Gunnells, Stevenage, SG1 2FY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG1 2FY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50%	50.9%	0.9%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	50%	49.1%	-0.9%	49.0%	0.1%

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 vicinity of SG1 2FY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	29.3%	31.8%	2.5%	37.9%	-6.1%
Married: Opposite sex	55.4%	56.4%	1.0%	44.2%	12.2%
Separated	3.6%	2.5%	-1.1%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	3.6%	4.2%	0.6%	9.1%	-4.9%
Widowed	8.1%	5.1%	-3.0%	6.1%	-1.0%

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 (87.8%) 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	50.7%	51.7%	1.0%	48.4%	3.3%
Good health	39.6%	36.1%	-3.5%	33.6%	2.5%
Fair health	8.5%	9.3%	0.8%	12.7%	-3.4%
Bad health	0.7%	2.2%	1.5%	4.0%	-1.8%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.5%

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 2FY this area, 7.3% 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 49.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	16.2%	7.3%	-8.9%	18.2%	-10.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.2%	6.8%	-5.4%	9.6%	-2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.5%	15.8%	2.3%	13.4%	2.4%
Apprenticeship	1.8%	2.6%	0.8%	5.3%	-2.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.5%	16.2%	6.7%	16.9%	-0.7%
Degree or Similar	45%	49.6%	4.6%	33.8%	15.8%
Other	1.8%	1.7%	-0.1%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0%	3.7%	3.7%	3.1%	0.6%
Pakistani	0.7%	3%	2.3%	2.7%	0.3%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	1.5%	3%	1.5%	2.5%	0.5%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	96.3%	87.7%	-8.6%	81.4%	6.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.9% 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	93.7%	85.9%	-7.8%	83.2%	2.7%
European Union	2.6%	6.7%	4.1%	6.1%	0.6%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	1.1%	1.5%	0.4%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	5.2%	4.5%	5.6%	-0.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.7%	86.2%	-7.5%	83.2%	3.0%
10+ Years	0%	8.2%	8.2%	9.8%	-1.6%
5-10 Years	0.4%	3.4%	3.0%	2.9%	0.5%
2-5 Years	0.7%	1.9%	1.2%	2.2%	-0.3%
Less than 2 years	5.2%	0.4%	-4.8%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.1%	76.7%	11.4%
Ireland	2.2%	0.6%	1.6%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
Southern Asia	1.5%	1.2%	0.3%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	4.9%	13.5%	-8.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.5%	37.2%	3.3%
Christian	47.2%	46.2%	1.0%
Hindu	3.3%	1.7%	1.6%
Muslim	3%	6.5%	-3.5%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	5.2%	6.0%	-0.8%

Safety

Is Gunnells Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gunnells was 63.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.6% lower than the Almond Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Gunnells has the 21st lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Almond Hill and the 107th lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,400

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in SG1 2FY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
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) - 5/10 (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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Gunnells are based on 17 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 Gunnells, Stevenage, SG1 2FY

Estimated Average Property Prices for SG1 2FY

Average Price
£361,186

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£361,186

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Gunnells

Average Price
£366,095

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£366,095

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on GunnellsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Gunnells, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£317,500	2025-02-12	£323,764
8 Gunnells, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£375,000	2023-10-19	£386,817
5 Gunnells, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£315,000	2021-11-26	£330,128
9 Gunnells, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£395,000	2021-06-17	£418,888
2 Gunnells, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£460,000	2018-03-16	£488,346

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SG1 2FY

Employment

SG1 2FY 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	101
Retired	66
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	19
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Other	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Information and communication	15
Construction	15
Financial and insurance activities	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Human health and social work activities	15
Education	12
Other	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Transport and storage	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Real estate activities	2
Mining and quarrying	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	3,106 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woolenwick Junior School Bridge Road West , SG1 2NU	2out of 4	373 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School Bridge Road West , SG1 2NU	4out of 4	373 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fairlands Primary School Pound Avenue , SG1 3JA	3out of 4	1,198 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School Letchmore Road , SG1 3PS	4out of 4	1,202 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Broom Barns Primary School Homestead Moat , Bedwell SG1 1UE	3out of 4	1,703 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE	3out of 4	1,166 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB	2out of 4	1,409 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Hitchin Road , SG1 4AE	3out of 4	1,582 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT	3out of 4	2,915 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS	3out of 4	3,539 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	1,655 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	2,035 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN	3out of 4	2,851 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT	3out of 4	2,910 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ	3out of 4	3,434 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS	3out of 4	3,506 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
Costa Ltd	Stevenage Railway Station, Lytton Way	337 yd
The Clubhouse	Astute Electronics Ltd, Astute House, Rutherford Close	514 yd
Lavish Bar And Grill	128 - 130 High Street, Stevenage	557 yd
Airbus Defence & Space, Staff Restaurant	Gunnels Wood Road, Stevenage	560 yd
Fujitsu	Cavendish Road, Stevenage	575 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Chequers	The Chequers, 164 High Street	509 yd
Stevenage Cricket And Hockey Sports Club	Ditchmore Lane, Stevenage	514 yd
The Coach & Horses	The Coach & Horses, 133 High Street	546 yd
Red Lion	Red Lion, 80 High Street	629 yd
The Standing Order	The Standing Order, 33 High Street	647 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
La Snack Shack	Cockerell Close, Stevenage	124 yd
Safari Cafe Stevenage	Stevenage Railway Station, Lytton Way	337 yd
JW & PA Human	Argyle House, Argyle Way	532 yd
Cafe Almar	Bessemer Drive, Stevenage	557 yd
Perfect Pizza And Perfect Chicken	115 - 117 High Street, Stevenage	621 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fizz Experience TA Warehouse Demo Services	Costco Wholesale, Gunnels Wood Road	419 yd
ALDI Stores Ltd	Aldi Stores, Fairlands Way	645 yd
Old Town Food Centre	74A High Street, Stevenage	701 yd
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, The Forum	843 yd
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, 50 High Street	846 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Stevenage Cricket Club DITCHMORE LANE	grass pitches	581 yd
Meadway Playing Field MEADWAY PLAYING FIELD MEADWAY PLAYING FIELD REDCAR DRIVE	grass pitches	751 yd
Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre STEVENAGE LEISURE CENTRE STEVENAGE LEISURE CENTRE LYTTON WAY	health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts	792 yd
David Lloyd Club (Stevenage) UNIT 2 UNIT 2 KINGS WAY	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	878 yd
King George V Playing Fields SISH LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	975 yd
Rise Gym POND CLOSE	health and fitness suite	1,019 yd
Stevenage Swimming Centre ST. GEORGES WAY	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,040 yd
Fairlands Primary School POUND AVENUE	grass pitches	1,061 yd
Fit4Less (Stevenage) (Closed) THE PLAZA THE PLAZA TOWN SQUARE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,091 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	72.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	70.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of SG1 2FY