Caister Close, Stevenage, SG1 2JP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG1 2JP 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	49.1%	51.9%	2.8%	51.0%	0.9%
Male	50.9%	48.1%	-2.8%	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.

In the immediate vicinity of SG1 2JP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.9% 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	24.9%	20.3%	-4.6%	37.9%	-17.6%
Married: Opposite sex	62.7%	61.9%	-0.8%	44.2%	17.7%
Separated	2.4%	1.3%	-1.1%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	5.3%	7.1%	1.8%	9.1%	-2.0%
Widowed	4.7%	9.4%	4.7%	6.1%	3.3%

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 (85.4%) 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	48.3%	51.8%	3.5%	48.4%	3.4%
Good health	38.3%	33.6%	-4.7%	33.6%	0.0%
Fair health	10%	10.7%	0.7%	12.7%	-2.0%
Bad health	2.6%	3.3%	0.7%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	0.8%	0.6%	-0.2%	1.2%	-0.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.1%	13.1%	-2.0%	18.2%	-5.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.9%	15.1%	-1.8%	9.6%	5.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.8%	15.4%	0.6%	13.4%	2.0%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	6.4%	1.1%	5.3%	1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.5%	17.9%	3.4%	16.9%	1.0%
Degree or Similar	29.9%	28.2%	-1.7%	33.8%	-5.6%
Other	3.6%	3.8%	0.2%	2.8%	1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.5%
Black African	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	0.6%	-0.2%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0.6%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	95.9%	97.2%	1.3%	81.4%	15.8%
Other	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	1.6%	-0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.1%	94.8%	-1.3%	83.2%	11.6%
European Union	1.5%	3.9%	2.4%	6.1%	-2.2%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1.3%	0.6%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	5.6%	-4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.1%	94.5%	-0.6%	83.2%	11.3%
10+ Years	0%	5.2%	5.2%	9.8%	-4.6%
5-10 Years	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	3.9%	0%	-3.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.4%	76.7%	16.7%
Ireland	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	3.9%	13.5%	-9.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.7%	37.2%	-3.5%
Christian	58.3%	46.2%	12.1%
Sikh	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	6.4%	6.0%	0.4%

Safety

Is Caister Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Caister Close was 51.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.6% lower than the Symonds Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Caister Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Symonds Green and the 89th lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.7%.

🔎 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
£46,300

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in SG1 2JP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 6/10 (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) - 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 Caister Close are based on 6 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 Caister Close, Stevenage, SG1 2JP

Estimated Average Property Prices for SG1 2JP

Average Price
£507,317

Semi-Detached
£174,910

Terraced
£664,933

Detached
£524,491

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Caister Close

Average Price
£503,480

Semi-Detached
£182,326

Terraced
£575,752

Detached
£535,544

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Caister CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Caister Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£320,000	2014-06-20	£535,544
2 Caister Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£240,000	2013-08-01	£447,666
2 Caister Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£190,000	2003-01-10	£502,070
1 Caister Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£70,000	2002-12-17	£182,326
6 Caister Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£134,000	1997-10-17	£793,506

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SG1 2JP

Employment

SG1 2JP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SG1 2JP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	110
Full-Time Employee	99
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	34
Looking after home or family	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	41
Education	27
Professional, scientific and technical activities	23
Construction	20
Human health and social work activities	18
Manufacturing	16
Information and communication	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Administrative and support service activities	11
Other	10
Transport and storage	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Real estate activities	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

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	4,904 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Graveley Primary School Ashwell Common , Graveley SG4 7LJ	3out of 4	1,528 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woolenwick Junior School Bridge Road West , SG1 2NU	2out of 4	1,700 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School Bridge Road West , SG1 2NU	4out of 4	1,700 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wymondley Junior Mixed and Infant School Siccut Road , Little Wymondley SG4 7HN	3out of 4	1,822 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School Letchmore Road , SG1 3PS	4out of 4	1,989 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	848 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE	3out of 4	1,517 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB	2out of 4	1,772 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT	3out of 4	4,247 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS	3out of 4	4,375 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	3,638 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	2,984 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingshott School Stevenage Road , St Ippolyts SG4 7JX	- not rated	3,194 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT	3out of 4	4,243 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ	3out of 4	4,496 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Princess Helena College School Lane , Preston SG4 7RT	- not rated	4,734 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Restaurant Hub: Trading As Ed's Diner, Harry Ramsden's A	The Restaurant Hub: Trading As Ed's Diner, Harry Ramsden's And Caffe Carluccio's, Sainsbury's Plc	300 yd
Jesa	Longfield Fire And Rescue Service, Hitchin Road	578 yd
Peabodys Coffee Ltd	Lister Hospital, Coreys Mill Lane	785 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Fisherman	The Fisherman, Fishers Green	449 yd
Corey's Mill Beefeater	Corey's Mill Beefeater, Coreys Mill Lane	469 yd
The Marquis Of Granby	North Road, Stevenage	1,027 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
ACS Snacks	Shangri-la Todds Green	330 yd
Crispy Duck Rotisserie	Unit 6 Crispy Duck Rotisserie, Shangri-La Farm	361 yd
The Great British Sausage Company	Shangri-La Farm, Todds Green	361 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury' Plc	Sainsbury's Plc, Hitchin Road		579 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
John Henry Newman School HITCHIN ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	597 yd
Stevenage Town Rufc STEVENAGE SPORTS CLUB STEVENAGE SPORTS CLUB NORTH ROAD	grass pitches	848 yd
Active Fitness Clubs NORTH ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts	938 yd
Stevenage And North Herts Tennis Centre North Road	indoor tennis centre, tennis courts	995 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	200 Mbit/s
Average download speed	221.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of SG1 2JP