St Albans Drive, Stevenage, SG1 4RU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG1 4RU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	56.7%	54.2%	-2.5%	51.0%	3.2%
Male	43.3%	45.8%	2.5%	49.0%	-3.2%

Partnership Status

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 4RU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% 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	38.6%	46.2%	7.6%	37.9%	8.3%
Married: Opposite sex	36%	36.5%	0.5%	44.2%	-7.7%
Separated	6.1%	3.1%	-3.0%	2.2%	0.9%
Divorced	12.5%	9.6%	-2.9%	9.1%	0.5%
Widowed	6.8%	4.6%	-2.2%	6.1%	-1.5%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	56.7%	50.4%	-6.3%	48.4%	2.0%
Good health	30.4%	32.4%	2.0%	33.6%	-1.2%
Fair health	8.8%	14.3%	5.5%	12.7%	1.6%
Bad health	2.7%	2%	-0.7%	4.0%	-2.0%
Very bad health	1.4%	0.9%	-0.5%	1.2%	-0.3%

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17.8%	18.7%	0.9%	18.2%	0.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	24.2%	17.9%	-6.3%	9.6%	8.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.2%	20.2%	-1.0%	13.4%	6.8%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	3.4%	-0.4%	5.3%	-1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14%	20.2%	6.2%	16.9%	3.3%
Degree or Similar	15.2%	16.4%	1.2%	33.8%	-17.4%
Other	3.8%	3.1%	-0.7%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0.8%	0.9%	0.1%	1.1%	-0.2%
Chinese	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	1.1%	1.8%	0.7%	3.1%	-1.3%
Pakistani	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.8%	2.1%	1.3%	2.5%	-0.4%
Black Caribbean	1.1%	1.8%	0.7%	1.0%	0.8%
Other Black	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	2.4%	1.6%	0.9%	1.5%
Mixed Other	1.4%	0.3%	-1.1%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	89.3%	86.8%	-2.5%	81.4%	5.4%
Roma	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Arab	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Other	0.5%	1.5%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.4%	90.9%	0.5%	83.2%	7.7%
European Union	2.7%	2.9%	0.2%	6.1%	-3.2%
Rest of Europe	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1.4%	3.5%	2.1%	2.7%	0.8%
Middle East and Asia	3.3%	1.8%	-1.5%	5.6%	-3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0.6%	-0.2%	1.3%	-0.7%
Oceania	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.1%	91.2%	1.1%	83.2%	8.0%
10+ Years	0.3%	6.5%	6.2%	9.8%	-3.3%
5-10 Years	2.2%	1.5%	-0.7%	2.9%	-1.4%
2-5 Years	3.6%	0.6%	-3.0%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	3.8%	0.3%	-3.5%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.8%	76.7%	-2.9%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Portugal	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
North Africa	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	22.7%	13.5%	9.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	55.7%	37.2%	18.5%
Christian	30.9%	46.2%	-15.3%
Muslim	2%	6.5%	-4.5%
Other religion	2.3%	0.6%	1.7%
Not answered	9%	6.0%	3.0%

Safety

Is St Albans Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Albans Drive was 229.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.6% higher than the Almond Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

St Albans Drive has the 11th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Almond Hill and the 29th highest crime rate of 246 local areas in Stevenage .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 126.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,400

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in SG1 4RU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 St Albans Drive are based on 36 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 St Albans Drive, Stevenage, SG1 4RU

Estimated Average Property Prices for SG1 4RU

Average Price
£393,385

Semi-Detached
£435,869

Terraced
£390,113

Detached
£414,591

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£4,593

Estimated Average Property Prices for St Albans Drive

Average Price
£403,263

Semi-Detached
£447,001

Terraced
£396,553

Detached
£403,622

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£4,475

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on St Albans DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
47 St Albans Drive, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£383,000	2025-10-24	£379,892
40 St Albans Drive, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£350,000	2024-02-02	£369,654
56 St Albans Drive, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building	£5,000	2022-12-21	£4,475
38 St Albans Drive, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£388,000	2022-09-21	£382,139
45 St Albans Drive, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£375,000	2022-04-08	£384,434

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SG1 4RU

Employment

SG1 4RU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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	104
Part-Time Employee	49
Retired	33
Self-Employed	17
Looking after home or family	14
Student (economically inactive)	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Other	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Human health and social work activities	24
Construction	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Administrative and support service activities	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Manufacturing	10
Education	10
Transport and storage	10
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Information and communication	8
Financial and insurance activities	7
Other	6
Real estate activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

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	3,654 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School Wisden Road , SG1 5JD	3out of 4	463 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Almond Hill Junior School Almonds Lane , SG1 3RP	3out of 4	572 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Giles Junior School Durham Road , SG1 4JQ	3out of 4	750 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Giles Infant and Nursery School Durham Road , SG1 4JQ	3out of 4	750 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wellfield Wood Junior School Ripon Road , SG1 4QZ	- not rated	1,111 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Barclay School Walkern Road , SG1 3RB	- not rated	1,071 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB	3out of 4	1,071 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE	3out of 4	1,378 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Thomas Alleyne School High Street , SG1 3BE	- not rated	1,378 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Hitchin Road , SG1 4AE	3out of 4	1,585 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	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	3,070 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hilltop School Webb Rise , SG1 5QU	- not rated	1,330 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
High Wick School Webb Rise , SG1 5QU	- not rated	1,330 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ	3out of 4	1,330 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Larwood School Webb Rise , SG1 5QU	- not rated	1,330 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Education and Youth Services (Herts) 38 Park Place , SG1 1DP	- not rated	2,386 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Daisy's Kitchen	Daisys Kitchen, 1 The Oval		1,056 yd
Curry Village	551 Lonsdale Road, Stevenage		1,073 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
St. Nicholas PH	St. Nicholas Public House, 55 Canterbury Way	787 yd
The Almond Tree	The Almond Tree Public House, 553 Lonsdale Road	1,044 yd
Times Club	Times Club & Institute, The Oval	1,068 yd
The Lytton Players	The Lytton Theatre, Vardon Road	1,081 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Oval Fish Bar	The Oval Fish Bar, 7 The Oval	1,054 yd
Royal Pizza And Kebab	31 The Oval, Stevenage	1,068 yd
New V & V	New V & V, 23 The Oval	1,068 yd
FryHouse	25 The Oval, Stevenage	1,071 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-Operative	Co-Operative, 14 - 18 The Oval		1,061 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Trotts Hill Primary School WISDEN ROAD	grass pitches	471 yd
Canterbury Park RIPON ROAD	grass pitches	557 yd
Giles Junior School DURHAM ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	746 yd
Burymead Burymead	grass pitches	946 yd
Hampson Park HAMPSON PARK HAMPSON PARK WEBB RISE	grass pitches	1,035 yd
Barclay School WALKERN ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,067 yd
The Thomas Alleyne Academy Playing Fields High Street	grass pitches	1,070 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	189.5 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	20.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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