Torquay Crescent is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG1 2RT 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 2RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG1 2RS, SG1 2XH, SG1 2RG, SG1 2RQ, SG1 2RR, SG1 2RH, SG1 3HQ, SG1 2NS, SG1 2NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG1 2RT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 49.2% | 49.1% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50.9% | 0.1% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of SG1 2RT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% 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 | 29.2% | 31.7% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56% | 56% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 11.8% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7.1% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 43.4% | 46.8% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 38% | 38.6% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 11.9% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 2RT this area, 9.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.2% | 9.4% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 13.9% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 10.9% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 16.9% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.2% | 40.1% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Other | 6.8% | 3.4% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 0.6% | -2.8% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 92.3% | 86.7% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 5.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 90.9% | 87.9% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 88.2% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.6% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0.3% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Torquay Crescent was 41.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.6% lower than the Symonds Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Torquay Crescent has the 4th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Symonds Green and the 64th lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Torquay Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £316,000 | 2024-08-14 | £317,941 |
| 14 Torquay Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-09-27 | £325,532 |
| 18 Torquay Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2019-08-16 | £328,885 |
| 16 Torquay Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2019-07-31 | £340,644 |
| 14 Torquay Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2017-07-20 | £292,603 |
SG1 2RT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,556 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 | 166 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School Bridge Road West , SG1 2NU | 4out of 4 | 166 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School Letchmore Road , SG1 3PS | 4out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlands Primary School Pound Avenue , SG1 3JA | 3out of 4 | 1,352 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Almond Hill Junior School Almonds Lane , SG1 3RP | 3out of 4 | 1,740 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 | 904 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Hitchin Road , SG1 4AE | 3out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 2out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 3,204 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 3,684 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 | 2,161 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 | 2,155 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 3,199 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | 3out of 4 | 3,348 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 3,647 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 3,970 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 | 461 yd | |
| Old Town Fish Bar | Old Town Fish Bar, 46 High Street | 567 yd | |
| Taste Of India | The Taste Of India, 48A High Street | 567 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | Stevenage Railway Station, Lytton Way | 579 yd | |
| Chickaros Chicken And Grill | 59 High Street, Stevenage | 602 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Tiddlers Tavern | Filey Close, Stevenage | 536 yd | |
| The Mulberry Tree | 60 - 62 High Street, Stevenage | 556 yd | |
| Cinnabar | 56 - 58 High Street, Stevenage | 567 yd | |
| The Standing Order | The Standing Order, 33 High Street | 584 yd | |
| Red Lion | Red Lion, 80 High Street | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Snack Shack | Cockerell Close, Stevenage | 482 yd | |
| Red Chillies Ltd | Red Chillies Ltd, Unit 14, Stevenage Enterprise Centre | 499 yd | |
| Oriental Express | Unit 13, Stevenage Enterprise Centre | 499 yd | |
| Roosters Spot & Amore Pizza | Unit 16 Roosters Spot & Amore Pizza, Stevenage Enterprise Centre | 517 yd | |
| Mandarin House | Mandarin House, 2 Filey Close | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local Symonds Green | 3 Filey Close, Stevenage | 529 yd | |
| Fizz Experience TA Warehouse Demo Services | Costco Wholesale, Gunnels Wood Road | 532 yd | |
| Old Town Food Centre | 74A High Street, Stevenage | 557 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, 50 High Street | 567 yd | |
| ALDI Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores, Fairlands Way | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadway Playing Field MEADWAY PLAYING FIELD MEADWAY PLAYING FIELD REDCAR DRIVE | grass pitches | 671 yd |
| Rise Gym POND CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 736 yd |
| Stevenage Cricket Club DITCHMORE LANE | grass pitches | 954 yd |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy HIGH STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 954 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 180.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.