Whitehorse Lane is in Stevenage and in North Hertfordshire district. SG1 6NJ is located in the Great Ashby electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hitchin and Harpenden. This postcode has been in use since 2007-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whitehorse Lane, Stevenage, SG1 6NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG1 6DS, SG1 6DQ, SG1 6NP, SG1 6DU, SG1 6DP, SG1 4QS, SG1 6NH, SG1 6DT, SG1 6BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG1 6NJ 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 | 52.6% | 51.2% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.8% | 1.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.6% | 32.9% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 49.3% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 12.1% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 61.5% | 59.8% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 11.4% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 30.6% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 4.6% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -6.5% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 6NJ this area, 9.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.3% | 9.6% | 3.3% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 9.6% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 15.3% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.2% | 20.3% | 2.1% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.3% | 39.1% | -1.2% | 33.8% | 5.3% |
| Other | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.9% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 6% | 4.4% | -1.6% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 81% | 77.9% | -3.1% | 81.4% | -3.5% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 82.8% 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 | 83.9% | 82.8% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 3.4% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 6% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.3% | 82.6% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 10.1% | 7.5% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 1.6% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 2.1% | -5.4% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitehorse Lane was 23.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.1% lower than the Graveley, St Ippolyts & Wymondley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whitehorse Lane has the 5th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Graveley, St Ippolyts & Wymondley and the 84th lowest crime rate of 414 local areas in North Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 123.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Whitehorse Lane, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2026-01-09 | £401,500 |
| 35 Whitehorse Lane, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-10-24 | £369,455 |
| 14 Whitehorse Lane, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-05-28 | £391,439 |
| 39 Whitehorse Lane, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-05-17 | £466,509 |
| 30 Whitehorse Lane, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £462,500 | 2022-11-07 | £489,464 |
| Full-Time Employee | 155 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 4,433 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 | 210 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Round Diamond Primary School Whitehorse Lane , Great Ashby Way SG1 6NH | - not rated | 210 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Wood Junior School Ripon Road , SG1 4QZ | - not rated | 754 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Wood Infant School Ripon Road , SG1 4QZ | - not rated | 754 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leys Primary and Nursery School Ripon Road , SG1 4QZ | 3out of 4 | 754 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 | 2,106 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay School Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | - not rated | 2,891 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,891 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 3,071 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 3,218 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 4,433 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop School Webb Rise , SG1 5QU | - not rated | 2,527 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| High Wick School Webb Rise , SG1 5QU | - not rated | 2,527 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,527 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larwood School Webb Rise , SG1 5QU | - not rated | 2,527 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 4out of 4 | 2,581 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Nicholas PH | St. Nicholas Public House, 55 Canterbury Way | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune's places | Unit 1, The Neighbourhood Centre Whitehorse Lane, Great Ashby | 141 yd | |
| PIVORA | Unit 2, The Neighbourhood Centre Whitehorse Lane, Great Ashby | 141 yd | |
| Smoky Boys | 37 Wedgwood Way, Stevenage | 270 yd | |
| Famous Chef | 16 Wedgwood Gate Industrial Estate, Wedgwood Way | 421 yd | |
| The BIG Vending Company | 18 Wedgwood Gate Industrial Estate, Wedgwood Way | 421 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens | Unit 6, The Neighbourhood Centre Whitehorse Lane, Great Ashby | 141 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dominate Fitness Ltd (Closed) Senate Place Senate Place Whitworth Road | health and fitness suite | 148 yd |
| Renegade Fitness Academy SENATE PLACE SENATE PLACE WHITWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 221 yd |
| Round Diamond Primary School WHITEHORSE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 223 yd |
| St. Nicholas Park CHERWELL DRIVE | grass pitches | 355 yd |
| Just For Women (Dominate Fitness Ltd) UNIT 1 UNIT 1 WEDGEWOOD WAY | health and fitness suite | 459 yd |
| Changes Gym (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Wedgewood Way | health and fitness suite | 475 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 | 67.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 67.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 67.4% |
| 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 | 68.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.