Torquay Crescent is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG1 2RW 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 2RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG1 2AZ, SG1 2NT, SG1 2RP, SG1 2SU, SG1 2RR, SG1 2BF, SG1 2NR, SG1 2RU, SG1 2AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG1 2RW 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 | 53.4% | 49.1% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 46.6% | 50.9% | 4.3% | 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 area around SG1 2RW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% 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 | 40.1% | 44.9% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 36% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -8.2% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 14.5% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 51.9% | 51.3% | -0.6% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 34.5% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 11.6% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| 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.
In the area around SG1 2RW this area, 9.7% 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 | 13.7% | 9.7% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 7.9% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 15.3% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.2% | 18.1% | -3.1% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 39.4% | 15.8% | 33.8% | 5.6% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 6.4% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 0.4% | -3.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 82.5% | 77.4% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -4.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 78.2% 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 | 88.1% | 78.2% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 8.3% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 9% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 77.9% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 4.1% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Torquay Crescent was 66.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.4% lower than the Symonds Green average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Torquay Crescent has the 9th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Symonds Green and the 117th lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 122.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 186 Torquay Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-11-27 | £171,098 |
| 210 Torquay Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2024-03-12 | £199,771 |
| 234 Torquay Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-08-25 | £179,817 |
| 248 Torquay Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2023-05-31 | £176,066 |
| 168 Torquay Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-03-26 | £312,247 |
SG1 2RW 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 | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 3,688 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 | 383 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School Bridge Road West , SG1 2NU | 4out of 4 | 383 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School Letchmore Road , SG1 3PS | 4out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlands Primary School Pound Avenue , SG1 3JA | 3out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Almond Hill Junior School Almonds Lane , SG1 3RP | 3out of 4 | 1,618 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 | 772 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Hitchin Road , SG1 4AE | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 2out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 3,255 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 3,667 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 | 2,335 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 | 2,144 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 3,251 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | 3out of 4 | 3,512 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 3,660 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 4,110 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Fish Bar | Old Town Fish Bar, 46 High Street | 472 yd | |
| Taste Of India | The Taste Of India, 48A High Street | 472 yd | |
| Golden Siam Thai Restaurant | 15 High Street, Stevenage | 554 yd | |
| Chickaros Chicken And Grill | 59 High Street, Stevenage | 589 yd | |
| El Bar De Tapas | 5A Middle Row, Stevenage | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Tiddlers Tavern | Filey Close, Stevenage | 459 yd | |
| Cinnabar | 56 - 58 High Street, Stevenage | 472 yd | |
| The Mulberry Tree | 60 - 62 High Street, Stevenage | 526 yd | |
| Old Town Bar | 19 High Street, Stevenage | 554 yd | |
| Stevenage Post Office Sports & Social Club | Stevenage Post Office Sports & Social Club, 13 High Street | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Chillies Ltd | Red Chillies Ltd, Unit 14, Stevenage Enterprise Centre | 278 yd | |
| Oriental Express | Unit 13, Stevenage Enterprise Centre | 278 yd | |
| Roosters Spot & Amore Pizza | Unit 16 Roosters Spot & Amore Pizza, Stevenage Enterprise Centre | 295 yd | |
| Mandarin House | Mandarin House, 2 Filey Close | 459 yd | |
| King Pizza And Kebab | 1 Filey Close, Stevenage | 467 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local Symonds Green | 3 Filey Close, Stevenage | 451 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, 50 High Street | 472 yd | |
| Old Town Food Centre | 74A High Street, Stevenage | 544 yd | |
| Fizz Experience TA Warehouse Demo Services | Costco Wholesale, Gunnels Wood Road | 753 yd | |
| Sainsbury' Plc | Sainsbury's Plc, Hitchin Road | 1,027 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rise Gym POND CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 610 yd |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy HIGH STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 797 yd |
| Meadway Playing Field MEADWAY PLAYING FIELD MEADWAY PLAYING FIELD REDCAR DRIVE | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| John Henry Newman School HITCHIN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 954 yd |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy Playing Fields High Street | grass pitches | 998 yd |
| Barclay School WALKERN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,028 yd |
| Stevenage Cricket Club DITCHMORE LANE | 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 | 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 | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.