Thurlow Close is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG1 4SD is located in the Woodfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stevenage. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thurlow Close, Stevenage, SG1 4SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG1 4TF, SG1 4AS, SG1 4AU, SG1 4TE, SG1 4SB, SG1 4TG, SG1 4TD, SG1 4AF, SG1 4XB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG1 4SD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 48.5% | 48.8% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 51.5% | 51.2% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SG1 4SD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.2% | 19.7% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -18.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.4% | 68.3% | 1.9% | 44.2% | 24.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 7.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.9% | 52.9% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 32.5% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 11.2% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.9% | 10.1% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 9.7% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 13.4% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 13.8% | 7.6% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.9% | 49.4% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 15.6% |
| Other | 7.1% | 0% | -7.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 5.8% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 85.4% | 81.3% | -4.1% | 81.4% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 85.7% 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 | 89.2% | 85.7% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 6.8% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 85.7% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.9% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.9% | 0% | -11.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.2% | 76.7% | 18.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thurlow Close was 13.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.0% lower than the Almond Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Thurlow Close has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Almond Hill and the 9th lowest crime rate of 246 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Thurlow Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £855,000 | 2025-05-14 | £874,061 |
| 13 Thurlow Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2024-10-24 | £860,700 |
| 16 Thurlow Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2021-03-05 | £721,391 |
| 7 Thurlow Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2018-03-15 | £554,697 |
| 5 Thurlow Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £473,000 | 2016-02-11 | £619,727 |
SG1 4SD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SG1 4SD 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SG1 4SD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 87 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 4,131 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almond Hill Junior School Almonds Lane , SG1 3RP | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School Wisden Road , SG1 5JD | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School Letchmore Road , SG1 3PS | 4out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Graveley Primary School Ashwell Common , Graveley SG4 7LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Giles Junior School Durham Road , SG1 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Hitchin Road , SG1 4AE | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Henry Newman Catholic School Hitchin Road , SG1 4AE | - not rated | 941 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay School Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | - not rated | 973 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 3out of 4 | 973 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 1,095 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 | 3,270 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 | 1,862 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| High Wick School Webb Rise , SG1 5QU | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,862 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larwood School Webb Rise , SG1 5QU | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education and Youth Services (Herts) 38 Park Place , SG1 1DP | - not rated | 2,574 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peabodys Coffee Ltd | Lister Hospital, Coreys Mill Lane | 689 yd | |
| Coffee Haven | Stevenage Garden Centre, North Road | 823 yd | |
| Jesa | Longfield Fire And Rescue Service, Hitchin Road | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Marquis Of Granby | North Road, Stevenage | 525 yd | |
| Corey's Mill Beefeater | Corey's Mill Beefeater, Coreys Mill Lane | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury' Plc | Sainsbury's Plc, Hitchin Road | 968 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stevenage And North Herts Tennis Centre North Road | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 562 yd |
| Burymead Burymead | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Active Fitness Clubs NORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 649 yd |
| Stevenage Town Rufc STEVENAGE SPORTS CLUB STEVENAGE SPORTS CLUB NORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy Playing Fields High Street | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Barclay School WALKERN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 967 yd |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy HIGH STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,006 yd |
| John Henry Newman School HITCHIN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,009 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 | 262 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.