Frobisher Drive is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG2 0HJ is located in the Chells electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stevenage. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Frobisher Drive, Stevenage, SG2 0HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG2 0HL, SG2 0HT, SG2 0EY, SG2 0EX, SG2 0HG, SG2 0HH, SG2 0HU, SG2 0DL, SG2 0HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG2 0HJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.8% | 51.1% | -4.7% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 44.2% | 48.9% | 4.7% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 SG2 0HJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% 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 | 20% | 30.3% | 10.3% | 37.9% | -7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 52.7% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 8.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 6.5% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 20% | 7.9% | -12.1% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 37.8% | 43.2% | 5.4% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 35.1% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 14.4% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 10.3% | 5.7% | -4.6% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 4.5% | 1.5% | -3.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 35.6% | 18.3% | -17.3% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 13.7% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 18.7% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 4.3% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 15.1% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 27.3% | 13.2% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.8% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.5% | 86.8% | -9.7% | 81.4% | 5.4% |
In this area, 83.3% 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 | 95.2% | 83.3% | -11.9% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| European Union | 1% | 7.4% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 83.8% | -9.5% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.7% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 1.2% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Frobisher Drive was 94.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.3% higher than the Chells average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Frobisher Drive has the 3rd highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Chells and the 100th highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Frobisher Drive, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2022-01-10 | £436,620 |
| 34 Frobisher Drive, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-12-14 | £521,569 |
| 13 Frobisher Drive, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2021-10-22 | £438,020 |
| 31 Frobisher Drive, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2021-03-08 | £562,660 |
| 40 Frobisher Drive, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2020-11-09 | £489,668 |
SG2 0HJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
SG2 0HJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 2,364 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodge Farm Primary School Mobbsbury Way , Chells SG2 0HP | 3out of 4 | 272 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camps Hill Primary School Chells Way , SG2 0LT | 3out of 4 | 525 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery Webb Rise , SG1 5PA | 3out of 4 | 692 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martins Wood Primary School Mildmay Road , SG1 5RT | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedwell Primary School Bedwell Crescent , SG1 1NJ | 2out of 4 | 1,046 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 | 267 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 2out of 4 | 2,394 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwell School Barnwell , SG2 9SW | 2out of 4 | 2,614 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 2,722 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 | 2,734 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 525 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 2,698 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | 3out of 4 | 2,851 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timebridge Community Centre | Mobbsbury Way, Stevenage | 84 yd | |
| FREEconomy.today | Timebridge Community Centre, Mobbsbury Way | 84 yd | |
| The Nobel School | Nobel School, Mobbsbury Way | 155 yd | |
| Chells Cafe | 28 The Glebe, Chells Way | 262 yd | |
| Gangnam Restaurant | 22 - 24 The Glebe, Chells Way | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glebe Sports | 6A The Glebe, Chells Way | 262 yd | |
| The Squirrel | Austen Paths, Stevenage | 841 yd | |
| Emperors Head PH | Emperors Head, 1 Emperors Gate | 922 yd | |
| The Lytton Players | The Lytton Theatre, Vardon Road | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fry Fish Bar | 3 The Glebe, Chells Way | 218 yd | |
| Times Square Pizza | Times Square Pizzas, 11 The Glebe | 218 yd | |
| Gate Of India | 20 The Glebe, Chells Way | 249 yd | |
| Golden's Place | 16 The Glebe, Chells Way | 262 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 85 Mobbsbury Way, Stevenage | 375 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Chells Way | 296 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 154 yd |
| Marriotts School Sports Facilities (Closed) Telford Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 711 yd |
| Marriotts Sports Centre TELFORD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 768 yd |
| Ridgemond Park Training Centre (Closed) Faraday Road | grass pitches | 804 yd |
| Moss Bury Primary School And Nursery WEBB RISE | grass pitches | 809 yd |
| Chells Park FERRIER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,007 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 | 181.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.