Fish Bar | Ocean Delight Fish Bar, 56 Rockingham Way | 691 yd | |
| Jasmine Garden | Jasmine Garden, 58 Rockingham Way | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedwell Supermarket | 107 - 109 Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage | 113 yd | |
| Bacau European Food | Bacau European Foods, 10 - 12 Park Place | 913 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, The Forum | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bedwell Community Centre BEDWELL CRESCENT | 138 yd | |
| St Nicholas Ce Primary School SIX HILLS WAY | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Stevenage Swimming Centre ST. GEORGES WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 837 yd |
| Larwood School WEBB RISE | artificial grass pitch | 870 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields SISH LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 946 yd |
| Marriotts Sports Centre TELFORD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 955 yd |
| Marriotts School Sports Facilities (Closed) Telford Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 984 yd |
| Fit4Less (Stevenage) (Closed) THE PLAZA THE PLAZA TOWN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,063 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 211.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.