Colwyn Close is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG1 2AW is located in the Symonds Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stevenage. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Colwyn Close, Stevenage, SG1 2AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG1 2AT, SG1 2AZ, SG1 2GE, SG1 2NR, SG1 2BF, SG1 2AJ, SG1 2SA, SG1 2RW, SG1 2AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG1 2AW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 44.9% | 48.2% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 55.1% | 51.8% | -3.3% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 2AW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.3% 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 | 50.9% | 49.3% | -1.6% | 37.9% | 11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 35.2% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -9.0% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 9.9% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 55.1% | 51.5% | -3.6% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 34.8% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 9.6% | 3.5% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 2AW this area, 8.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.8% | 8.4% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 12.1% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 12.1% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 16.3% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.5% | 41.9% | -1.6% | 33.8% | 8.1% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.7% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.2% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 6.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 10.5% | 5.5% | -5.0% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 76.1% | 74.2% | -1.9% | 81.4% | -7.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 70.1% 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 | 74.1% | 70.1% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -13.1% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 7.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 5.9% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.8% | 12.5% | -3.3% | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.7% | -2.5% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.9% | 70.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 10% | 5.5% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 2.6% | -4.7% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 8.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 8.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.9% | 76.7% | -10.8% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.9% | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| South-East Asia | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colwyn Close was 41.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.6% lower than the Symonds Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colwyn Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Symonds Green and the 64th lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Colwyn Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £261,000 | 2023-06-19 | £260,206 |
| 61 Colwyn Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-06-29 | £289,773 |
| 57 Colwyn Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £339,000 | 2021-04-30 | £388,388 |
| 48 Colwyn Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-03-31 | £300,682 |
| 64 Colwyn Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-02-26 | £300,918 |
SG1 2AW 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 | 129 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 3,815 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolenwick Junior School Bridge Road West , SG1 2NU | 2out of 4 | 565 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School Bridge Road West , SG1 2NU | 4out of 4 | 565 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School Letchmore Road , SG1 3PS | 4out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlands Primary School Pound Avenue , SG1 3JA | 3out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Almond Hill Junior School Almonds Lane , SG1 3RP | 3out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Hitchin Road , SG1 4AE | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 2out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 3,326 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 3,685 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 | 2,491 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,173 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 3,322 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | 3out of 4 | 3,660 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 3,701 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingshott School Stevenage Road , St Ippolyts SG4 7JX | - not rated | 4,235 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Fish Bar | Old Town Fish Bar, 46 High Street | 489 yd | |
| Taste Of India | The Taste Of India, 48A High Street | 489 yd | |
| Golden Siam Thai Restaurant | 15 High Street, Stevenage | 526 yd | |
| Rise Gym | Pond Close, Stevenage | 615 yd | |
| El Bar De Tapas | 5A Middle Row, Stevenage | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Tiddlers Tavern | Filey Close, Stevenage | 455 yd | |
| Cinnabar | 56 - 58 High Street, Stevenage | 489 yd | |
| Old Town Bar | 19 High Street, Stevenage | 526 yd | |
| Stevenage Post Office Sports & Social Club | Stevenage Post Office Sports & Social Club, 13 High Street | 529 yd | |
| The Mulberry Tree | 60 - 62 High Street, Stevenage | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Express | Unit 13, Stevenage Enterprise Centre | 152 yd | |
| Red Chillies Ltd | Red Chillies Ltd, Unit 14, Stevenage Enterprise Centre | 152 yd | |
| Roosters Spot & Amore Pizza | Unit 16 Roosters Spot & Amore Pizza, Stevenage Enterprise Centre | 159 yd | |
| Mandarin House | Mandarin House, 2 Filey Close | 455 yd | |
| King Pizza And Kebab | 1 Filey Close, Stevenage | 468 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local Symonds Green | 3 Filey Close, Stevenage | 447 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, 50 High Street | 489 yd | |
| Old Town Food Centre | 74A High Street, Stevenage | 619 yd | |
| Sainsbury' Plc | Sainsbury's Plc, Hitchin Road | 845 yd | |
| Fizz Experience TA Warehouse Demo Services | Costco Wholesale, Gunnels Wood Road | 926 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rise Gym POND CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 581 yd |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy HIGH STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 723 yd |
| John Henry Newman School HITCHIN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 772 yd |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy Playing Fields High Street | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Barclay School WALKERN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 972 yd |
| Meadway Playing Field MEADWAY PLAYING FIELD MEADWAY PLAYING FIELD REDCAR DRIVE | grass pitches | 977 yd |
| Burymead Burymead | grass pitches | 1,054 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 | 146.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.