Lonsdale Road is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG1 5DL is located in the Almond Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stevenage. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lonsdale Road, Stevenage, SG1 5DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG1 5DW, SG1 5AL, SG1 5AN, SG1 5AJ, SG1 5DN, SG1 5DJ, SG1 5DP, SG1 5DH, SG1 5AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG1 5DL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.3% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.7% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 5DL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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 | 32.2% | 43.9% | 11.7% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 37% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -7.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 11.8% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 5.3% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 39.9% | 46.4% | 6.5% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 34.5% | -5.7% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 15.5% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.2% | 13.8% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.6% | 17.5% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 15% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 17.1% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 29.7% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 5.6% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 0.7% | -3.8% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 89.3% | 85.5% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 4.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 85.9% 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 | 87.6% | 85.9% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.3% | 86.2% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 8.2% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 2% | -6.2% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55% | 37.2% | 17.8% |
| Christian | 38.4% | 46.2% | -7.8% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lonsdale Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Almond Hill average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 265 Lonsdale Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2023-08-18 | £155,841 |
| 263 Lonsdale Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-08-26 | £191,168 |
| 257 Lonsdale Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-02-10 | £359,922 |
| 257 Lonsdale Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2013-03-15 | £336,644 |
| 265 Lonsdale Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2007-05-24 | £181,056 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 2,342 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlands Primary School Pound Avenue , SG1 3JA | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School Letchmore Road , SG1 3PS | 4out of 4 | 796 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School Bedwell Crescent , SG1 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery Webb Rise , SG1 5PA | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Almond Hill Junior School Almonds Lane , SG1 3RP | 3out of 4 | 1,000 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 | 1,008 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Hitchin Road , SG1 4AE | 3out of 4 | 1,928 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 | 1,716 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 | 320 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,809 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | 3out of 4 | 2,478 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 2,785 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, Roaring Meg Retail Park, London Road | 318 yd | |
| Harvester Restaurant | Roaring Meg Retail Park, Harvester Restaurant | 318 yd | |
| Curry Village | 551 Lonsdale Road, Stevenage | 383 yd | |
| Pin Green Community Association / Hampson Park Coffee Shop | Pin Green Community Centre, Pin Green Community Association / Hampson Park Coffee Shop | 567 yd | |
| Ralphie And Poppys Play Cafe | Ralphie And Poppys Play Cafe Ltd, 2 Popple Way | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drapers Arms | 76 - 78 High Street, Stevenage | 318 yd | |
| The Almond Tree | The Almond Tree Public House, 553 Lonsdale Road | 410 yd | |
| The Dun Cow | The Dun Cow, 32 Letchmore Road | 883 yd | |
| Poachers | Poachers, 129 Bedwell Crescent | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hings Chinese Takeaway | 12 Popple Way, Stevenage | 571 yd | |
| Mr Toppings | 10 Popple Way, Stevenage | 577 yd | |
| W J Rowe Ltd | W J Rowe, 119 Bedwell Crescent | 933 yd | |
| Jade Garden | Jade Garden, 115 Bedwell Crescent | 933 yd | |
| Bedwell Pizza And Kebab | 125 Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedwell Supermarket | 107 - 109 Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage | 933 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, The Forum | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Larwood School WEBB RISE | artificial grass pitch | 265 yd |
| Fairlands Primary School POUND AVENUE | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| Hampson Park HAMPSON PARK HAMPSON PARK WEBB RISE | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields SISH LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 806 yd |
| Moss Bury Primary School And Nursery WEBB RISE | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Stevenage Swimming Centre ST. GEORGES WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 898 yd |
| Bedwell Community Centre BEDWELL CRESCENT | 965 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 | 62.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.