Albert Street is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG1 3NY is located in the Old Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stevenage. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Albert Street, Stevenage, SG1 3NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG1 3NU, SG1 3PA, SG1 3NT, SG1 3PF, SG1 3JH, SG1 3NZ, SG1 3PX, SG1 3PY, SG1 3DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG1 3NY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 50.3% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49.7% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 28.2% | 25.6% | -2.6% | 37.9% | -12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.8% | 42.7% | 10.9% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 15.2% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 20% | 12.8% | -7.2% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34% | 37.3% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -11.1% |
| Good health | 32% | 32.1% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 24.7% | 18.7% | -6.0% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 8.3% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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 3NY this area, 36.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 52.9% | 36.1% | -16.8% | 18.2% | 17.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 10.2% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 12.7% | 3.9% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6.6% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.7% | 7.2% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -9.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 26.5% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 2.9% | 0.6% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.3% 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% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 3.6% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 91.2% | 79.3% | -11.9% | 81.4% | -2.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.5% | 5.7% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 81.4% 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 | 92.8% | 81.4% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 6.7% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 8.8% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 81.9% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 14% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 2.6% | -4.6% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albert Street was 316.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 152.7% higher than the Almond Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Albert Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Almond Hill and the 20th highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 127.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65A Albert Street, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £31,000 | 2019-02-21 | £33,343 |
| 65E Albert Street, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2014-02-04 | £197,030 |
| Flat 3 Victoria House Victoria Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £125,000 | 2012-06-12 | £210,549 |
| 65D Albert Street, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £89,995 | 2006-12-15 | £143,699 |
| 65C Albert Street, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £79,995 | 2006-12-11 | £127,732 |
SG1 3NY 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SG1 3NY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 56 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 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 | 3,055 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School Letchmore Road , SG1 3PS | 4out of 4 | 366 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlands Primary School Pound Avenue , SG1 3JA | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolenwick Junior School Bridge Road West , SG1 2NU | 2out of 4 | 758 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School Bridge Road West , SG1 2NU | 4out of 4 | 758 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Almond Hill Junior School Almonds Lane , SG1 3RP | 3out of 4 | 1,053 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 | 430 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 2out of 4 | 567 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Hitchin Road , SG1 4AE | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 2,493 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 2,895 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 | 1,883 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 | 1,368 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 2,489 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,881 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | 3out of 4 | 2,978 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 3,491 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bombay Restaurant | 77 - 79 High Street, Stevenage | 162 yd | |
| T J's Cafe | T J's Cafe, 71 High Street | 172 yd | |
| Tarla Restaurant | 23 - 25 Middle Row, Stevenage | 174 yd | |
| Burger Box | 11 Baker Street, Stevenage | 174 yd | |
| Rittys Place Ltd | 6 Baker Street, Stevenage | 174 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Standing Order | The Standing Order, 33 High Street | 224 yd | |
| Red Lion | Red Lion, 80 High Street | 227 yd | |
| Stevenage Club And Institute | Stevenage & Institute Social Club, 31 High Street | 235 yd | |
| The Broken Seal Taps Room | 29B High Street, Stevenage | 235 yd | |
| The Dun Cow | The Dun Cow, 32 Letchmore Road | 242 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Fishermans Wharf Ltd | New Fisherman's Wharf Ltd, 67A Albert Street | 13 yd | |
| The Fish & Chip Shop | 97 High Street, Stevenage | 183 yd | |
| Make A Shake | 87 High Street, Stevenage | 183 yd | |
| Bingol Kebab & Pizza | Bingol Kebab & Pizza, 97A High Street | 183 yd | |
| Subway | 39 High Street, Stevenage | 207 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Food Centre | 74A High Street, Stevenage | 240 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, 50 High Street | 353 yd | |
| ALDI Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores, Fairlands Way | 684 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, The Forum | 857 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rise Gym POND CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 381 yd |
| Fairlands Primary School POUND AVENUE | grass pitches | 476 yd |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy HIGH STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 555 yd |
| Barclay School WALKERN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 574 yd |
| Stevenage Cricket Club DITCHMORE LANE | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields SISH LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 703 yd |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy Playing Fields High Street | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Stevenage Swimming Centre ST. GEORGES WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 905 yd |
| Burymead Burymead | grass pitches | 962 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 | 93.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.5% |
| 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 | 77.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.