High Street, Stevenage, SG1 3AQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG1 3AQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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	49.7%	49%	-0.7%	51.0%	-2.0%
Male	50.3%	51%	0.7%	49.0%	2.0%

Partnership Status

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 3AQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% 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	37.5%	43.3%	5.8%	37.9%	5.4%
Married: Opposite sex	44.1%	39.1%	-5.0%	44.2%	-5.1%
Separated	2.6%	1.7%	-0.9%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	11.5%	11%	-0.5%	9.1%	1.9%
Widowed	4.3%	4.8%	0.5%	6.1%	-1.3%

Health

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 (87.4%) 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	53.3%	56.1%	2.8%	48.4%	7.7%
Good health	36.1%	31.3%	-4.8%	33.6%	-2.3%
Fair health	6.3%	10.9%	4.6%	12.7%	-1.8%
Bad health	3.3%	1%	-2.3%	4.0%	-3.0%
Very bad health	1.1%	0.8%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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 3AQ this area, 8.1% 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 47.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	11.2%	8.1%	-3.1%	18.2%	-10.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.5%	8.9%	-4.6%	9.6%	-0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.8%	14.7%	-1.1%	13.4%	1.3%
Apprenticeship	3.3%	5.8%	2.5%	5.3%	0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.2%	14.7%	1.5%	16.9%	-2.2%
Degree or Similar	36.8%	47.3%	10.5%	33.8%	13.5%
Other	6.3%	0.6%	-5.7%	2.8%	-2.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.8%	0.5%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.2%
Indian	1.1%	1.8%	0.7%	3.1%	-1.3%
Other Asian	1.1%	9.2%	8.1%	1.6%	7.6%
Black African	0.5%	3.6%	3.1%	2.5%	1.1%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	0.8%	-0.3%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and African	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	92.1%	80.4%	-11.7%	81.4%	-1.0%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	1.1%	2.6%	1.5%	1.6%	1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 73% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88%	73%	-15.0%	83.2%	-10.2%
European Union	4.4%	7.2%	2.8%	6.1%	1.1%
Rest of Europe	0.5%	1.5%	1.0%	0.8%	0.7%
Africa	1.6%	4.6%	3.0%	2.7%	1.9%
Middle East and Asia	3.3%	11.1%	7.8%	5.6%	5.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.4%	1.8%	0.4%	1.3%	0.5%
Oceania	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	0.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	86.1%	73.4%	-12.7%	83.2%	-9.8%
10+ Years	1.9%	8.8%	6.9%	9.8%	-1.0%
5-10 Years	0%	2.8%	2.8%	2.9%	-0.1%
2-5 Years	2.7%	1.6%	-1.1%	2.2%	-0.6%
Less than 2 years	9.3%	13.4%	4.1%	1.9%	11.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.7%	76.7%	-2.0%
Ireland	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
France	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Germany	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Italy	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	1.6%	1.3%	0.3%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
Turkey	1.6%	0.1%	1.5%
North Africa	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Central and Western Africa	1%	0.3%	0.7%
South and Eastern Africa	2.1%	0.2%	1.9%
Southern Asia	0.8%	1.2%	-0.4%
South-East Asia	8.8%	0.2%	8.6%
Central and South America	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	4.4%	13.5%	-9.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.3%	37.2%	6.1%
Christian	49%	46.2%	2.8%
Hindu	1.5%	1.7%	-0.2%
Muslim	2.3%	6.5%	-4.2%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is High Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 320.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 156.3% higher than the Almond Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

High Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Almond Hill and the 19th highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 222.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 56.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£54,400

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in SG1 3AQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on High Street are based on 291 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Stevenage.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for High Street, Stevenage, SG1 3AQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SG1 3AQ

Average Price
£112,967

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£146,206

Other
£46,488

Estimated Average Property Prices for High Street

Average Price
£687,918

Semi-Detached
£588,930

Terraced
£487,803

Detached
£850,087

Flats/Maisonettes
£227,819

Other
£1,403,511

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on High Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
53A High Street, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£182,000	2025-01-08	£190,741
53A High Street, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£184,000	2021-10-12	£191,813
53B High Street, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£111,000	2021-10-12	£115,713
59 High Street, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building	£45,000	2019-06-13	£48,721

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SG1 3AQ

Employment

SG1 3AQ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	155
Retired	59
Self-Employed	37
Part-Time Employee	28
Other	22
Student (economically inactive)	16
Looking after home or family	12
Unemployed	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Human health and social work activities	26
Education	21
Manufacturing	20
Information and communication	19
Administrative and support service activities	19
Professional, scientific and technical activities	16
Construction	12
Financial and insurance activities	10
Transport and storage	9
Other	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Real estate activities	6

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA	3out of 4	3,174 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School Letchmore Road , SG1 3PS	4out of 4	551 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woolenwick Junior School Bridge Road West , SG1 2NU	2out of 4	573 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School Bridge Road West , SG1 2NU	4out of 4	573 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fairlands Primary School Pound Avenue , SG1 3JA	3out of 4	789 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Almond Hill Junior School Almonds Lane , SG1 3RP	3out of 4	1,203 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE	3out of 4	462 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB	2out of 4	697 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Hitchin Road , SG1 4AE	3out of 4	1,034 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT	3out of 4	2,666 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS	3out of 4	3,088 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
North Hertfordshire College Monkswood Way , SG1 1LA	- not rated	1,934 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ	3out of 4	1,560 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT	3out of 4	2,662 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN	3out of 4	3,062 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ	3out of 4	3,069 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS	3out of 4	3,606 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chickaros Chicken And Grill	59 High Street, Stevenage	9 yd
Today Fish & Grill	10 Middle Row, Stevenage	11 yd
Tarla Restaurant	23 - 25 Middle Row, Stevenage	22 yd
T J's Cafe	T J's Cafe, 71 High Street	43 yd
Rittys Place Ltd	6 Baker Street, Stevenage	45 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Mulberry Tree	60 - 62 High Street, Stevenage	77 yd
The Standing Order	The Standing Order, 33 High Street	78 yd
Red Lion	Red Lion, 80 High Street	117 yd
Stevenage Club And Institute	Stevenage & Institute Social Club, 31 High Street	128 yd
The Broken Seal Taps Room	29B High Street, Stevenage	128 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Subway	39 High Street, Stevenage	51 yd
Favorite Chicken & Ribs	88 High Street, Stevenage	68 yd
The Fish & Chip Shop	97 High Street, Stevenage	110 yd
Make A Shake	87 High Street, Stevenage	110 yd
Bingol Kebab & Pizza	Bingol Kebab & Pizza, 97A High Street	110 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Old Town Food Centre	74A High Street, Stevenage	49 yd
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, 50 High Street	228 yd
ALDI Stores Ltd	Aldi Stores, Fairlands Way	708 yd
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, The Forum	911 yd
Fizz Experience TA Warehouse Demo Services	Costco Wholesale, Gunnels Wood Road	1,000 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Rise Gym POND CLOSE	health and fitness suite	344 yd
The Thomas Alleyne Academy HIGH STREET	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	572 yd
Fairlands Primary School POUND AVENUE	grass pitches	641 yd
Barclay School WALKERN ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	670 yd
Stevenage Cricket Club DITCHMORE LANE	grass pitches	674 yd
The Thomas Alleyne Academy Playing Fields High Street	grass pitches	777 yd
King George V Playing Fields SISH LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	812 yd
Stevenage Swimming Centre ST. GEORGES WAY	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	998 yd
Burymead Burymead	grass pitches	1,007 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	77.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	77.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	77.8%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SG1 3AQ