Manchester Close is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG1 4TQ is located in the Woodfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stevenage. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Manchester Close, Stevenage, SG1 4TQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG1 4TJ, SG1 4TL, SG1 3YL, SG1 6AD, SG1 6AE, SG1 4LT, SG1 4UZ, SG1 3YN, SG1 4LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG1 4TQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 52.6% | 48.7% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 47.4% | 51.3% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 32.3% | 35.7% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 48.4% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 10.8% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (89.6%) 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 | 58.2% | 56.6% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 33% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 8.8% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
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 | 12.9% | 10.9% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 8.8% | -8.8% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.1% | 19% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 21.3% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 27% | 33.6% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.2% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 3% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 87.3% | 81.8% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 85.6% 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% | 85.6% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 4% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.1% | 85.4% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 10.8% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 1.1% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0.2% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manchester Close was 38.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.0% lower than the Almond Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Manchester Close has the 13th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Almond Hill and the 53rd lowest crime rate of 246 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Manchester Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-05-30 | £562,859 |
| 38 Manchester Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2023-07-24 | £515,025 |
| 10 Manchester Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £567,000 | 2022-08-12 | £564,655 |
| 13 Manchester Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2022-04-27 | £611,270 |
| 16 Manchester Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2021-12-10 | £661,288 |
SG1 4TQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 228 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 58 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 4,363 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellfield Wood Junior School Ripon Road , SG1 4QZ | - not rated | 432 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Wood Infant School Ripon Road , SG1 4QZ | - not rated | 432 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leys Primary and Nursery School Ripon Road , SG1 4QZ | 3out of 4 | 432 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Giles Junior School Durham Road , SG1 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Giles Infant and Nursery School Durham Road , SG1 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclay School Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | - not rated | 2,037 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,037 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 2,319 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne School High Street , SG1 3BE | - not rated | 2,319 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Hitchin Road , SG1 4AE | 3out of 4 | 2,364 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 | 3,984 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 | 2,124 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| High Wick School Webb Rise , SG1 5QU | - not rated | 2,124 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,124 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larwood School Webb Rise , SG1 5QU | - not rated | 2,124 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 4out of 4 | 2,827 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Nicholas PH | St. Nicholas Public House, 55 Canterbury Way | 507 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Park RIPON ROAD | grass pitches | 430 yd |
| St. Nicholas Park CHERWELL DRIVE | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| Round Diamond Primary School WHITEHORSE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 924 yd |
| Giles Junior School DURHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Dominate Fitness Ltd (Closed) Senate Place Senate Place Whitworth Road | health and fitness suite | 1,044 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 | 57.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.