Yarmouth Road is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG1 2LW 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 Yarmouth Road, Stevenage, SG1 2LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG1 2LN, SG1 2NQ, SG1 2JW, SG1 2QR, SG1 2QD, SG1 2QH, SG1 2QS, SG1 2QQ, SG1 2QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG1 2LW 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 | 51.8% | 50.9% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.1% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 2LW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.7% 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 | 47.8% | 47.7% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.1% | 21.3% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -22.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 4.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 17.9% | 16.2% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 7.1% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 9.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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 | 36.2% | 40.8% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 35.1% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 15.4% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 6.1% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
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 22.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.3% | 25.4% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 14.7% | 4.4% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 16.2% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 6.1% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 11.7% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 22.8% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 9.2% | 3% | -6.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.4% | 90.1% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 8.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 80.6% 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 | 83% | 80.6% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| European Union | 11.5% | 10.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.6% | 81.7% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 10.9% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 3.9% | -2.5% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 1.7% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Yarmouth Road was 134.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.5% higher than the Symonds Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Yarmouth Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Symonds Green and the 65th highest crime rate of 246 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116 Yarmouth Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2025-01-21 | £376,971 |
| 98 Yarmouth Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2023-05-31 | £182,139 |
| 104 Yarmouth Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-09-09 | £193,862 |
| 10 Yarmouth Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-03-12 | £146,952 |
| 8 Yarmouth Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £206,500 | 2021-12-17 | £200,355 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 4,021 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 | 615 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School Bridge Road West , SG1 2NU | 4out of 4 | 615 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School Letchmore Road , SG1 3PS | 4out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlands Primary School Pound Avenue , SG1 3JA | 3out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlands Primary School and Nursery Pound Avenue , SG1 3JA | - not rated | 1,802 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 | 1,112 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Henry Newman Catholic School Hitchin Road , SG1 4AE | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne School High Street , SG1 3BE | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay School Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | - not rated | 1,543 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 | 2,599 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 | 2,133 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redemption Academy P O Box 352 , SG1 9AG | - not rated | 2,511 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop School Webb Rise , SG1 5QU | - not rated | 2,579 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| High Wick School Webb Rise , SG1 5QU | - not rated | 2,579 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,579 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 | 305 yd | |
| The Clubhouse | Astute Electronics Ltd, Astute House, Rutherford Close | 669 yd | |
| Old Town Fish Bar | Old Town Fish Bar, 46 High Street | 1,028 yd | |
| Taste Of India | The Taste Of India, 48A High Street | 1,028 yd | |
| Fujitsu | Cavendish Road, Stevenage | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Tiddlers Tavern | Filey Close, Stevenage | 118 yd | |
| The Fisherman | The Fisherman, Fishers Green | 745 yd | |
| Cinnabar | 56 - 58 High Street, Stevenage | 1,028 yd | |
| The Mulberry Tree | 60 - 62 High Street, Stevenage | 1,086 yd | |
| Old Town Bar | 19 High Street, Stevenage | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Pizza And Kebab | 1 Filey Close, Stevenage | 104 yd | |
| Mandarin House | Mandarin House, 2 Filey Close | 118 yd | |
| Oriental Express | Unit 13, Stevenage Enterprise Centre | 721 yd | |
| Red Chillies Ltd | Red Chillies Ltd, Unit 14, Stevenage Enterprise Centre | 721 yd | |
| Roosters Spot & Amore Pizza | Unit 16 Roosters Spot & Amore Pizza, Stevenage Enterprise Centre | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local Symonds Green | 3 Filey Close, Stevenage | 125 yd | |
| Fizz Experience TA Warehouse Demo Services | Costco Wholesale, Gunnels Wood Road | 817 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, 50 High Street | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadway Playing Field MEADWAY PLAYING FIELD MEADWAY PLAYING FIELD REDCAR DRIVE | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| John Henry Newman School HITCHIN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,092 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 | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| 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 | 127.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.