Jones Close is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG1 3FD is located in the Old Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stevenage. This postcode has been in use since 2007-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Jones Close, Stevenage, SG1 3FD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG1 3HP, SG1 3HJ, SG1 3HQ, SG1 3DS, SG1 2XH, SG1 2NS, SG1 2NP, SG1 2NT, SG1 3AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG1 3FD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 47.9% | 48.2% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 52.1% | 51.8% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 3FD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.8% 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 | 32.5% | 33.9% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 51.8% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 7.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 8.1% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 4.1% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 49.9% | 51.8% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 33.3% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 10.5% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 17.5% | 13.7% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 10.8% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 10.8% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 20.5% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.8% | 34.5% | 0.7% | 33.8% | 0.7% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 90.5% | 84.7% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 92.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.3% | 92.2% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 92.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 6.5% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 0.2% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 49.9% | 46.2% | 3.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Jones Close was 120.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.0% lower than the Almond Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Jones Close has the 20th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Almond Hill and the 74th highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jones Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £382,500 | 2023-09-01 | £388,278 |
| 1 Jones Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2013-01-11 | £407,701 |
SG1 3FD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 3FD 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 | 135 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,389 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 | 244 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School Bridge Road West , SG1 2NU | 4out of 4 | 244 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School Letchmore Road , SG1 3PS | 4out of 4 | 908 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlands Primary School Pound Avenue , SG1 3JA | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Almond Hill Junior School Almonds Lane , SG1 3RP | 3out of 4 | 1,520 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 | 701 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 2out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Hitchin Road , SG1 4AE | 3out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 2,981 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 3,442 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 | 2,045 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 | 1,913 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 2,976 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | 3out of 4 | 3,217 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 3,411 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 3,811 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 | 358 yd | |
| Taste Of India | The Taste Of India, 48A High Street | 358 yd | |
| Chickaros Chicken And Grill | 59 High Street, Stevenage | 359 yd | |
| Old Town Chinese Restaurant | 122 High Street, Stevenage | 367 yd | |
| Angelique Restaurant | 124 - 126 High Street, Stevenage | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mulberry Tree | 60 - 62 High Street, Stevenage | 316 yd | |
| The Standing Order | The Standing Order, 33 High Street | 343 yd | |
| Cinnabar | 56 - 58 High Street, Stevenage | 358 yd | |
| Red Lion | Red Lion, 80 High Street | 367 yd | |
| Stevenage Club And Institute | Stevenage & Institute Social Club, 31 High Street | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 88 High Street, Stevenage | 352 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 52A High Street, Stevenage | 358 yd | |
| Surma | Surma, 44 High Street | 358 yd | |
| Subway | 39 High Street, Stevenage | 360 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 30 High Street, Stevenage | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Food Centre | 74A High Street, Stevenage | 315 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, 50 High Street | 358 yd | |
| Fizz Experience TA Warehouse Demo Services | Costco Wholesale, Gunnels Wood Road | 693 yd | |
| Nisa Local Symonds Green | 3 Filey Close, Stevenage | 724 yd | |
| ALDI Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores, Fairlands Way | 848 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rise Gym POND CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 536 yd |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy HIGH STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 771 yd |
| Stevenage Cricket Club DITCHMORE LANE | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Meadway Playing Field MEADWAY PLAYING FIELD MEADWAY PLAYING FIELD REDCAR DRIVE | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Barclay School WALKERN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 949 yd |
| Fairlands Primary School POUND AVENUE | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy Playing Fields High Street | grass pitches | 988 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields SISH LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,060 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 35.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.