Ely Close is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG1 4NP 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 Ely Close, Stevenage, SG1 4NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG1 4GG, SG1 4NN, SG1 4NW, SG1 4NR, SG1 4GU, SG1 4PQ, SG1 4PG, SG1 4NX, SG1 4GP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG1 4NP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 50.1% | 48.4% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 49.9% | 51.6% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 44.4% | 40.2% | -4.2% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 42.9% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 10% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.9% | 54.4% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 29.2% | -7.9% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 11.3% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 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 | 16.9% | 18.3% | 1.4% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.4% | 10.3% | -11.1% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 17.2% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.6% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 12.6% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.6% | 32.8% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -1.0% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4.2% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.9% 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 | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 1.4% | -3.7% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 8% | 10.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 8.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 79.9% | 74.9% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -6.5% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 78.5% 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 | 82.4% | 78.5% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 4.2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 6.8% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 7.1% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.1% | 78.8% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 15.6% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 2.5% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 0.8% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ely Close was 207.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 424.2% higher than the Manor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ely Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Manor and the 33rd highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Ely Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2024-05-02 | £277,150 |
| 66 Ely Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2020-12-18 | £305,352 |
| 82 Ely Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £265,500 | 2020-11-26 | £312,559 |
| 63 Ely Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2020-03-05 | £271,048 |
| 85 Ely Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2019-11-29 | £316,312 |
SG1 4NP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 56 |
| Human health and social work activities | 44 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Education | 23 |
| Other | 20 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 3,776 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martins Wood Primary School Mildmay Road , SG1 5RT | 3out of 4 | 477 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leys Primary and Nursery School Ripon Road , SG1 4QZ | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Giles Junior School Durham Road , SG1 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 708 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Giles Infant and Nursery School Durham Road , SG1 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 708 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Round Diamond Primary School Whitehorse Lane , Great Ashby Way SG1 6NH | 4out of 4 | 745 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 | 1,524 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 2out of 4 | 2,392 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 2,419 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 2,736 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Hitchin Road , SG1 4AE | 3out of 4 | 3,020 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 | 3,775 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 | 1,879 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 2,422 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 4,141 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | 3out of 4 | 4,187 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dine Ltd | Dine Ltd C/O Allied Bakeries, Cartwright Road | 521 yd | |
| Daisy's Kitchen | Daisys Kitchen, 1 The Oval | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Times Club | Times Club & Institute, The Oval | 726 yd | |
| St. Nicholas PH | St. Nicholas Public House, 55 Canterbury Way | 847 yd | |
| The Lytton Players | The Lytton Theatre, Vardon Road | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Famous Chef | 16 Wedgwood Gate Industrial Estate, Wedgwood Way | 280 yd | |
| The BIG Vending Company | 18 Wedgwood Gate Industrial Estate, Wedgwood Way | 280 yd | |
| Smoky Boys | 37 Wedgwood Way, Stevenage | 447 yd | |
| Spice Kitchen | 14 Parsons Green Estate, Boulton Road | 574 yd | |
| Masoom Tandoori | 2 Parsons Green Estate, Boulton Road | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | Co-Operative, 14 - 18 The Oval | 799 yd | |
| Budgens | Unit 6, The Neighbourhood Centre Whitehorse Lane, Great Ashby | 830 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Changes Gym (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Wedgewood Way | health and fitness suite | 241 yd |
| Just For Women (Dominate Fitness Ltd) UNIT 1 UNIT 1 WEDGEWOOD WAY | health and fitness suite | 304 yd |
| Renegade Fitness Academy SENATE PLACE SENATE PLACE WHITWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 473 yd |
| Dominate Fitness Ltd (Closed) Senate Place Senate Place Whitworth Road | health and fitness suite | 552 yd |
| St. Nicholas Park CHERWELL DRIVE | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Round Diamond Primary School WHITEHORSE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 809 yd |
| Giles Junior School DURHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 840 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 | 165.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.