Wisden Road is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG1 5NL is located in the Martins Wood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stevenage. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wisden Road, Stevenage, SG1 5NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG1 5NN, SG1 5NJ, SG1 5NW, SG1 5ND, SG1 5JA, SG1 5NH, SG1 5NP, SG1 5NE, SG1 5JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG1 5NL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.9% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.1% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 28% | 26.7% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 44.1% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 12.5% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 15% | 13.5% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.1% | 44.7% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 25.1% | -8.2% | 33.6% | -8.5% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 18.4% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 9.6% | 3.9% | 4.0% | 5.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 30.4% | 25.5% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 10.6% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 18.8% | 3.8% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.7% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 12.8% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 23% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.5% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 2.6% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.1% | 85.2% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 3.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 86.9% 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 | 93.1% | 86.9% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 87.4% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 1.2% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.2% | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wisden Road was 46.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.5% higher than the Manor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wisden Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Manor and the 66th lowest crime rate of 246 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 119 Wisden Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2026-02-06 | £393,166 |
| 105 Wisden Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £372,500 | 2025-03-21 | £379,484 |
| 113 Wisden Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2023-07-21 | £290,220 |
| 119 Wisden Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-09-27 | £355,733 |
| 93 Wisden Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-10-16 | £132,089 |
SG1 5NL 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 5NL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 91 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 3,060 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School Wisden Road , SG1 5JD | 3out of 4 | 283 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Giles Junior School Durham Road , SG1 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 515 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Giles Infant and Nursery School Durham Road , SG1 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 515 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery Webb Rise , SG1 5PA | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martins Wood Primary School Mildmay Road , SG1 5RT | - not rated | 899 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 | 1,352 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,352 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne School High Street , SG1 3BE | - not rated | 1,704 yd | Community 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 | 2,748 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 | 840 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| High Wick School Webb Rise , SG1 5QU | - not rated | 840 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larwood School Webb Rise , SG1 5QU | - not rated | 840 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 4out of 4 | 1,735 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy's Kitchen | Daisys Kitchen, 1 The Oval | 449 yd | |
| Pin Green Community Association / Hampson Park Coffee Shop | Pin Green Community Centre, Pin Green Community Association / Hampson Park Coffee Shop | 523 yd | |
| Curry Village | 551 Lonsdale Road, Stevenage | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lytton Players | The Lytton Theatre, Vardon Road | 349 yd | |
| Times Club | Times Club & Institute, The Oval | 483 yd | |
| The Almond Tree | The Almond Tree Public House, 553 Lonsdale Road | 677 yd | |
| St. Nicholas PH | St. Nicholas Public House, 55 Canterbury Way | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oval Fish Bar | The Oval Fish Bar, 7 The Oval | 444 yd | |
| FryHouse | 25 The Oval, Stevenage | 483 yd | |
| New V & V | New V & V, 23 The Oval | 483 yd | |
| Royal Pizza And Kebab | 31 The Oval, Stevenage | 483 yd | |
| Rift Catering | 29 Verity Way, Stevenage | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | Co-Operative, 14 - 18 The Oval | 433 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trotts Hill Primary School WISDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 273 yd |
| Hampson Park HAMPSON PARK HAMPSON PARK WEBB RISE | grass pitches | 390 yd |
| Giles Junior School DURHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 441 yd |
| Moss Bury Primary School And Nursery WEBB RISE | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Larwood School WEBB RISE | artificial grass pitch | 906 yd |
| Canterbury Park RIPON ROAD | grass pitches | 942 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.