Rockingham Way is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG1 1SG 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 Rockingham Way, Stevenage, SG1 1SG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG1 1SE, SG1 1SP, SG1 1SZ, SG1 1SQ, SG1 1TA, SG1 1SW, SG1 1TP, SG1 1SB, SG1 1SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG1 1SG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 52.7% | 53.4% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 47.3% | 46.6% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 | 37.8% | 33.5% | -4.3% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.6% | 47.8% | 2.2% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 9.4% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 44.6% | 47.3% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 35% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 12.9% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.5% | 15.7% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 13.6% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.3% | 17.5% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 7.5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 18.2% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.8% | 25.7% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| White | 93.2% | 90.2% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 87.6% 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 | 92.7% | 87.6% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 3% | 7.8% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 87.4% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 8.3% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.7% | 37.2% | 14.5% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rockingham Way was 107.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.1% lower than the Bedwell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rockingham Way has the 11th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Bedwell and the 83rd highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Rockingham Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2023-10-02 | £266,887 |
| 16 Rockingham Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2023-03-17 | £272,169 |
| 5 Rockingham Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2017-06-01 | £321,202 |
| 9 Rockingham Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2012-12-06 | £325,728 |
| 23 Rockingham Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2008-11-07 | £221,827 |
SG1 1SG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SG1 1SG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,245 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 | 555 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery Six Hills Way , SG2 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roebuck Academy St Margarets , SG2 8RG | 3out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School Monkswood Lane , (Off Monkswood Way) SG2 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School Bedwell Crescent , SG1 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,530 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 | 1,720 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwell School Barnwell , SG2 9SW | 2out of 4 | 1,881 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 2out of 4 | 2,429 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 2,472 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 2,771 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 295 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 1,609 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,886 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,427 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Rockingham | 66 Rockingham Way, Stevenage | 313 yd | |
| KFC | Monkswood Way, Stevenage | 391 yd | |
| The Range Home And Leisure | Monkswood Way, Stevenage | 391 yd | |
| Asda Express Dinner | Monkswood Way, Stevenage | 419 yd | |
| Furniture Village | Furniture Village, Unit 4C, Roaring Meg Retail Park | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A S Catering - The Broadhall Suite | A S Catering At The Broadhall Suite,, Stevenage Football Club | 677 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo | Danestrete, Stevenage | 881 yd | |
| Poachers | Poachers, 129 Bedwell Crescent | 889 yd | |
| The Peartree Public House | Valley Way, Stevenage | 897 yd | |
| The Old Post Office | Unit 2, The Old Post Office | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Delight Fish Bar | Ocean Delight Fish Bar, 56 Rockingham Way | 308 yd | |
| Jasmine Garden | Jasmine Garden, 58 Rockingham Way | 308 yd | |
| McDonalds | Monkswood Retail Park, Elder Way | 396 yd | |
| Panku Streetfood | ASDA Stores Ltd, Monkswood Way | 419 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 14 Queensway, Town Centre | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Warehouse | Monkswood Retail Park, Elder Way | 396 yd | |
| Asda Stores | ASDA Stores Ltd, Monkswood Way | 419 yd | |
| Bedwell Supermarket | 107 - 109 Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage | 889 yd | |
| Bacau European Food | Bacau European Foods, 10 - 12 Park Place | 969 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trugym Stevenage LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 452 yd |
| Glaxo Smithkline | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 657 yd |
| Valley Sports Academy BROADHALL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Stevenage Fc (The Lamex Stadium) LAMEX STADIUM LAMEX STADIUM BROADHALL WAY | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| St Nicholas Ce Primary School SIX HILLS WAY | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School MONKSWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Fit4Less (Stevenage) (Closed) THE PLAZA THE PLAZA TOWN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 824 yd |
| The Valley School VALLEY WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 827 yd |
| Bedwell Community Centre BEDWELL CRESCENT | 905 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 | 202.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.