Fairview Road is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG1 2NA is located in the Old Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stevenage. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fairview Road, Stevenage, SG1 2NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG1 2LS, SG1 2LT, SG1 2FY, SG1 2LU, SG1 2EP, SG1 2NB, SG1 2NE, SG1 2EL, SG1 2NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG1 2NA 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 | 50.3% | 50.9% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.1% | -0.6% | 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 vicinity of SG1 2NA 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 | 33.3% | 31.8% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 56.4% | 16.6% | 44.2% | 12.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 4.2% | -8.3% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 5.1% | -6.0% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 51.6% | 51.7% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 36.1% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 9.3% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.2% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 2NA 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 | 26.9% | 7.3% | -19.6% | 18.2% | -10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.4% | 6.8% | -13.6% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 15.8% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 16.2% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 49.6% | 34.3% | 33.8% | 15.8% |
| Other | 6.9% | 1.7% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 3% | -1.5% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 85.2% | 87.7% | 2.5% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 91% | 85.9% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 6.7% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 5.2% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 86.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.2% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0.4% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairview Road 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.
Fairview Road 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%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 202 Fairview Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £910,000 | 2024-05-24 | £938,074 |
| 193 Fairview Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2024-04-29 | £602,433 |
| 195 Fairview Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2023-04-27 | £520,516 |
| 217 Fairview Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2021-01-27 | £598,230 |
| 185 Fairview Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2020-10-05 | £763,819 |
SG1 2NA 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.
| 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 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 2,942 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 | 2out of 4 | 540 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School Bridge Road West , SG1 2NU | 4out of 4 | 540 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlands Primary School Pound Avenue , SG1 3JA | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School Letchmore Road , SG1 3PS | 4out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broom Barns Primary School Homestead Moat , Bedwell SG1 1UE | 3out of 4 | 1,550 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 2out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Hitchin Road , SG1 4AE | 3out of 4 | 1,717 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 2,795 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 3,461 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,482 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,975 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | 3out of 4 | 2,679 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 2,790 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 3,335 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 3,339 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Ltd | Stevenage Railway Station, Lytton Way | 363 yd | |
| Airbus Defence & Space, Staff Restaurant | Gunnels Wood Road, Stevenage | 419 yd | |
| Eatlunch | Business Technology Centre, Bessemer Drive | 513 yd | |
| Firejacks Also T/a Bao Now | Firejacks, 13 Stevenage Leisure Park | 541 yd | |
| Puccinos | Puccinos, Stevenage Railway Station, Lytton Way | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenage Cricket And Hockey Sports Club | Ditchmore Lane, Stevenage | 423 yd | |
| The Chequers | The Chequers, 164 High Street | 468 yd | |
| The Coach & Horses | The Coach & Horses, 133 High Street | 506 yd | |
| Red Lion | Red Lion, 80 High Street | 685 yd | |
| The Standing Order | The Standing Order, 33 High Street | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Snack Shack | Cockerell Close, Stevenage | 280 yd | |
| JW & PA Human | Argyle House, Argyle Way | 359 yd | |
| Safari Cafe Stevenage | Stevenage Railway Station, Lytton Way | 363 yd | |
| YO Sushi | YO Sushi - Tesco Stores Extra, 1 - 5 The Forum | 501 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Stores Extra (03213), 1 - 5 The Forum | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALDI Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores, Fairlands Way | 539 yd | |
| Fizz Experience TA Warehouse Demo Services | Costco Wholesale, Gunnels Wood Road | 549 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, The Forum | 712 yd | |
| Old Town Food Centre | 74A High Street, Stevenage | 783 yd | |
| Bacau European Food | Bacau European Foods, 10 - 12 Park Place | 880 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stevenage Cricket Club DITCHMORE LANE | grass pitches | 479 yd |
| Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre STEVENAGE LEISURE CENTRE STEVENAGE LEISURE CENTRE LYTTON WAY | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts | 622 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Stevenage) UNIT 2 UNIT 2 KINGS WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 715 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields SISH LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 882 yd |
| Meadway Playing Field MEADWAY PLAYING FIELD MEADWAY PLAYING FIELD REDCAR DRIVE | grass pitches | 885 yd |
| Stevenage Swimming Centre ST. GEORGES WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 918 yd |
| Fit4Less (Stevenage) (Closed) THE PLAZA THE PLAZA TOWN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 922 yd |
| Fairlands Primary School POUND AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,021 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 245.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.