Barclay Crescent, Stevenage, SG1 3NB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG1 3NB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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	48.6%	47.4%	-1.2%	51.0%	-3.6%
Male	51.4%	52.6%	1.2%	49.0%	3.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	39.6%	41.9%	2.3%	37.9%	4.0%
Married: Opposite sex	41.4%	42.3%	0.9%	44.2%	-1.9%
Separated	1.8%	2.4%	0.6%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	7.9%	8.2%	0.3%	9.1%	-0.9%
Widowed	9.4%	5.2%	-4.2%	6.1%	-0.9%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	45.1%	43.1%	-2.0%	48.4%	-5.3%
Good health	33.9%	36.4%	2.5%	33.6%	2.8%
Fair health	14.8%	14.1%	-0.7%	12.7%	1.4%
Bad health	4.1%	5.1%	1.0%	4.0%	1.1%
Very bad health	2.2%	1.3%	-0.9%	1.2%	0.1%

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	26.6%	21%	-5.6%	18.2%	2.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	20.1%	18.6%	-1.5%	9.6%	9.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.6%	15.2%	-2.4%	13.4%	1.8%
Apprenticeship	1.8%	2.4%	0.6%	5.3%	-2.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.2%	18.6%	6.4%	16.9%	1.7%
Degree or Similar	15.5%	22.8%	7.3%	33.8%	-11.0%
Other	6.1%	1.4%	-4.7%	2.8%	-1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	7.9%	9.1%	1.2%	1.1%	8.0%
Chinese	2.2%	0.3%	-1.9%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	3.3%	1%	-2.3%	2.7%	-1.7%
Other Asian	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and African	0%	1%	1.0%	0.4%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.1%	1.3%	0.2%	0.9%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	79.5%	83.9%	4.4%	81.4%	2.5%
Other	0%	1.6%	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.3% 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	85.5%	90.3%	4.8%	83.2%	7.1%
European Union	1.9%	3.1%	1.2%	6.1%	-3.0%
Africa	1.4%	1.3%	-0.1%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	10.1%	4.9%	-5.2%	5.6%	-0.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	0.5%	-0.6%	1.3%	-0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	85.5%	90.5%	5.0%	83.2%	7.3%
10+ Years	1.6%	7.5%	5.9%	9.8%	-2.3%
5-10 Years	3.6%	0.8%	-2.8%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	2.7%	1.3%	-1.4%	2.2%	-0.9%
Less than 2 years	6.6%	0%	-6.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.6%	76.7%	2.9%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
France	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Romania	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
North Africa	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	1%	0.3%	0.7%
No passport held	16.5%	13.5%	3.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	53.1%	37.2%	15.9%
Christian	31%	46.2%	-15.2%
Jewish	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Muslim	10.3%	6.5%	3.8%
Other religion	2.3%	0.6%	1.7%
Not answered	2.8%	6.0%	-3.2%

Safety

Is Barclay Crescent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barclay Crescent was 238.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.7% higher than the Almond Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Barclay Crescent has the 10th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Almond Hill and the 28th highest crime rate of 246 local areas in Stevenage .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 142.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£43,600

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in SG1 3NB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 5/10 (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) - 7/10 (above 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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Barclay Crescent are based on 22 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 Barclay Crescent, Stevenage, SG1 3NB

Estimated Average Property Prices for SG1 3NB

Average Price
£347,763

Semi-Detached
£354,261

Terraced
£347,139

Detached
£346,257

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Barclay Crescent

Average Price
£344,380

Semi-Detached
£359,389

Terraced
£343,280

Detached
£351,365

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Barclay CrescentStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
40 Barclay Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£377,500	2024-03-28	£396,984
25 Barclay Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£350,000	2023-05-26	£348,574
40 Barclay Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£285,000	2018-09-20	£337,446
38 Barclay Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£271,000	2018-07-12	£328,017
50 Barclay Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£282,500	2017-11-22	£339,000

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SG1 3NB

Employment

SG1 3NB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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	103
Retired	46
Part-Time Employee	34
Looking after home or family	29
Self-Employed	28
Student (economically inactive)	18
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Other	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Human health and social work activities	25
Construction	19
Education	15
Manufacturing	14
Transport and storage	11
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Information and communication	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Other	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Real estate activities	1

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	2,392 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pin Green Primary School and Nursery Lonsdale Road , SG1 5DQ	- not rated	366 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fairlands Primary School Pound Avenue , SG1 3JA	3out of 4	452 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fairlands Primary School and Nursery Pound Avenue , SG1 3JA	- not rated	452 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School Letchmore Road , SG1 3PS	4out of 4	720 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Almond Hill Junior School Almonds Lane , SG1 3RP	3out of 4	957 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Barclay School Walkern Road , SG1 3RB	- not rated	938 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB	3out of 4	938 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE	3out of 4	1,188 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Thomas Alleyne School High Street , SG1 3BE	- not rated	1,188 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT	3out of 4	1,551 yd	Community 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	1,717 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hilltop School Webb Rise , SG1 5QU	- not rated	386 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
High Wick School Webb Rise , SG1 5QU	- not rated	386 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ	3out of 4	386 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Larwood School Webb Rise , SG1 5QU	- not rated	386 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Education and Youth Services (Herts) 38 Park Place , SG1 1DP	- not rated	1,059 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Costa Coffee	Costa Coffee, Roaring Meg Retail Park, London Road	187 yd
Harvester Restaurant	Roaring Meg Retail Park, Harvester Restaurant	187 yd
Curry Village	551 Lonsdale Road, Stevenage	385 yd
Ralphie And Poppys Play Cafe	Ralphie And Poppys Play Cafe Ltd, 2 Popple Way	463 yd
Pin Green Community Association / Hampson Park Coffee Shop	Pin Green Community Centre, Pin Green Community Association / Hampson Park Coffee Shop	667 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Drapers Arms	76 - 78 High Street, Stevenage	187 yd
The Almond Tree	The Almond Tree Public House, 553 Lonsdale Road	401 yd
The Dun Cow	The Dun Cow, 32 Letchmore Road	675 yd
Royal Oak PH	Royal Oak PH, 24 Walkern Road	929 yd
The Coach & Horses	The Coach & Horses, 133 High Street	1,009 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Hings Chinese Takeaway	12 Popple Way, Stevenage	462 yd
Mr Toppings	10 Popple Way, Stevenage	463 yd
New Fishermans Wharf Ltd	New Fisherman's Wharf Ltd, 67A Albert Street	882 yd
Grill N Fry	30A The Forum, Town Centre	948 yd
The Donut Company	Mrs Cook Doughnut Van (Pitch 2), The Forum	986 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, The Forum	986 yd
ALDI Stores Ltd	Aldi Stores, Fairlands Way	1,014 yd
Bedwell Supermarket	107 - 109 Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage	1,058 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Larwood School WEBB RISE	artificial grass pitch	453 yd
Fairlands Primary School POUND AVENUE	grass pitches	491 yd
King George V Playing Fields SISH LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	703 yd
Hampson Park HAMPSON PARK HAMPSON PARK WEBB RISE	grass pitches	782 yd
Stevenage Swimming Centre ST. GEORGES WAY	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	837 yd
Barclay School WALKERN ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	942 yd
Moss Bury Primary School And Nursery WEBB RISE	grass pitches	1,021 yd
Stevenage Cricket Club DITCHMORE LANE	grass pitches	1,057 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	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%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	134.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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