Colestrete is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG1 1RB 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 Colestrete, Stevenage, SG1 1RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG1 1RF, SG1 1ND, SG1 1RD, SG1 1QX, SG1 1RG, SG1 1NE, SG1 1PU, SG1 1RL, SG1 1PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG1 1RB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents 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 | 47.3% | 48.9% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 52.7% | 51.1% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 1RB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.5% 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 | 39% | 44.5% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 40.8% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 9% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 2.9% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 50% | 41.5% | -8.5% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 41.5% | 5.1% | 33.6% | 7.9% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 13.8% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.8% | 21% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 15.2% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 14.8% | -6.7% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 18.9% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 22.6% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 5.7% | 1.6% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 81.4% | 74.9% | -6.5% | 81.4% | -6.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 78.9% 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 | 88.5% | 78.9% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 7.9% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 8.5% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.5% | 78.9% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 14.8% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 2.5% | -7.0% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.7% | 76.7% | -9.0% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 20.9% | 13.5% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colestrete was 133.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.3% lower than the Bedwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colestrete has the 10th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Bedwell and the 64th highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 99.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Colestrete, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £332,000 | 2022-09-01 | £328,657 |
| 6 Colestrete, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2019-07-15 | £316,312 |
| 1 Colestrete, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,500 | 2015-05-06 | £335,716 |
| 22 Colestrete, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2014-02-28 | £287,751 |
| 2 Colestrete, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2014-02-07 | £456,513 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,290 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery Six Hills Way , SG2 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 489 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School Bedwell Crescent , SG1 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 542 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedwell Primary School Bedwell Crescent , SG1 1NJ | 2out of 4 | 553 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broom Barns Primary School Homestead Moat , Bedwell SG1 1UE | 3out of 4 | 572 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlands Primary School Pound Avenue , SG1 3JA | 3out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 835 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwell School Barnwell , SG2 9SW | 2out of 4 | 1,856 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 2out of 4 | 2,005 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 2,183 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 | 1,144 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 829 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | 3out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 1,733 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 269 yd | |
| Costello's | Costello's, Fairlands Way | 545 yd | |
| Cafe Rockingham | 66 Rockingham Way, Stevenage | 691 yd | |
| Stevenage Fire And Ambulance Station | St. Georges Way, Stevenage | 991 yd | |
| @Siam Thai Cuisine | Indoor Market, Market Square | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poachers | Poachers, 129 Bedwell Crescent | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| W J Rowe Ltd | W J Rowe, 119 Bedwell Crescent | 256 yd | |
| Jade Garden | Jade Garden, 115 Bedwell Crescent | 256 yd | |
| Bedwell Pizza And Kebab | 125 Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage | 256 yd | |
| Ocean Delight Fish Bar | Ocean Delight Fish Bar, 56 Rockingham Way | 692 yd | |
| Jasmine Garden | Jasmine Garden, 58 Rockingham Way | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedwell Supermarket | 107 - 109 Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage | 256 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bedwell Community Centre BEDWELL CRESCENT | 186 yd | |
| St Nicholas Ce Primary School SIX HILLS WAY | grass pitches | 431 yd |
| Marriotts Sports Centre TELFORD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 835 yd |
| Marriotts School Sports Facilities (Closed) Telford Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 885 yd |
| Ridgemond Park Training Centre (Closed) Faraday Road | grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
| Larwood School WEBB RISE | artificial grass pitch | 1,038 yd |
| Peartree Park PEARTREE WAY | grass pitches | 1,093 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 | 173.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.