Popple Way, Stevenage, SG1 3TA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG1 3TA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52%	50.7%	-1.3%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	48%	49.3%	1.3%	49.0%	0.3%

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	33.6%	37.1%	3.5%	37.9%	-0.8%
Married: Opposite sex	42.7%	49.1%	6.4%	44.2%	4.9%
Separated	4.2%	1.4%	-2.8%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	9.5%	7.2%	-2.3%	9.1%	-1.9%
Widowed	9.9%	5.2%	-4.7%	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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.6%) 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	48.9%	47.3%	-1.6%	48.4%	-1.1%
Good health	36.1%	40.3%	4.2%	33.6%	6.7%
Fair health	10.4%	9.3%	-1.1%	12.7%	-3.4%
Bad health	3.1%	3.1%	0.0%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.2%	-1.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	21.4%	16.2%	-5.2%	18.2%	-2.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.1%	13.4%	-0.7%	9.6%	3.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.8%	14.8%	-7.0%	13.4%	1.4%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	5.2%	1.8%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.8%	17.2%	8.4%	16.9%	0.3%
Degree or Similar	22.5%	30.6%	8.1%	33.8%	-3.2%
Other	8%	2.7%	-5.3%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	1.8%	3.9%	2.1%	1.1%	2.8%
Chinese	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	4.3%	3.4%	-0.9%	3.1%	0.3%
Pakistani	2.8%	2%	-0.8%	2.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	2.8%	5.4%	2.6%	1.6%	3.8%
Black African	2.8%	5.9%	3.1%	2.5%	3.4%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.0%	0.4%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	0.9%	0.5%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	82.6%	74.1%	-8.5%	81.4%	-7.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.6%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 76% 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	83.5%	76%	-7.5%	83.2%	-7.2%
European Union	4.6%	8.8%	4.2%	6.1%	2.7%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	1.7%	1.4%	0.8%	0.9%
Africa	1.8%	3.4%	1.6%	2.7%	0.7%
Middle East and Asia	8.3%	7.1%	-1.2%	5.6%	1.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.2%	3.1%	1.9%	1.3%	1.8%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	82.6%	75.8%	-6.8%	83.2%	-7.4%
10+ Years	2.8%	11.8%	9.0%	9.8%	2.0%
5-10 Years	4.3%	7%	2.7%	2.9%	4.1%
2-5 Years	4.6%	3.7%	-0.9%	2.2%	1.5%
Less than 2 years	5.8%	1.7%	-4.1%	1.9%	-0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.1%	76.7%	-7.6%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Italy	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Portugal	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Spain	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Romania	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
Other EU countries	2.8%	1.5%	1.3%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Central and Western Africa	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
South and Eastern Africa	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
Southern Asia	2.3%	1.2%	1.1%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and South America	1.7%	0.2%	1.5%
No passport held	14.7%	13.5%	1.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.4%	37.2%	0.2%
Christian	47.5%	46.2%	1.3%
Muslim	7%	6.5%	0.5%
Sikh	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Other religion	2%	0.6%	1.4%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is Popple Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Popple Way was 226.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.3% higher than the Almond Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Popple Way has the 12th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Almond Hill and the 30th highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 113.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.4%.

🔎 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 3TA, 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 6/10 (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 Popple Way are based on 26 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 Popple Way, Stevenage, SG1 3TA

Estimated Average Property Prices for SG1 3TA

Average Price
£335,104

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£335,104

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Popple Way

Average Price
£302,413

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£334,782

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£207,561

Other
£2,089

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Popple WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Popple Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£360,000	2024-03-15	£380,516
17 Popple Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£392,780	2023-05-12	£393,180
46 Popple Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£277,000	2019-01-11	£337,830
3 Popple Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£225,000	2014-07-23	£375,509
40 Popple Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£248,000	2014-07-04	£413,895

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SG1 3TA

Employment

SG1 3TA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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	117
Retired	48
Part-Time Employee	48
Self-Employed	22
Looking after home or family	18
Student (economically inactive)	13
Other	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Human health and social work activities	24
Manufacturing	19
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Other	14
Construction	13
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Education	11
Information and communication	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Financial and insurance activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Transport and storage	2

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	2,186 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fairlands Primary School Pound Avenue , SG1 3JA	3out of 4	339 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Broom Barns Primary School Homestead Moat , Bedwell SG1 1UE	3out of 4	797 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School Letchmore Road , SG1 3PS	4out of 4	816 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School Bedwell Crescent , SG1 1NJ	3out of 4	1,186 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bedwell Primary School Bedwell Crescent , SG1 1NJ	2out of 4	1,286 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB	2out of 4	1,141 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE	3out of 4	1,238 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT	3out of 4	1,699 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Hitchin Road , SG1 4AE	3out of 4	1,939 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS	3out of 4	2,329 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	1,206 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	900 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT	3out of 4	1,695 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN	3out of 4	2,164 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ	3out of 4	2,200 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS	3out of 4	2,626 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
Ralphie And Poppys Play Cafe	Ralphie And Poppys Play Cafe Ltd, 2 Popple Way	205 yd
Costa Coffee	Costa Coffee, Roaring Meg Retail Park, London Road	383 yd
Harvester Restaurant	Roaring Meg Retail Park, Harvester Restaurant	383 yd
Tesco	Tesco Cafe, The Forum	480 yd
@Siam Thai Cuisine	Indoor Market, Market Square	519 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Drapers Arms	76 - 78 High Street, Stevenage	383 yd
The Coach & Horses	The Coach & Horses, 133 High Street	721 yd
Stevenage Cricket And Hockey Sports Club	Ditchmore Lane, Stevenage	721 yd
The Chequers	The Chequers, 164 High Street	750 yd
Poachers	Poachers, 129 Bedwell Crescent	759 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Hings Chinese Takeaway	12 Popple Way, Stevenage	190 yd
Mr Toppings	10 Popple Way, Stevenage	205 yd
Grill N Fry	30A The Forum, Town Centre	409 yd
The Donut Company	Mrs Cook Doughnut Van (Pitch 2), The Forum	479 yd
Aqui!Brazil	Indoor Market, Market Square	519 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, The Forum	480 yd
Bacau European Food	Bacau European Foods, 10 - 12 Park Place	542 yd
ALDI Stores Ltd	Aldi Stores, Fairlands Way	599 yd
Bedwell Supermarket	107 - 109 Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage	759 yd
Old Town Food Centre	74A High Street, Stevenage	1,061 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
King George V Playing Fields SISH LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	260 yd
Stevenage Swimming Centre ST. GEORGES WAY	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	292 yd
Fairlands Primary School POUND AVENUE	grass pitches	418 yd
Stevenage Cricket Club DITCHMORE LANE	grass pitches	660 yd
Fit4Less (Stevenage) (Closed) THE PLAZA THE PLAZA TOWN SQUARE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	815 yd
Bedwell Community Centre BEDWELL CRESCENT		824 yd
Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre STEVENAGE LEISURE CENTRE STEVENAGE LEISURE CENTRE LYTTON WAY	health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts	829 yd
Larwood School WEBB RISE	artificial grass pitch	842 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	200 Mbit/s
Average download speed	265.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	21.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of SG1 3TA