Archer Road is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG1 5QR 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 5QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG1 5QP, SG1 5QL, SG1 5QN, SG1 5QJ, SG1 5HF, SG1 5HW, SG1 5QQ, SG1 5QG, SG1 5QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG1 5QR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51.2% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 51.2% | 48.8% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 5QR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% 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 | 41.5% | 42.3% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.9% | 35.6% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -8.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 11.3% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 6% | -4.6% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 40.6% | 45.8% | 5.2% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 33.6% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 14.8% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 4.8% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 21.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.9% | 23% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.7% | 14.8% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 16.6% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 6.4% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 13.1% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 21.9% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -11.9% |
| Other | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.6% 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% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 90.7% | 80.6% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -0.8% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 89.7% | 87.7% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 87.7% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 0.8% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.6% | 37.2% | 18.4% |
| Christian | 33.5% | 46.2% | -12.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Archer Road was 346.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 176.8% higher than the Almond Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Archer Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Almond Hill and the 14th highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 189.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 475 Archer Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-06-21 | £325,257 |
| 553 Archer Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £260,500 | 2023-07-28 | £260,235 |
| 519 Archer Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-04-15 | £130,210 |
| 529 Archer Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-03-16 | £137,304 |
| 467 Archer Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2020-08-27 | £348,923 |
SG1 5QR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 2,426 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery Webb Rise , SG1 5PA | 3out of 4 | 452 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School Bedwell Crescent , SG1 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 837 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School Wisden Road , SG1 5JD | 3out of 4 | 837 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedwell Primary School Bedwell Crescent , SG1 1NJ | 2out of 4 | 944 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlands Primary School Pound Avenue , SG1 3JA | 3out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,291 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 1,608 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Hitchin Road , SG1 4AE | 3out of 4 | 2,204 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 | 2,103 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 | 201 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | 3out of 4 | 2,683 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 2,852 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 | 212 yd | |
| Curry Village | 551 Lonsdale Road, Stevenage | 437 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, Roaring Meg Retail Park, London Road | 820 yd | |
| Harvester Restaurant | Roaring Meg Retail Park, Harvester Restaurant | 820 yd | |
| Daisy's Kitchen | Daisys Kitchen, 1 The Oval | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Almond Tree | The Almond Tree Public House, 553 Lonsdale Road | 459 yd | |
| The Lytton Players | The Lytton Theatre, Vardon Road | 650 yd | |
| Drapers Arms | 76 - 78 High Street, Stevenage | 820 yd | |
| Times Club | Times Club & Institute, The Oval | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rift Catering | 29 Verity Way, Stevenage | 818 yd | |
| The Oval Fish Bar | The Oval Fish Bar, 7 The Oval | 930 yd | |
| FryHouse | 25 The Oval, Stevenage | 975 yd | |
| New V & V | New V & V, 23 The Oval | 979 yd | |
| Royal Pizza And Kebab | 31 The Oval, Stevenage | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | Co-Operative, 14 - 18 The Oval | 901 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Chells Way | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Larwood School WEBB RISE | artificial grass pitch | 259 yd |
| Hampson Park HAMPSON PARK HAMPSON PARK WEBB RISE | grass pitches | 327 yd |
| Moss Bury Primary School And Nursery WEBB RISE | grass pitches | 358 yd |
| Marriotts School Sports Facilities (Closed) Telford Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 853 yd |
| Trotts Hill Primary School WISDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 913 yd |
| Marriotts Sports Centre TELFORD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 919 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 | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.