Chester Road is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG1 4JZ 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 Chester Road, Stevenage, SG1 4JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG1 4HT, SG1 4JY, SG1 4LA, SG1 4HU, SG1 4HS, SG1 4JA, SG1 4HY, SG1 4LE, SG1 4JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG1 4JZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 48.2% | 48.3% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 51.8% | 51.7% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 4JZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.4% 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 | 41.8% | 49.4% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 37.2% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 6.9% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 44.2% | 47.5% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 32.5% | -8.0% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 13.7% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 19.4% | 22.8% | 3.4% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 12.7% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.8% | 13.6% | -9.2% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 14.5% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 27.2% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 9.3% | 4.8% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 7.6% | 4.4% | -3.2% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 2.5% | -3.8% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 74.8% | 84.4% | 9.6% | 81.4% | 3.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 82.4% 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 | 78.7% | 82.4% | 3.7% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 6% | 6.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 4.7% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 4.4% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.7% | 83.2% | 4.5% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 11.1% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 1.3% | -6.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 0.6% | -7.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.9% | 76.7% | -11.8% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 23.5% | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.9% | 37.2% | 19.7% |
| Christian | 27.5% | 46.2% | -18.7% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chester Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Manor average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 Chester Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-09-12 | £201,436 |
| 107 Chester Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-02-11 | £158,058 |
| 91 Chester Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2018-11-07 | £184,057 |
| 97 Chester Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £114,995 | 2015-06-12 | £156,406 |
| 91 Chester Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2008-03-20 | £184,032 |
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 3,514 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giles Junior School Durham Road , SG1 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 90 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Giles Infant and Nursery School Durham Road , SG1 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 90 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School Wisden Road , SG1 5JD | 3out of 4 | 599 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martins Wood Primary School Mildmay Road , SG1 5RT | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leys Primary and Nursery School Ripon Road , SG1 4QZ | 3out of 4 | 638 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 | 1,582 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 2out of 4 | 1,768 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 2,112 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 2,213 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Hitchin Road , SG1 4AE | 3out of 4 | 2,416 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,299 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 | 1,386 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,950 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 2,214 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | 3out of 4 | 3,849 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 3,912 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy's Kitchen | Daisys Kitchen, 1 The Oval | 302 yd | |
| Pin Green Community Association / Hampson Park Coffee Shop | Pin Green Community Centre, Pin Green Community Association / Hampson Park Coffee Shop | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Times Club | Times Club & Institute, The Oval | 270 yd | |
| St. Nicholas PH | St. Nicholas Public House, 55 Canterbury Way | 479 yd | |
| The Lytton Players | The Lytton Theatre, Vardon Road | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Pizza And Kebab | 31 The Oval, Stevenage | 270 yd | |
| New V & V | New V & V, 23 The Oval | 270 yd | |
| FryHouse | 25 The Oval, Stevenage | 276 yd | |
| The Oval Fish Bar | The Oval Fish Bar, 7 The Oval | 306 yd | |
| Rift Catering | 29 Verity Way, Stevenage | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | Co-Operative, 14 - 18 The Oval | 336 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Giles Junior School DURHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 222 yd |
| Trotts Hill Primary School WISDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Canterbury Park RIPON ROAD | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Changes Gym (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Wedgewood Way | health and fitness suite | 826 yd |
| Just For Women (Dominate Fitness Ltd) UNIT 1 UNIT 1 WEDGEWOOD WAY | health and fitness suite | 902 yd |
| Hampson Park HAMPSON PARK HAMPSON PARK WEBB RISE | grass pitches | 915 yd |
| Renegade Fitness Academy SENATE PLACE SENATE PLACE WHITWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 962 yd |
| St. Nicholas Park CHERWELL DRIVE | grass pitches | 984 yd |
| Dominate Fitness Ltd (Closed) Senate Place Senate Place Whitworth Road | health and fitness suite | 1,001 yd |
| Moss Bury Primary School And Nursery WEBB RISE | grass pitches | 1,018 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 | 161 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.