Gunnels Wood Road, Stevenage, SG1 2BL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG1 2BL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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	47.6%	47.8%	0.2%	51.0%	-3.2%
Male	52.4%	52.2%	-0.2%	49.0%	3.2%

Partnership Status

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 2BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.7% 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%	54.7%	3.8%	37.9%	16.8%
Married: Opposite sex	36.8%	32.1%	-4.7%	44.2%	-12.1%
Married: Same sex	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	3.5%	2.6%	-0.9%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	5.8%	10.1%	4.3%	9.1%	1.0%
Widowed	1.8%	0.5%	-1.3%	6.1%	-5.6%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.3%) 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	59.4%	55.5%	-3.9%	48.4%	7.1%
Good health	31.6%	35.8%	4.2%	33.6%	2.2%
Fair health	6.6%	7.2%	0.6%	12.7%	-5.5%
Bad health	2.4%	1.5%	-0.9%	4.0%	-2.5%

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.

In the area around SG1 2BL this area, 6.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	8.8%	6.5%	-2.3%	18.2%	-11.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17%	9%	-8.0%	9.6%	-0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.3%	10.3%	-9.0%	13.4%	-3.1%
Apprenticeship	1.2%	4.1%	2.9%	5.3%	-1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.6%	18.9%	11.3%	16.9%	2.0%
Degree or Similar	39.2%	48.1%	8.9%	33.8%	14.3%
Other	7%	3.1%	-3.9%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.6% 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	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.1%	-0.9%
Chinese	1.9%	0.6%	-1.3%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	12.3%	6.6%	-5.7%	3.1%	3.5%
Other Asian	1.9%	1.3%	-0.6%	1.6%	-0.3%
Black African	4.7%	8.2%	3.5%	2.5%	5.7%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.0%	0.3%
Other Black	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.8%	0.9%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	2.5%	1.6%	0.9%	1.6%
Mixed Other	0%	3.2%	3.2%	0.8%	2.4%
White	77.8%	70.6%	-7.2%	81.4%	-10.8%
Roma	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Arab	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Other	0.5%	2.1%	1.6%	1.6%	0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 67% 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	75%	67%	-8.0%	83.2%	-16.2%
European Union	8%	15.6%	7.6%	6.1%	9.5%
Rest of Europe	1.4%	1.5%	0.1%	0.8%	0.7%
Africa	3.3%	5.9%	2.6%	2.7%	3.2%
Middle East and Asia	11.3%	8%	-3.3%	5.6%	2.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	1.7%	1.2%	1.3%	0.4%
Oceania	0.5%	0.2%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	74.5%	67.2%	-7.3%	83.2%	-16.0%
10+ Years	5.7%	13.3%	7.6%	9.8%	3.5%
5-10 Years	9%	8.5%	-0.5%	2.9%	5.6%
2-5 Years	6.1%	7.8%	1.7%	2.2%	5.6%
Less than 2 years	4.7%	3.2%	-1.5%	1.9%	1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	64.2%	76.7%	-12.5%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Italy	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Portugal	1.7%	0.5%	1.2%
Spain	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Lithuania	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Poland	4.4%	1.3%	3.1%
Romania	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Other EU countries	5.9%	1.5%	4.4%
Other Europe	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
North Africa	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
South and Eastern Africa	1.3%	0.2%	1.1%
Eastern Asia	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Southern Asia	5.7%	1.2%	4.5%
South-East Asia	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
North America and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Central and South America	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	8.5%	13.5%	-5.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.9%	37.2%	5.7%
Christian	44.6%	46.2%	-1.6%
Buddhist	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Hindu	4.7%	1.7%	3.0%
Jewish	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Muslim	2.1%	6.5%	-4.4%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is Gunnels Wood Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gunnels Wood Road was 934.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 1129.0% higher than the Longmeadow average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Gunnels Wood Road has the highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Longmeadow and the 4th highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 288.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£46,100

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in SG1 2BL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below 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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 7/10 (above 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 Gunnels Wood Road are based on 5 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 Gunnels Wood Road, Stevenage, SG1 2BL

Estimated Average Property Prices for SG1 2BL

Average Price
£7,748,764

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£7,748,764

Estimated Average Property Prices for Gunnels Wood Road

Average Price
£9,813,848

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£9,813,848

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Gunnels Wood Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Plot 4100 Stevenage Business Park Gunnels Wood Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building	£12,605,500	2022-12-31	£12,135,883
Plot 2000 Stevenage Business Park Gunnels Wood Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building	£3,600,000	2016-09-22	£4,105,923

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SG1 2BL

Employment

SG1 2BL 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	261
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	24
Retired	16
Other	14
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	11
Unemployed	10
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	22
Professional, scientific and technical activities	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Information and communication	12
Construction	11
Transport and storage	10
Manufacturing	10
Financial and insurance activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Education	5

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	1,911 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	1,328 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School Monkswood Lane , (Off Monkswood Way) SG2 8QJ	4out of 4	1,372 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Roebuck Academy St Margarets , SG2 8RG	3out of 4	1,469 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery Six Hills Way , SG2 0PZ	3out of 4	1,689 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fairlands Primary School Pound Avenue , SG1 3JA	3out of 4	2,136 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Barnwell School Barnwell , SG2 9SW	2out of 4	2,478 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT	3out of 4	2,601 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE	3out of 4	2,786 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB	2out of 4	2,851 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Hitchin Road , SG1 4AE	3out of 4	3,380 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	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	719 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN	3out of 4	1,361 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS	3out of 4	2,156 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT	3out of 4	2,595 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ	3out of 4	2,616 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ	3out of 4	3,308 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Starbucks	Gunnels Wood Starbucks, Arlington Business Park	344 yd
Furniture Village	Furniture Village, Unit 4C, Roaring Meg Retail Park	392 yd
Nando's	Nando's, Unit 8, Roaring Meg Retail Park	450 yd
Marks And Spencer	Marks And Spencer, Unit 5, Roaring Meg Retail Park	450 yd
KFC	Monkswood Way, Stevenage	516 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
A S Catering - The Broadhall Suite	A S Catering At The Broadhall Suite,, Stevenage Football Club		766 yd
Mecca Bingo	Danestrete, Stevenage		1,031 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
McDonalds	Monkswood Retail Park, Elder Way	498 yd
Panku Streetfood	ASDA Stores Ltd, Monkswood Way	699 yd
KFC Stevenage	Kentucky Fried Chicken, 17 Stevenage Leisure Park	1,034 yd
Pepe's Piri Piri	14 Queensway, Town Centre	1,086 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Food Warehouse	Monkswood Retail Park, Elder Way		498 yd
Asda Stores	ASDA Stores Ltd, Monkswood Way		699 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Trugym Stevenage LONDON ROAD	health and fitness suite	429 yd
Glaxo Smithkline	health and fitness suite, squash courts	531 yd
Stevenage Fc (The Lamex Stadium) LAMEX STADIUM LAMEX STADIUM BROADHALL WAY	grass pitches	822 yd
St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School MONKSWOOD LANE	grass pitches	943 yd
David Lloyd Club (Stevenage) UNIT 2 UNIT 2 KINGS WAY	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,002 yd
Fit4Less (Stevenage) (Closed) THE PLAZA THE PLAZA TOWN SQUARE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,057 yd

Broadband

We haven't found any broadband statistics for this postcode.

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