Canterbury Way is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG1 4EQ is located in the St Nicholas electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stevenage. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Canterbury Way, Stevenage, SG1 4EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG1 4EH, SG1 4NL, SG1 4NJ, SG1 4PW, SG1 4ED, SG1 4EG, SG1 4NS, SG1 4PH, SG1 4PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG1 4EQ is primarily male, with 53.8% 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 | 48.5% | 46.2% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 51.5% | 53.8% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SG1 4EQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% 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 | 43.8% | 44.3% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.2% | 38.6% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 15% | 11.4% | -3.6% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 53.1% | 48.3% | -4.8% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 34.4% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 12.6% | 4.8% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| 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 | 17.7% | 20.6% | 2.9% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.6% | 14.2% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.7% | 19% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 5.3% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 13.4% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 25.1% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.7% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 5.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 80.8% | 77.7% | -3.1% | 81.4% | -3.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
In this area, 79.7% 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 | 85.3% | 79.7% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 8.6% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 6.7% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.7% | 78.2% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 5.3% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 1.6% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.1% | 76.7% | -11.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 23.3% | 13.5% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.5% | 37.2% | 7.3% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canterbury Way was 44.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.2% higher than the Manor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Canterbury Way has the 5th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Manor and the 63rd lowest crime rate of 246 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 499 Canterbury Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2026-04-16 | £330,000 |
| 455 Canterbury Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-09-09 | £262,415 |
| 495 Canterbury Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-05-20 | £336,706 |
| 429 Canterbury Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-08-31 | £308,997 |
| 491 Canterbury Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £301,500 | 2023-01-26 | £294,867 |
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 3,892 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellfield Wood Junior School Ripon Road , SG1 4QZ | - not rated | 373 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Wood Infant School Ripon Road , SG1 4QZ | - not rated | 373 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leys Primary and Nursery School Ripon Road , SG1 4QZ | 3out of 4 | 373 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Giles Junior School Durham Road , SG1 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 578 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Giles Infant and Nursery School Durham Road , SG1 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 578 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 1,727 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay School Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | - not rated | 2,251 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 2,550 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 2,586 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,787 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop School Webb Rise , SG1 5QU | - not rated | 1,875 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| High Wick School Webb Rise , SG1 5QU | - not rated | 1,875 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,875 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larwood School Webb Rise , SG1 5QU | - not rated | 1,875 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 4out of 4 | 2,164 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy's Kitchen | Daisys Kitchen, 1 The Oval | 756 yd | |
| Dine Ltd | Dine Ltd C/O Allied Bakeries, Cartwright Road | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Nicholas PH | St. Nicholas Public House, 55 Canterbury Way | 482 yd | |
| Times Club | Times Club & Institute, The Oval | 715 yd | |
| The Lytton Players | The Lytton Theatre, Vardon Road | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Famous Chef | 16 Wedgwood Gate Industrial Estate, Wedgwood Way | 444 yd | |
| The BIG Vending Company | 18 Wedgwood Gate Industrial Estate, Wedgwood Way | 444 yd | |
| Smoky Boys | 37 Wedgwood Way, Stevenage | 549 yd | |
| Royal Pizza And Kebab | 31 The Oval, Stevenage | 715 yd | |
| New V & V | New V & V, 23 The Oval | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens | Unit 6, The Neighbourhood Centre Whitehorse Lane, Great Ashby | 767 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | Co-Operative, 14 - 18 The Oval | 791 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Changes Gym (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Wedgewood Way | health and fitness suite | 464 yd |
| Renegade Fitness Academy SENATE PLACE SENATE PLACE WHITWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 508 yd |
| St. Nicholas Park CHERWELL DRIVE | grass pitches | 511 yd |
| Dominate Fitness Ltd (Closed) Senate Place Senate Place Whitworth Road | health and fitness suite | 529 yd |
| Just For Women (Dominate Fitness Ltd) UNIT 1 UNIT 1 WEDGEWOOD WAY | health and fitness suite | 540 yd |
| Giles Junior School DURHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Round Diamond Primary School WHITEHORSE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 666 yd |
| Canterbury Park RIPON ROAD | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Trotts Hill Primary School WISDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,092 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 160.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.