Sefton Road is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG1 5RJ 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 Sefton Road, Stevenage, SG1 5RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG1 5RH, SG1 5RL, SG1 5RS, SG1 5RR, SG1 5RN, SG1 5RT, SG1 5TP, SG1 5RE, SG1 4PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG1 5RJ is primarily male, with 54.4% of the population 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 | 44.6% | 45.6% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 55.4% | 54.4% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
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 | 31.9% | 38.4% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 41.5% | -7.6% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 12.5% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 4% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 41.9% | 45.7% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 41.6% | 36.2% | -5.4% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 13.1% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.2% | 17.3% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 12.4% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 20% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6.7% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 16.4% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 27.1% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 89.9% | 87.9% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
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 | 89.9% | 86.9% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 87.8% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 7.9% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 1.4% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.8% | 37.2% | 11.6% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sefton Road was 38.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.5% lower than the Manor average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sefton Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Manor and the 55th lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Sefton Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2022-05-23 | £343,238 |
| 44 Sefton Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2019-03-22 | £403,647 |
| 55 Sefton Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2018-06-11 | £395,494 |
| 61 Sefton Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2016-07-29 | £319,571 |
| 45 Sefton Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2016-06-10 | £355,363 |
SG1 5RJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SG1 5RJ 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,377 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martins Wood Primary School Mildmay Road , SG1 5RT | 3out of 4 | 299 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Giles Junior School Durham Road , SG1 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 417 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Giles Infant and Nursery School Durham Road , SG1 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 417 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leys Primary and Nursery School Ripon Road , SG1 4QZ | 3out of 4 | 803 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School Wisden Road , SG1 5JD | 3out of 4 | 832 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 2out of 4 | 2,003 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 2,039 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 2,353 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Hitchin Road , SG1 4AE | 3out of 4 | 2,709 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 | 3,311 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 | 1,413 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 2,041 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 3,757 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | 3out of 4 | 3,758 yd | Community special school | 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 | 319 yd | |
| Dine Ltd | Dine Ltd C/O Allied Bakeries, Cartwright Road | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Times Club | Times Club & Institute, The Oval | 280 yd | |
| The Lytton Players | The Lytton Theatre, Vardon Road | 574 yd | |
| St. Nicholas PH | St. Nicholas Public House, 55 Canterbury Way | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Pizza And Kebab | 31 The Oval, Stevenage | 280 yd | |
| New V & V | New V & V, 23 The Oval | 280 yd | |
| FryHouse | 25 The Oval, Stevenage | 281 yd | |
| The Oval Fish Bar | The Oval Fish Bar, 7 The Oval | 324 yd | |
| Rift Catering | 29 Verity Way, Stevenage | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | Co-Operative, 14 - 18 The Oval | 344 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Giles Junior School DURHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 537 yd |
| Changes Gym (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Wedgewood Way | health and fitness suite | 706 yd |
| Just For Women (Dominate Fitness Ltd) UNIT 1 UNIT 1 WEDGEWOOD WAY | health and fitness suite | 770 yd |
| Renegade Fitness Academy SENATE PLACE SENATE PLACE WHITWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 914 yd |
| Trotts Hill Primary School WISDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Moss Bury Primary School And Nursery WEBB RISE | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Dominate Fitness Ltd (Closed) Senate Place Senate Place Whitworth Road | health and fitness suite | 979 yd |
| Hampson Park HAMPSON PARK HAMPSON PARK WEBB RISE | grass pitches | 988 yd |
| St. Nicholas Park CHERWELL DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 179.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.