Ripon Road is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG1 4LW 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 Ripon Road, Stevenage, SG1 4LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG1 4LP, SG1 4LN, SG1 4LZ, SG1 4NA, SG1 4NB, SG1 4LL, SG1 4LY, SG1 4LR, SG1 4LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG1 4LW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 49.3% | 47.1% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 50.7% | 52.9% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 | 31.1% | 40.7% | 9.6% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 42.5% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.2% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9% | 9.7% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 47.8% | 42.1% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 41.5% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 7.9% |
| Fair health | 11% | 10% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 25.5% | 17.4% | -8.1% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 13.6% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 15.8% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 21.9% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 25.7% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.7% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6.8% | 7.5% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 77.4% | 75.7% | -1.7% | 81.4% | -5.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 80.9% 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 | 83.1% | 80.9% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 4.9% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 10.1% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.5% | 80.5% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 13.8% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 0.3% | -5.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 4.3% | -5.5% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ripon 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 and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Ripon Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-08-10 | £325,366 |
| 95 Ripon Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2019-11-22 | £328,478 |
| 91 Ripon Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2019-02-07 | £324,462 |
| 75 Ripon Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £256,500 | 2017-12-12 | £309,374 |
| 87 Ripon Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £271,500 | 2017-12-12 | £327,466 |
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 4,080 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Leys Primary and Nursery School Ripon Road , SG1 4QZ | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Giles Junior School Durham Road , SG1 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Giles Infant and Nursery School Durham Road , SG1 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School Wisden Road , SG1 5JD | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Almond Hill Junior School Almonds Lane , SG1 3RP | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 2out of 4 | 1,645 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 1,932 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Hitchin Road , SG1 4AE | 3out of 4 | 2,019 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 2,321 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 2,851 yd | Community 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 | 3,621 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 | 1,796 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,669 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 2,851 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | 3out of 4 | 4,338 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 4,499 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 | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Nicholas PH | St. Nicholas Public House, 55 Canterbury Way | 303 yd | |
| Times Club | Times Club & Institute, The Oval | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Pizza And Kebab | 31 The Oval, Stevenage | 977 yd | |
| New V & V | New V & V, 23 The Oval | 977 yd | |
| FryHouse | 25 The Oval, Stevenage | 983 yd | |
| The Oval Fish Bar | The Oval Fish Bar, 7 The Oval | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | Co-Operative, 14 - 18 The Oval | 1,016 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Park RIPON ROAD | grass pitches | 73 yd |
| Giles Junior School DURHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Trotts Hill Primary School WISDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| St. Nicholas Park CHERWELL DRIVE | grass pitches | 952 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 | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.