Derby Way, Stevenage, SG1 5TN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG1 5TN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.3%	50.6%	0.3%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	49.7%	49.4%	-0.3%	49.0%	0.4%

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	33.5%	41.9%	8.4%	37.9%	4.0%
Married: Opposite sex	49.8%	42.7%	-7.1%	44.2%	-1.5%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0.7%	-0.1%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	3.1%	2.6%	-0.5%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	7%	7.5%	0.5%	9.1%	-1.6%
Widowed	5.8%	4.5%	-1.3%	6.1%	-1.6%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	49.7%	53.6%	3.9%	48.4%	5.2%
Good health	35.7%	37%	1.3%	33.6%	3.4%
Fair health	10.9%	7.7%	-3.2%	12.7%	-5.0%
Bad health	3.4%	1.5%	-1.9%	4.0%	-2.5%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.9%

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	16.3%	11.2%	-5.1%	18.2%	-7.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.3%	10.8%	-5.5%	9.6%	1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.7%	13.4%	-3.3%	13.4%	0.0%
Apprenticeship	1.6%	5.6%	4.0%	5.3%	0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14%	21.9%	7.9%	16.9%	5.0%
Degree or Similar	31.5%	36.1%	4.6%	33.8%	2.3%
Other	3.5%	1.1%	-2.4%	2.8%	-1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	1.2%	2.1%	0.9%	1.1%	1.0%
Chinese	1.6%	1.2%	-0.4%	0.7%	0.5%
Indian	2.5%	0.9%	-1.6%	3.1%	-2.2%
Pakistani	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.7%	-1.5%
Other Asian	2.2%	3.2%	1.0%	1.6%	1.6%
Black African	3.7%	8.5%	4.8%	2.5%	6.0%
Other Black	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.5%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.4%	1.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.9%	2.4%	0.5%	0.9%	1.5%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	84.5%	77.6%	-6.9%	81.4%	-3.8%
Other	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.1% 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%	81.1%	-5.9%	83.2%	-2.1%
European Union	4.3%	7.1%	2.8%	6.1%	1.0%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	2.5%	5.9%	3.4%	2.7%	3.2%
Middle East and Asia	5.6%	5%	-0.6%	5.6%	-0.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	86%	81.3%	-4.7%	83.2%	-1.9%
10+ Years	0%	10.1%	10.1%	9.8%	0.3%
5-10 Years	2.8%	5%	2.2%	2.9%	2.1%
2-5 Years	5.6%	1.5%	-4.1%	2.2%	-0.7%
Less than 2 years	5.6%	2.1%	-3.5%	1.9%	0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.7%	76.7%	4.0%
Ireland	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Romania	2.4%	0.9%	1.5%
Other EU countries	2.7%	1.5%	1.2%
Other Europe	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
South and Eastern Africa	2.1%	0.2%	1.9%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
South-East Asia	1.2%	0.2%	1.0%
No passport held	7.1%	13.5%	-6.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.7%	37.2%	7.5%
Christian	47.9%	46.2%	1.7%
Muslim	4.1%	6.5%	-2.4%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	2.4%	6.0%	-3.6%

Safety

Is Derby Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Derby Way was 90.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 107.2% higher than the Manor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Derby Way has the 15th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Manor and the 107th highest crime rate of 246 local areas in Stevenage .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.8%.

🔎 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 5TN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 6/10 (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) - 5/10 (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 Derby Way are based on 189 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 Derby Way, Stevenage, SG1 5TN

Estimated Average Property Prices for SG1 5TN

Average Price
£330,843

Semi-Detached
£342,092

Terraced
£331,614

Detached
£300,634

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Derby Way

Average Price
£322,922

Semi-Detached
£370,642

Terraced
£349,885

Detached
£385,398

Flats/Maisonettes
£141,003

Other
£74,369

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Derby WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
162 Derby Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£330,000	2025-09-15	£333,065
157 Derby Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£319,000	2025-09-04	£321,954
145 Derby Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2023-11-29	£305,069
149 Derby Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£313,000	2023-07-24	£311,091
144 Derby Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£300,000	2022-12-08	£288,212

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SG1 5TN

Employment

SG1 5TN 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	146
Retired	32
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	31
Student (economically inactive)	8
Other	7
Looking after home or family	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	34
Manufacturing	18
Information and communication	17
Education	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Construction	11
Transport and storage	11
Human health and social work activities	10
Financial and insurance activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Other	7
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	2,931 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	- not rated	395 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Martins Wood Primary School Mildmay Road , SG1 5RT	1out of 4	406 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery Webb Rise , SG1 5PA	3out of 4	735 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lodge Farm Primary School Mobbsbury Way , Chells SG2 0HP	- not rated	823 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lodge Farm Junior Mixed School Mobbsbury Way , Chells SG2 0HP	- not rated	823 yd	Community school	No	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	691 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT	3out of 4	1,567 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Collenswood School Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ	- not rated	2,176 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Barclay School Walkern Road , SG1 3RB	- not rated	2,265 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB	3out of 4	2,265 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	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	3,107 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	4out of 4	1,117 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hilltop School Webb Rise , SG1 5QU	- not rated	1,351 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
High Wick School Webb Rise , SG1 5QU	- not rated	1,351 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ	3out of 4	1,351 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Larwood School Webb Rise , SG1 5QU	- not rated	1,351 yd	Foundation 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	572 yd
Timebridge Community Centre	Mobbsbury Way, Stevenage	634 yd
FREEconomy.today	Timebridge Community Centre, Mobbsbury Way	634 yd
The Nobel School	Nobel School, Mobbsbury Way	689 yd
Chells Cafe	28 The Glebe, Chells Way	940 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Times Club	Times Club & Institute, The Oval	569 yd
The Lytton Players	The Lytton Theatre, Vardon Road	615 yd
Emperors Head PH	Emperors Head, 1 Emperors Gate	866 yd
Glebe Sports	6A The Glebe, Chells Way	940 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino's Pizza	85 Mobbsbury Way, Stevenage	310 yd
Rupa Tandoori	Rupa Tandoori Take Away, 87 Mobbsbury Way	310 yd
Rift Catering	29 Verity Way, Stevenage	324 yd
FryHouse	25 The Oval, Stevenage	565 yd
New V & V	New V & V, 23 The Oval	569 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-Operative	Co-Operative, 14 - 18 The Oval		564 yd
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, Chells Way		940 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	694 yd
Moss Bury Primary School And Nursery WEBB RISE	grass pitches	730 yd
Giles Junior School DURHAM ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	933 yd
Hampson Park HAMPSON PARK HAMPSON PARK WEBB RISE	grass pitches	979 yd
Changes Gym (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Wedgewood Way	health and fitness suite	1,036 yd
Just For Women (Dominate Fitness Ltd) UNIT 1 UNIT 1 WEDGEWOOD WAY	health and fitness suite	1,074 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	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%

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	90 Mbit/s
Average download speed	162.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of SG1 5TN