Archer Road is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG1 5HB 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 Archer Road, Stevenage, SG1 5HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG1 5HD, SG1 5HA, SG1 5HE, SG1 5HF, SG1 5BS, SG1 5EU, SG1 5HR, SG1 5EX, SG1 5ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG1 5HB has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.1% of the population 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 | 51.3% | 56.1% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 5.1% |
| Male | 48.7% | 43.9% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -5.1% |
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 | 50.9% | 41% | -9.9% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.7% | 25.3% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -18.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 13.9% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 16.4% | 12.1% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.5% | 41.6% | -11.9% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 29.9% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 14.4% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 9.4% | 7.5% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.6% | 27.2% | 5.6% | 18.2% | 9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.7% | 13.5% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 15.9% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 14.7% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 17.7% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -16.1% |
| Other | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 0.9% | -2.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 4.7% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 84.8% | 84.7% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 85.8% 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% | 85.8% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 85.6% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 10.1% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 1.2% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Archer Road was 109.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.2% lower than the Almond Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Archer Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Almond Hill and the 80th highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -0.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Archer Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2024-08-16 | £161,783 |
| 29 Archer Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2023-04-24 | £174,479 |
| 87 Archer Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2023-02-10 | £345,351 |
| 71 Archer Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-01-21 | £348,432 |
| 55 Archer Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2021-10-22 | £289,817 |
SG1 5HB 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 2,083 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School Bedwell Crescent , SG1 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 532 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery Webb Rise , SG1 5PA | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedwell Primary School Bedwell Crescent , SG1 1NJ | 2out of 4 | 649 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlands Primary School Pound Avenue , SG1 3JA | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broom Barns Primary School Homestead Moat , Bedwell SG1 1UE | 3out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 2out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 1,709 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Hitchin Road , SG1 4AE | 3out of 4 | 2,360 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 | 1,788 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 | 252 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | 3out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 2,514 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pin Green Community Association / Hampson Park Coffee Shop | Pin Green Community Centre, Pin Green Community Association / Hampson Park Coffee Shop | 555 yd | |
| Curry Village | 551 Lonsdale Road, Stevenage | 641 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, Roaring Meg Retail Park, London Road | 750 yd | |
| Harvester Restaurant | Roaring Meg Retail Park, Harvester Restaurant | 750 yd | |
| Sweet T's Bakery | 111 Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Almond Tree | The Almond Tree Public House, 553 Lonsdale Road | 671 yd | |
| Drapers Arms | 76 - 78 High Street, Stevenage | 750 yd | |
| Poachers | Poachers, 129 Bedwell Crescent | 841 yd | |
| The Lytton Players | The Lytton Theatre, Vardon Road | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| W J Rowe Ltd | W J Rowe, 119 Bedwell Crescent | 841 yd | |
| Jade Garden | Jade Garden, 115 Bedwell Crescent | 841 yd | |
| Bedwell Pizza And Kebab | 125 Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage | 841 yd | |
| New Hings Chinese Takeaway | 12 Popple Way, Stevenage | 953 yd | |
| Mr Toppings | 10 Popple Way, Stevenage | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedwell Supermarket | 107 - 109 Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage | 841 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Chells Way | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Larwood School WEBB RISE | artificial grass pitch | 255 yd |
| Moss Bury Primary School And Nursery WEBB RISE | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| Marriotts School Sports Facilities (Closed) Telford Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 670 yd |
| Hampson Park HAMPSON PARK HAMPSON PARK WEBB RISE | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| Marriotts Sports Centre TELFORD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 711 yd |
| Bedwell Community Centre BEDWELL CRESCENT | 839 yd | |
| Ridgemond Park Training Centre (Closed) Faraday Road | grass pitches | 1,062 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 | 152.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.