Epsom Close, Stevenage, SG1 5TE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG1 5TE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.6%	51.8%	2.2%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	50.4%	48.2%	-2.2%	49.0%	-0.8%

Partnership Status

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	35.5%	41%	5.5%	37.9%	3.1%
Married: Opposite sex	42.9%	40%	-2.9%	44.2%	-4.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Separated	3.3%	3.2%	-0.1%	2.2%	1.0%
Divorced	11%	9.8%	-1.2%	9.1%	0.7%
Widowed	7.3%	5.7%	-1.6%	6.1%	-0.4%

Health

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	51.4%	43.5%	-7.9%	48.4%	-4.9%
Good health	29.6%	35%	5.4%	33.6%	1.4%
Fair health	13.6%	16.8%	3.2%	12.7%	4.1%
Bad health	3.7%	3.4%	-0.3%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	1.7%	1.3%	-0.4%	1.2%	0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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	15.3%	15.9%	0.6%	18.2%	-2.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.6%	13.7%	-4.9%	9.6%	4.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.6%	18.5%	-0.1%	13.4%	5.1%
Apprenticeship	4%	5.4%	1.4%	5.3%	0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15%	16.6%	1.6%	16.9%	-0.3%
Degree or Similar	21.6%	26.4%	4.8%	33.8%	-7.4%
Other	7%	3.5%	-3.5%	2.8%	0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.8% 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%	3.9%	3.9%	1.1%	2.8%
Indian	5.9%	6.7%	0.8%	3.1%	3.6%
Other Asian	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	1.5%	4.4%	2.9%	2.5%	1.9%
Black Caribbean	0.7%	2.8%	2.1%	1.0%	1.8%
Other Black	0.7%	0.5%	-0.2%	0.5%	0.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and African	0.2%	2.1%	1.9%	0.4%	1.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	87.7%	77.8%	-9.9%	81.4%	-3.6%
Arab	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.2% 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	91.1%	85.2%	-5.9%	83.2%	2.0%
European Union	2.2%	4.7%	2.5%	6.1%	-1.4%
Africa	4%	3.6%	-0.4%	2.7%	0.9%
Middle East and Asia	2.2%	4.1%	1.9%	5.6%	-1.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.2%	2.3%	2.1%	1.3%	1.0%
Oceania	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.9%	84.8%	-4.1%	83.2%	1.6%
10+ Years	0.2%	10.3%	10.1%	9.8%	0.5%
5-10 Years	0.7%	1%	0.3%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	2.7%	1.8%	-0.9%	2.2%	-0.4%
Less than 2 years	7.4%	2.1%	-5.3%	1.9%	0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.4%	76.7%	1.7%
Ireland	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Germany	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
Central and Western Africa	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Southern Asia	1%	1.2%	-0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
No passport held	14.8%	13.5%	1.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.3%	37.2%	9.1%
Christian	35.9%	46.2%	-10.3%
Hindu	2.3%	1.7%	0.6%
Muslim	3.9%	6.5%	-2.6%
Sikh	2.1%	0.9%	1.2%
Other religion	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Not answered	8%	6.0%	2.0%

Safety

Is Epsom Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Epsom Close was 32.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.8% lower than the Manor average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Epsom Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Manor and the 45th lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,100

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in SG1 5TE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Epsom Close are based on 139 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Stevenage.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Epsom Close, Stevenage, SG1 5TE

Estimated Average Property Prices for SG1 5TE

Average Price
£335,793

Semi-Detached
£427,119

Terraced
£397,476

Detached
£382,361

Flats/Maisonettes
£226,200

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Epsom Close

Average Price
£345,102

Semi-Detached
£444,270

Terraced
£404,078

Detached
£433,134

Flats/Maisonettes
£245,407

Other
£239,247

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Epsom CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
63 Epsom Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£375,000	2024-11-29	£380,811
51 Epsom Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£230,000	2024-07-12	£236,999
37 Epsom Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£385,000	2024-02-08	£417,290
31 Epsom Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£200,000	2023-11-28	£209,605
25 Epsom Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£235,000	2023-11-17	£246,286

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SG1 5TE

Employment

SG1 5TE 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	117
Retired	48
Part-Time Employee	45
Self-Employed	28
Long-Term Sick or disabled	22
Student (economically inactive)	17
Looking after home or family	14
Other	12
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	36
Manufacturing	29
Human health and social work activities	23
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Accommodation and food service activities	16
Construction	14
Education	14
Administrative and support service activities	10
Other	10
Transport and storage	9
Information and communication	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA	3out of 4	3,110 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Martins Wood Primary School Mildmay Road , SG1 5RT	3out of 4	202 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Giles Junior School Durham Road , SG1 4JQ	3out of 4	828 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Giles Infant and Nursery School Durham Road , SG1 4JQ	3out of 4	828 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery Webb Rise , SG1 5PA	3out of 4	832 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lodge Farm Primary School Mobbsbury Way , Chells SG2 0HP	3out of 4	1,014 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS	3out of 4	876 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT	3out of 4	1,748 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB	2out of 4	2,242 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE	3out of 4	2,593 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Hitchin Road , SG1 4AE	3out of 4	3,022 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
North Hertfordshire College Monkswood Way , SG1 1LA	- not rated	3,230 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ	3out of 4	1,310 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ	3out of 4	1,419 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT	3out of 4	1,751 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS	3out of 4	3,467 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN	3out of 4	3,545 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Daisy's Kitchen	Daisys Kitchen, 1 The Oval	601 yd
Timebridge Community Centre	Mobbsbury Way, Stevenage	736 yd
FREEconomy.today	Timebridge Community Centre, Mobbsbury Way	736 yd
The Nobel School	Nobel School, Mobbsbury Way	777 yd
Dine Ltd	Dine Ltd C/O Allied Bakeries, Cartwright Road	967 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Times Club	Times Club & Institute, The Oval	586 yd
The Lytton Players	The Lytton Theatre, Vardon Road	707 yd
Emperors Head PH	Emperors Head, 1 Emperors Gate	798 yd
Glebe Sports	6A The Glebe, Chells Way	1,057 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino's Pizza	85 Mobbsbury Way, Stevenage	423 yd
Rupa Tandoori	Rupa Tandoori Take Away, 87 Mobbsbury Way	423 yd
Rift Catering	29 Verity Way, Stevenage	428 yd
FryHouse	25 The Oval, Stevenage	583 yd
New V & V	New V & V, 23 The Oval	586 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-Operative	Co-Operative, 14 - 18 The Oval		601 yd
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, Chells Way		1,068 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	783 yd
Moss Bury Primary School And Nursery WEBB RISE	grass pitches	878 yd
Changes Gym (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Wedgewood Way	health and fitness suite	892 yd
Just For Women (Dominate Fitness Ltd) UNIT 1 UNIT 1 WEDGEWOOD WAY	health and fitness suite	927 yd
Giles Junior School DURHAM ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	932 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	77.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	73.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SG1 5TE