Farm Close is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG1 1TS 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 Farm Close, Stevenage, SG1 1TS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG1 1TU, SG1 1TW, SG1 1TR, SG1 1TN, SG1 1TT, SG1 1TP, SG1 1UB, SG1 1SR, SG1 1TZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG1 1TS has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.3% of the population 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 | 54.7% | 58.3% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 7.3% |
| Male | 45.3% | 41.7% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -7.3% |
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 | 35.2% | 39.9% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.9% | 31% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -13.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 12.3% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 14.6% | 13.3% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
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 | 33.9% | 39.3% | 5.4% | 48.4% | -9.1% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 33.3% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 21.2% | 18.3% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 6.3% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
In the area around SG1 1TS this area, 30.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.3% | 30.4% | -11.9% | 18.2% | 12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 14.7% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 9.8% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.6% | 17.6% | 12.0% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 20.6% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 10.3% | 3.4% | -6.9% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.9% 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% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 88.6% | 84.9% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 3.5% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 77.8% 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 | 83.7% | 77.8% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| European Union | 9% | 7.1% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 6.7% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 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 | 82% | 77.2% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 9.4% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 6.7% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 2.4% | -4.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64% | 76.7% | -12.7% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farm Close was 125.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.7% lower than the Bedwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farm Close has the 12th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Bedwell and the 71st highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Farm Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-12-17 | £203,641 |
| 1 Farm Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £118,295 | 2020-08-03 | £134,296 |
| 4 Farm Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2020-06-19 | £305,260 |
| 6 Farm Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2003-06-06 | £323,487 |
| 6 Farm Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 1999-07-06 | £374,239 |
SG1 1TS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 73 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,561 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 | 510 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery Six Hills Way , SG2 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlands Primary School Pound Avenue , SG1 3JA | 3out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roebuck Academy St Margarets , SG2 8RG | 3out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School Bedwell Crescent , SG1 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,584 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 | 1,866 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 2out of 4 | 2,191 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwell School Barnwell , SG2 9SW | 2out of 4 | 2,201 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 2,854 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 | 118 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 | 1,264 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,800 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 1,860 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 1,934 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,552 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Dinner | Monkswood Way, Stevenage | 149 yd | |
| KFC | Monkswood Way, Stevenage | 328 yd | |
| The Range Home And Leisure | Monkswood Way, Stevenage | 328 yd | |
| Stevenage Fire And Ambulance Station | St. Georges Way, Stevenage | 390 yd | |
| Cafe Rockingham | 66 Rockingham Way, Stevenage | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecca Bingo | Danestrete, Stevenage | 554 yd | |
| The Old Post Office | Unit 2, The Old Post Office | 582 yd | |
| Poachers | Poachers, 129 Bedwell Crescent | 890 yd | |
| A S Catering - The Broadhall Suite | A S Catering At The Broadhall Suite,, Stevenage Football Club | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panku Streetfood | ASDA Stores Ltd, Monkswood Way | 149 yd | |
| McDonalds | Monkswood Retail Park, Elder Way | 358 yd | |
| Ocean Delight Fish Bar | Ocean Delight Fish Bar, 56 Rockingham Way | 410 yd | |
| Jasmine Garden | Jasmine Garden, 58 Rockingham Way | 410 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 14 Queensway, Town Centre | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores | ASDA Stores Ltd, Monkswood Way | 149 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | Monkswood Retail Park, Elder Way | 358 yd | |
| Bacau European Food | Bacau European Foods, 10 - 12 Park Place | 679 yd | |
| Bedwell Supermarket | 107 - 109 Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage | 890 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, The Forum | 926 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glaxo Smithkline | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 420 yd |
| Trugym Stevenage LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 463 yd |
| Fit4Less (Stevenage) (Closed) THE PLAZA THE PLAZA TOWN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 502 yd |
| Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre STEVENAGE LEISURE CENTRE STEVENAGE LEISURE CENTRE LYTTON WAY | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts | 798 yd |
| Stevenage Swimming Centre ST. GEORGES WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 898 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Stevenage) UNIT 2 UNIT 2 KINGS WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 903 yd |
| St Nicholas Ce Primary School SIX HILLS WAY | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| Bedwell Community Centre BEDWELL CRESCENT | 929 yd | |
| Stevenage Fc (The Lamex Stadium) LAMEX STADIUM LAMEX STADIUM BROADHALL WAY | grass pitches | 961 yd |
| Valley Sports Academy BROADHALL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,016 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 | 183 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.