Minehead Way is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG1 2HY is located in the Symonds Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stevenage. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Minehead Way, Stevenage, SG1 2HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG1 2JH, SG1 2HZ, SG1 2HX, SG1 2JJ, SG1 2LN, SG1 2HU, SG1 2JL, SG1 2QQ, SG1 2LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG1 2HY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents 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 | 50.6% | 52.9% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 49.4% | 47.1% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 17.3% | 29.4% | 12.1% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 33.8% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 6.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Divorced | 16% | 15.6% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| Widowed | 19.9% | 15% | -4.9% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
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 | 33.3% | 34.8% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -13.6% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 37.4% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 19.8% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 7.1% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 4.8% | -3.0% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 2HY this area, 32.9% 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 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.3% | 32.9% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 14.3% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 14.3% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.6% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 7.5% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -9.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 19.9% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 88.9% | 88.6% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 91.1% | 88.8% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.1% | 88.8% | 2.7% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.7% | 1.6% | -10.1% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Not answered | 12.3% | 6.0% | 6.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Minehead Way was 97.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.6% higher than the Symonds Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Minehead Way has the 7th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Symonds Green and the 98th highest crime rate of 246 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Minehead Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-02-18 | £313,127 |
| 59 Minehead Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2018-09-24 | £164,460 |
| 51 Minehead Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2016-12-22 | £351,488 |
| 64 Minehead Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2016-11-10 | £189,994 |
| 64 Minehead Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2014-08-26 | £150,570 |
The percentage of retired residents living in SG1 2HY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 59 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 4,191 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 | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School Bridge Road West , SG1 2NU | 4out of 4 | 799 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School Letchmore Road , SG1 3PS | 4out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlands Primary School Pound Avenue , SG1 3JA | 3out of 4 | 2,021 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlands Primary School and Nursery Pound Avenue , SG1 3JA | - not rated | 2,021 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,286 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Henry Newman Catholic School Hitchin Road , SG1 4AE | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne School High Street , SG1 3BE | - not rated | 1,419 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay School Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | - not rated | 1,770 yd | Community 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 | 2,741 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education and Youth Services (Herts) 38 Park Place , SG1 1DP | - not rated | 2,311 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redemption Academy P O Box 352 , SG1 9AG | - not rated | 2,637 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop School Webb Rise , SG1 5QU | - not rated | 2,806 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| High Wick School Webb Rise , SG1 5QU | - not rated | 2,806 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,806 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tranquil Turtle | Symonds Green Lane, Stevenage | 182 yd | |
| The Clubhouse | Astute Electronics Ltd, Astute House, Rutherford Close | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Tiddlers Tavern | Filey Close, Stevenage | 344 yd | |
| The Fisherman | The Fisherman, Fishers Green | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Pizza And Kebab | 1 Filey Close, Stevenage | 332 yd | |
| Mandarin House | Mandarin House, 2 Filey Close | 344 yd | |
| Oriental Express | Unit 13, Stevenage Enterprise Centre | 948 yd | |
| Red Chillies Ltd | Red Chillies Ltd, Unit 14, Stevenage Enterprise Centre | 948 yd | |
| Roosters Spot & Amore Pizza | Unit 16 Roosters Spot & Amore Pizza, Stevenage Enterprise Centre | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local Symonds Green | 3 Filey Close, Stevenage | 352 yd | |
| Fizz Experience TA Warehouse Demo Services | Costco Wholesale, Gunnels Wood Road | 909 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadway Playing Field MEADWAY PLAYING FIELD MEADWAY PLAYING FIELD REDCAR DRIVE | grass pitches | 670 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 | 155.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.