Torquay Crescent is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG1 2RJ 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 Torquay Crescent, Stevenage, SG1 2RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG1 2RL, SG1 2RH, SG1 2RN, SG1 2RP, SG1 2RU, SG1 2QT, SG1 2QU, SG1 2RR, SG1 2RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG1 2RJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 47.8% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 50.2% | 52.2% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 | 35.2% | 33.2% | -2.0% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 45.4% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 14% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 45.5% | 45% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 40.9% | 36.4% | -4.5% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 10% | 13% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 16% | 18.1% | 2.1% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 15.5% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 17.3% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 7.5% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 16.4% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 23.5% | -1.2% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.8% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 5% | 1.9% | -3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 88.2% | 86.7% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 5.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 85.6% 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 | 90% | 85.6% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 4.8% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 85.6% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 7.4% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 1.1% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Torquay Crescent was 21.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.5% lower than the Symonds Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Torquay Crescent has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Symonds Green and the 21st lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113 Torquay Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-01-27 | £348,965 |
| 141 Torquay Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2013-02-14 | £333,385 |
| 141 Torquay Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2007-01-05 | £349,644 |
| 107 Torquay Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £184,500 | 2006-11-02 | £378,629 |
| 153 Torquay Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2002-12-23 | £195,550 |
SG1 2RJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SG1 2RJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 3,786 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 | 387 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School Bridge Road West , SG1 2NU | 4out of 4 | 387 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School Letchmore Road , SG1 3PS | 4out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlands Primary School Pound Avenue , SG1 3JA | 3out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Almond Hill Junior School Almonds Lane , SG1 3RP | 3out of 4 | 1,838 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 993 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Hitchin Road , SG1 4AE | 3out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 2out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 3,419 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 3,866 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 | 2,385 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 | 2,339 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 3,414 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | 3out of 4 | 3,575 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 3,845 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 4,201 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clubhouse | Astute Electronics Ltd, Astute House, Rutherford Close | 505 yd | |
| Tranquil Turtle | Symonds Green Lane, Stevenage | 586 yd | |
| Old Town Fish Bar | Old Town Fish Bar, 46 High Street | 686 yd | |
| Taste Of India | The Taste Of India, 48A High Street | 686 yd | |
| Golden Siam Thai Restaurant | 15 High Street, Stevenage | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Tiddlers Tavern | Filey Close, Stevenage | 305 yd | |
| Cinnabar | 56 - 58 High Street, Stevenage | 686 yd | |
| The Mulberry Tree | 60 - 62 High Street, Stevenage | 720 yd | |
| Stevenage Club And Institute | Stevenage & Institute Social Club, 31 High Street | 768 yd | |
| The Broken Seal Taps Room | 29B High Street, Stevenage | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandarin House | Mandarin House, 2 Filey Close | 305 yd | |
| King Pizza And Kebab | 1 Filey Close, Stevenage | 306 yd | |
| Red Chillies Ltd | Red Chillies Ltd, Unit 14, Stevenage Enterprise Centre | 473 yd | |
| Oriental Express | Unit 13, Stevenage Enterprise Centre | 473 yd | |
| Roosters Spot & Amore Pizza | Unit 16 Roosters Spot & Amore Pizza, Stevenage Enterprise Centre | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local Symonds Green | 3 Filey Close, Stevenage | 298 yd | |
| Fizz Experience TA Warehouse Demo Services | Costco Wholesale, Gunnels Wood Road | 624 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, 50 High Street | 686 yd | |
| Old Town Food Centre | 74A High Street, Stevenage | 731 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadway Playing Field MEADWAY PLAYING FIELD MEADWAY PLAYING FIELD REDCAR DRIVE | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Rise Gym POND CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 830 yd |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy HIGH STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,017 yd |
| John Henry Newman School HITCHIN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,071 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 | 129.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.