Archer Road is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG1 5HJ 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 5HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG1 5HN, SG1 5HD, SG1 5HH, SG1 5ET, SG1 5HE, SG1 5QH, SG1 5EU, SG1 5HB, SG1 1QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG1 5HJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 51.8% | 48.2% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 48.2% | 51.8% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 27.3% | 35.5% | 8.2% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 45.2% | -10.3% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 9.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 8.3% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 44.3% | 35.5% | -8.8% | 48.4% | -12.9% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 44.6% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 11.0% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 13.8% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 22.9% | 14.5% | -8.4% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 19.1% | 1.5% | 9.6% | 9.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22% | 18.6% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 12.7% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 28.2% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 2.9% | -2.8% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 85.4% | 87.3% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
In this area, 87% 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 | 87.5% | 87% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 5.4% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 87% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 1.4% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Archer Road was 321.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 156.8% higher than the Almond Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Archer Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Almond Hill and the 18th highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 171.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 Archer Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-05-14 | £311,404 |
| 224 Archer Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £348,500 | 2022-07-01 | £355,001 |
| 252 Archer Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £305,025 | 2022-04-06 | £314,297 |
| 228 Archer Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2022-01-14 | £364,270 |
| 204 Archer Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-09-29 | £325,532 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| 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 | 1,938 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 | 340 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedwell Primary School Bedwell Crescent , SG1 1NJ | 2out of 4 | 449 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery Webb Rise , SG1 5PA | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlands Primary School Pound Avenue , SG1 3JA | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camps Hill Primary School Chells Way , SG2 0LT | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 837 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 2out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwell School Barnwell , SG2 9SW | 2out of 4 | 2,406 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,813 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 | 459 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | 3out of 4 | 2,235 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 2,360 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 | 709 yd | |
| Costello's | Costello's, Fairlands Way | 844 yd | |
| Sweet T's Bakery | 111 Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage | 845 yd | |
| Curry Village | 551 Lonsdale Road, Stevenage | 851 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, Roaring Meg Retail Park, London Road | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poachers | Poachers, 129 Bedwell Crescent | 831 yd | |
| The Almond Tree | The Almond Tree Public House, 553 Lonsdale Road | 880 yd | |
| Drapers Arms | 76 - 78 High Street, Stevenage | 956 yd | |
| Glebe Sports | 6A The Glebe, Chells Way | 960 yd | |
| The Lytton Players | The Lytton Theatre, Vardon Road | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| W J Rowe Ltd | W J Rowe, 119 Bedwell Crescent | 831 yd | |
| Jade Garden | Jade Garden, 115 Bedwell Crescent | 831 yd | |
| Bedwell Pizza And Kebab | 125 Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage | 831 yd | |
| Times Square Pizza | Times Square Pizzas, 11 The Glebe | 936 yd | |
| Golden Fry Fish Bar | 3 The Glebe, Chells Way | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedwell Supermarket | 107 - 109 Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage | 832 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Chells Way | 845 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marriotts School Sports Facilities (Closed) Telford Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 450 yd |
| Larwood School WEBB RISE | artificial grass pitch | 473 yd |
| Marriotts Sports Centre TELFORD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 489 yd |
| Moss Bury Primary School And Nursery WEBB RISE | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| Bedwell Community Centre BEDWELL CRESCENT | 811 yd | |
| Hampson Park HAMPSON PARK HAMPSON PARK WEBB RISE | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Ridgemond Park Training Centre (Closed) Faraday Road | grass pitches | 839 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 | 145.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.