Rowland Road is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG1 1TG 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 Rowland Road, Stevenage, SG1 1TG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG1 1SN, SG1 1TF, SG1 1SL, SG1 1SJ, SG1 1UH, SG1 1ST, SG1 1TE, SG1 1NS, SG1 1UJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG1 1TG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 52.3% | 53.2% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 47.7% | 46.8% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 | 33.3% | 39.9% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 43% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 8.7% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 7% | 6.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.3% | 40.8% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 44.6% | 7.0% | 33.6% | 11.0% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 11.1% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 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 | 29.2% | 22.5% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 14.6% | 2.3% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 10.5% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 18.7% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.8% | 24% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3.7% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 8.1% | 6.3% | -1.8% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 80.9% | 77.9% | -3.0% | 81.4% | -3.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 74.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 74.4% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 11.4% | 11.4% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 7.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 74.1% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 12.9% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 6% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 3.2% | -5.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 6.3% | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowland Road was 198.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.6% lower than the Bedwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rowland Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Bedwell and the 34th highest crime rate of 246 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 106.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Rowland Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2021-12-17 | £297,792 |
| 52 Rowland Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2019-02-08 | £340,746 |
| 62 Rowland Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2011-09-30 | £334,069 |
| 35 Rowland Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2010-12-07 | £300,470 |
| 37 Rowland Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2010-08-20 | £284,759 |
SG1 1TG 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,120 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 | 320 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery Six Hills Way , SG2 0PZ | - not rated | 450 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School Bedwell Crescent , SG1 1NJ | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School Bedwell Crescent , SG1 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedwell Primary School Bedwell Crescent , SG1 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Community school | 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 | 638 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heathcote School Shephall Green , SG2 9XT | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwell School Barnwell , SG2 9SW | 3out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collenswood School Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | - not rated | 1,990 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 | 645 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 | 771 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redemption Academy P O Box 352 , SG1 9AG | - not rated | 899 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop School Webb Rise , SG1 5QU | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 100 yd | |
| Sweet T's Bakery | 111 Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage | 469 yd | |
| Stevenage Fire And Ambulance Station | St. Georges Way, Stevenage | 577 yd | |
| Asda Express Dinner | Monkswood Way, Stevenage | 639 yd | |
| The TeaCosy | 5 Market Place, Town Centre | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poachers | Poachers, 129 Bedwell Crescent | 480 yd | |
| The Old Post Office | Unit 2, The Old Post Office | 875 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo | Danestrete, Stevenage | 906 yd | |
| The Peartree Public House | Valley Way, Stevenage | 1,053 yd | |
| A S Catering - The Broadhall Suite | A S Catering At The Broadhall Suite,, Stevenage Football Club | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Delight Fish Bar | Ocean Delight Fish Bar, 56 Rockingham Way | 103 yd | |
| Jasmine Garden | Jasmine Garden, 58 Rockingham Way | 103 yd | |
| W J Rowe Ltd | W J Rowe, 119 Bedwell Crescent | 480 yd | |
| Jade Garden | Jade Garden, 115 Bedwell Crescent | 480 yd | |
| Bedwell Pizza And Kebab | 125 Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedwell Supermarket | 107 - 109 Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage | 480 yd | |
| Asda Stores | ASDA Stores Ltd, Monkswood Way | 639 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | Monkswood Retail Park, Elder Way | 760 yd | |
| Bacau European Food | Bacau European Foods, 10 - 12 Park Place | 843 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, The Forum | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Ce Primary School SIX HILLS WAY | grass pitches | 453 yd |
| Bedwell Community Centre BEDWELL CRESCENT | 495 yd | |
| Fit4Less (Stevenage) (Closed) THE PLAZA THE PLAZA TOWN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 823 yd |
| Trugym Stevenage LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 839 yd |
| Glaxo Smithkline | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 910 yd |
| Stevenage Swimming Centre ST. GEORGES WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 944 yd |
| Valley Sports Academy BROADHALL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 977 yd |
| The Valley School VALLEY WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,071 yd |
| Stevenage Fc (The Lamex Stadium) LAMEX STADIUM LAMEX STADIUM BROADHALL WAY | grass pitches | 1,084 yd |
| St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School MONKSWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.