Cleveland Way is in Stevenage and in North Hertfordshire district. SG1 6BH is located in the Great Ashby electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hitchin and Harpenden. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cleveland Way, Stevenage, SG1 6BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG1 6BZ, SG1 6BU, SG1 6AX, SG1 6DT, SG1 6AY, SG1 6BB, SG1 6BG, SG1 6DS, SG1 6DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG1 6BH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 50.2% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 46.3% | 49.8% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SG1 6BH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.5% | 30.1% | -3.4% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 52.4% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 9.6% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 2.2% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 67.6% | 58.7% | -8.9% | 48.4% | 10.3% |
| Good health | 25.6% | 29.5% | 3.9% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 4.2% | 10.4% | 6.2% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around SG1 6BH this area, 9.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.9% | 9.1% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 10.4% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 16.9% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 16% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.3% | 43.3% | -1.0% | 33.8% | 9.5% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 3.3% | -2.8% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 0.7% | -4.8% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 80.6% | 83.6% | 3.0% | 81.4% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 84.8% 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 | 84.1% | 84.8% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 5.4% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Africa | 8.7% | 4% | -4.7% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.8% | 84% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 11% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 11% | 0% | -11.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cleveland Way was 34.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.5% lower than the Graveley, St Ippolyts & Wymondley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cleveland Way has the 10th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Graveley, St Ippolyts & Wymondley and the 142nd lowest crime rate of 413 local areas in North Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 283.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 Cleveland Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2025-03-24 | £316,198 |
| 7 Cleveland Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-11-15 | £354,597 |
| 99 Cleveland Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-07-10 | £326,478 |
| 107 Cleveland Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-03-06 | £321,944 |
| 107 Cleveland Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-03-01 | £332,500 |
SG1 6BH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 130 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 4,700 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round Diamond Primary School Whitehorse Lane , Great Ashby Way SG1 6NH | 4out of 4 | 300 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leys Primary and Nursery School Ripon Road , SG1 4QZ | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martins Wood Primary School Mildmay Road , SG1 5RT | 3out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Giles Junior School Durham Road , SG1 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Giles Infant and Nursery School Durham Road , SG1 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,488 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 | 2,356 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 2out of 4 | 3,108 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 3,336 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 3,428 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Hitchin Road , SG1 4AE | 3out of 4 | 3,563 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 | 4,699 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 | 2,791 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,834 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 3,339 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 5,052 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | 3out of 4 | 5,124 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dine Ltd | Dine Ltd C/O Allied Bakeries, Cartwright Road | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune's places | Unit 1, The Neighbourhood Centre Whitehorse Lane, Great Ashby | 232 yd | |
| PIVORA | Unit 2, The Neighbourhood Centre Whitehorse Lane, Great Ashby | 232 yd | |
| Smoky Boys | 37 Wedgwood Way, Stevenage | 492 yd | |
| Snack Attack | Pitch 1, Boulton Road | 525 yd | |
| Spice Kitchen | 14 Parsons Green Estate, Boulton Road | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens | Unit 6, The Neighbourhood Centre Whitehorse Lane, Great Ashby | 232 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Round Diamond Primary School WHITEHORSE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 404 yd |
| Dominate Fitness Ltd (Closed) Senate Place Senate Place Whitworth Road | health and fitness suite | 430 yd |
| Renegade Fitness Academy SENATE PLACE SENATE PLACE WHITWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 480 yd |
| St. Nicholas Park CHERWELL DRIVE | grass pitches | 595 yd |
| Just For Women (Dominate Fitness Ltd) UNIT 1 UNIT 1 WEDGEWOOD WAY | health and fitness suite | 662 yd |
| Changes Gym (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Wedgewood Way | health and fitness suite | 703 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 | 89.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.7% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.