Howarde Court is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG1 3DF is located in the Old Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stevenage. This postcode has been in use since 2004-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Howarde Court, Stevenage, SG1 3DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG1 3EB, SG1 3EE, SG1 3DL, SG1 3DB, SG1 3AP, SG1 3BQ, SG1 3HS, SG1 3AD, SG1 3AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG1 3DF is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population 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 | 46.2% | 46.8% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 53.8% | 53.2% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 3DF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.7% 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 | 55.7% | 53.7% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.7% | 26.8% | 4.1% | 44.2% | -17.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 8.8% | 2.2% | -6.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 10.7% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 6.6% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 54.6% | 46.7% | -7.9% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 33% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 13.9% | 5.5% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 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.
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 46.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16% | 14.9% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 9.8% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 11.2% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 12% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.3% | 46.2% | 18.9% | 33.8% | 12.4% |
| Other | 8.2% | 2.4% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 7.6% | 7% | -0.6% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 79.4% | 77.5% | -1.9% | 81.4% | -3.9% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 75.7% 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 | 76.1% | 75.7% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 6.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 10% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.2% | 76% | 0.8% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 3% | -5.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 7.1% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 6.7% | 1.2% | 5.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 37.2% | 14.7% |
| Christian | 32.5% | 46.2% | -13.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 6.2% | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howarde Court was 340.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 172.4% higher than the Almond Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Howarde Court has the 5th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Almond Hill and the 15th highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 136.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Howarde Court, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-07-10 | £300,000 |
| 10 Howarde Court, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-06-14 | £272,778 |
| 24 Howarde Court, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £633,000 | 2022-10-21 | £613,043 |
| 18 Howarde Court, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-08-17 | £276,691 |
| 4 Howarde Court, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2022-05-18 | £462,051 |
| Full-Time Employee | 179 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Other | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,001 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 | 508 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School Bridge Road West , SG1 2NU | 4out of 4 | 508 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School Letchmore Road , SG1 3PS | 4out of 4 | 689 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlands Primary School Pound Avenue , SG1 3JA | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Almond Hill Junior School Almonds Lane , SG1 3RP | 3out of 4 | 1,396 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 | 717 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 2out of 4 | 910 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Hitchin Road , SG1 4AE | 3out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 2,597 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 3,111 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 | 1,703 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 | 1,585 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 2,592 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | 3out of 4 | 2,853 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 3,051 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 3,427 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavish Bar And Grill | 128 - 130 High Street, Stevenage | 79 yd | |
| LOLO CAFE | 116 High Street, Stevenage | 94 yd | |
| Sam Pan Takeaway | Sampan Chinese Takeaway, 121 High Street | 110 yd | |
| Misya Meze & Grill | 123 - 125 High Street, Stevenage | 110 yd | |
| Sala Thong Thai Restaurant | Sala Thong, 112 High Street | 144 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | Red Lion, 80 High Street | 144 yd | |
| The Standing Order | The Standing Order, 33 High Street | 182 yd | |
| The Chequers | The Chequers, 164 High Street | 230 yd | |
| The Coach & Horses | The Coach & Horses, 133 High Street | 231 yd | |
| The Mulberry Tree | 60 - 62 High Street, Stevenage | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Pizza And Perfect Chicken | 115 - 117 High Street, Stevenage | 109 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, 107-109 High Street | 110 yd | |
| The Fish & Chip Shop | 97 High Street, Stevenage | 173 yd | |
| Make A Shake | 87 High Street, Stevenage | 173 yd | |
| Bingol Kebab & Pizza | Bingol Kebab & Pizza, 97A High Street | 173 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Food Centre | 74A High Street, Stevenage | 274 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, 50 High Street | 470 yd | |
| ALDI Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores, Fairlands Way | 478 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, The Forum | 697 yd | |
| Fizz Experience TA Warehouse Demo Services | Costco Wholesale, Gunnels Wood Road | 866 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stevenage Cricket Club DITCHMORE LANE | grass pitches | 434 yd |
| Rise Gym POND CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 604 yd |
| Fairlands Primary School POUND AVENUE | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields SISH LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 665 yd |
| Stevenage Swimming Centre ST. GEORGES WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 820 yd |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy HIGH STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 830 yd |
| Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre STEVENAGE LEISURE CENTRE STEVENAGE LEISURE CENTRE LYTTON WAY | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts | 878 yd |
| Barclay School WALKERN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 905 yd |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy Playing Fields High Street | grass pitches | 1,032 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 242.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.