Orion Gate, Stevenage, SG1 1WZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG1 1WZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54%	51.9%	-2.1%	51.0%	0.9%
Male	46%	48.1%	2.1%	49.0%	-0.9%

Partnership Status

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	41%	42%	1.0%	37.9%	4.1%
Married: Opposite sex	36%	35.7%	-0.3%	44.2%	-8.5%
Separated	4%	5.8%	1.8%	2.2%	3.6%
Divorced	14%	11.2%	-2.8%	9.1%	2.1%
Widowed	5%	5.4%	0.4%	6.1%	-0.7%

Health

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	46.4%	38.9%	-7.5%	48.4%	-9.5%
Good health	36.9%	36.7%	-0.2%	33.6%	3.1%
Fair health	12.5%	17.3%	4.8%	12.7%	4.6%
Bad health	4.2%	4.2%	0.0%	4.0%	0.2%
Very bad health	0%	2.8%	2.8%	1.2%	1.6%

Education and Qualifications

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 21.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28%	25.7%	-2.3%	18.2%	7.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	21%	16.4%	-4.6%	9.6%	6.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.5%	17.3%	4.8%	13.4%	3.9%
Apprenticeship	5%	5.8%	0.8%	5.3%	0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.5%	10.6%	2.1%	16.9%	-6.3%
Degree or Similar	16.5%	21.7%	5.2%	33.8%	-12.1%
Other	8.5%	2.7%	-5.8%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	2.7%	2.5%	-0.2%	1.1%	1.4%
Chinese	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.7%	0.4%
Indian	3.8%	2.1%	-1.7%	3.1%	-1.0%
Pakistani	0.4%	3.5%	3.1%	2.7%	0.8%
Other Asian	3.4%	2.8%	-0.6%	1.6%	1.2%
Black African	0.8%	2.8%	2.0%	2.5%	0.3%
Black Caribbean	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
Mixed White and African	1.5%	1.8%	0.3%	0.4%	1.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.3%	0.7%	-1.6%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	3%	1.1%	-1.9%	0.8%	0.3%
White	77.2%	78.2%	1.0%	81.4%	-3.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%
Arab	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other	2.3%	0.7%	-1.6%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 78.8% 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	85.6%	78.8%	-6.8%	83.2%	-4.4%
European Union	3%	11.3%	8.3%	6.1%	5.2%
Rest of Europe	1.1%	1.4%	0.3%	0.8%	0.6%
Africa	1.9%	2.5%	0.6%	2.7%	-0.2%
Middle East and Asia	7.6%	5.7%	-1.9%	5.6%	0.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	83.3%	78.8%	-4.5%	83.2%	-4.4%
10+ Years	0%	14.8%	14.8%	9.8%	5.0%
5-10 Years	3.4%	2.8%	-0.6%	2.9%	-0.1%
2-5 Years	5.7%	2.5%	-3.2%	2.2%	0.3%
Less than 2 years	7.6%	1.1%	-6.5%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	66.2%	76.7%	-10.5%
Ireland	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Spain	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Poland	1.8%	1.3%	0.5%
Romania	2.5%	0.9%	1.6%
Other EU countries	1.8%	1.5%	0.3%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	1.4%	0.2%	1.2%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Southern Asia	1.1%	1.2%	-0.1%
No passport held	20.8%	13.5%	7.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.2%	37.2%	10.0%
Christian	38.8%	46.2%	-7.4%
Buddhist	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Hindu	1.7%	1.7%	0.0%
Muslim	5.2%	6.5%	-1.3%
Not answered	5.9%	6.0%	-0.1%

Safety

Is Orion Gate Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orion Gate was 67.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.6% lower than the Bedwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Orion Gate has the 5th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Bedwell and the 119th lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,400

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in SG1 1WZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Orion Gate are based on 36 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Stevenage.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Orion Gate, Stevenage, SG1 1WZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SG1 1WZ

Average Price
£153,217

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£195,114

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£143,907

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Orion Gate

Average Price
£136,471

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£161,338

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£132,460

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Orion GateStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
24 Orion Gate, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£200,000	2024-03-27	£212,095
1 Orion Gate, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£145,000	2023-02-09	£144,705
6 Orion Gate, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£95,000	2019-01-25	£104,468
12 Orion Gate, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£95,000	2018-11-05	£102,856
9 Orion Gate, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£187,500	2018-10-30	£200,791

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SG1 1WZ

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	86
Part-Time Employee	37
Retired	26
Self-Employed	19
Unemployed	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Looking after home or family	13
Other	8
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	29
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Construction	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Education	6
Other	6
Transport and storage	6
Manufacturing	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Information and communication	4
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA	3out of 4	1,476 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Broom Barns Primary School Homestead Moat , Bedwell SG1 1UE	3out of 4	304 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery Six Hills Way , SG2 0PZ	3out of 4	675 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School Bedwell Crescent , SG1 1NJ	3out of 4	784 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bedwell Primary School Bedwell Crescent , SG1 1NJ	2out of 4	831 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fairlands Primary School Pound Avenue , SG1 3JA	3out of 4	1,024 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT	3out of 4	1,160 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB	2out of 4	1,809 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE	3out of 4	1,948 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS	3out of 4	2,058 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Barnwell School Barnwell , SG2 9SW	2out of 4	2,082 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
North Hertfordshire College Monkswood Way , SG1 1LA	- not rated	913 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ	3out of 4	1,061 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT	3out of 4	1,155 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN	3out of 4	1,532 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ	3out of 4	1,796 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS	3out of 4	1,918 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sweet T's Bakery	111 Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage	70 yd
Cafe Rockingham	66 Rockingham Way, Stevenage	520 yd
Stevenage Fire And Ambulance Station	St. Georges Way, Stevenage	672 yd
@Siam Thai Cuisine	Indoor Market, Market Square	720 yd
KOMBU ( Japanese & Korean Street Food )	Indoor Market, Market Square	720 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Poachers	Poachers, 129 Bedwell Crescent	86 yd
The Old Post Office	Unit 2, The Old Post Office	944 yd
Drapers Arms	76 - 78 High Street, Stevenage	959 yd
Mecca Bingo	Danestrete, Stevenage	1,018 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
W J Rowe Ltd	W J Rowe, 119 Bedwell Crescent	86 yd
Jade Garden	Jade Garden, 115 Bedwell Crescent	86 yd
Bedwell Pizza And Kebab	125 Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage	86 yd
Ocean Delight Fish Bar	Ocean Delight Fish Bar, 56 Rockingham Way	526 yd
Jasmine Garden	Jasmine Garden, 58 Rockingham Way	526 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bedwell Supermarket	107 - 109 Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage	86 yd
Bacau European Food	Bacau European Foods, 10 - 12 Park Place	810 yd
Asda Stores	ASDA Stores Ltd, Monkswood Way	954 yd
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, The Forum	967 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bedwell Community Centre BEDWELL CRESCENT		149 yd
St Nicholas Ce Primary School SIX HILLS WAY	grass pitches	567 yd
Stevenage Swimming Centre ST. GEORGES WAY	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	781 yd
King George V Playing Fields SISH LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	922 yd
Fit4Less (Stevenage) (Closed) THE PLAZA THE PLAZA TOWN SQUARE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	927 yd
Larwood School WEBB RISE	artificial grass pitch	1,019 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	92.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SG1 1WZ