Kings Walden Rise is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG2 0JX is located in the Manor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stevenage. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kings Walden Rise, Stevenage, SG2 0JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG2 0JG, SG2 0JY, SG2 0JU, SG2 0JQ, SG2 0JZ, SG2 0JJ, SG2 0JH, SG2 7DQ, SG2 0JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG2 0JX 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 | 48% | 50.2% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 52% | 49.8% | -2.2% | 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 SG2 0JX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% 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 | 31.7% | 30.3% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 53.8% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 9.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 7.2% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 6.4% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 51.3% | 46.3% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 38% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 13.2% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
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 | 14.7% | 18.3% | 3.6% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 9.1% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 13.9% | -7.1% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 18.7% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 27% | 33.3% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2.8% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% 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% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 5.9% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 87.6% | 85% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 90.9% | 87.9% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Africa | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 88.5% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 76.7% | 13.2% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 58.9% | 46.2% | 12.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings Walden Rise was 59.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.3% lower than the Chells average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kings Walden Rise has the 7th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Chells and the 101st lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Kings Walden Rise, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-04-12 | £225,796 |
| 43 Kings Walden Rise, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-11-10 | £300,649 |
| 20 Kings Walden Rise, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-08-03 | £315,000 |
| 54 Kings Walden Rise, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-06-23 | £239,270 |
| 6 Kings Walden Rise, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2022-12-16 | £449,163 |
SG2 0JX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,825 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 | 563 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martins Wood Primary School Mildmay Road , SG1 5RT | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camps Hill Primary School Chells Way , SG2 0LT | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery Webb Rise , SG1 5PA | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Giles Junior School Durham Road , SG1 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 382 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 2out of 4 | 2,698 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwell School Barnwell , SG2 9SW | 2out of 4 | 3,013 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 3,042 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 | 3,245 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 | 864 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,670 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 3,131 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | 3out of 4 | 3,340 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nobel School | Nobel School, Mobbsbury Way | 379 yd | |
| Timebridge Community Centre | Mobbsbury Way, Stevenage | 430 yd | |
| FREEconomy.today | Timebridge Community Centre, Mobbsbury Way | 430 yd | |
| Gangnam Restaurant | 22 - 24 The Glebe, Chells Way | 715 yd | |
| Chells Cafe | 28 The Glebe, Chells Way | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emperors Head PH | Emperors Head, 1 Emperors Gate | 410 yd | |
| Glebe Sports | 6A The Glebe, Chells Way | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fry Fish & Chip Shop | Golden Fry Fish & Chip Shop, 11Emperors Gate | 410 yd | |
| Hasan Balti | Hassan Balti, 7 Emperors Gate | 410 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 85 Mobbsbury Way, Stevenage | 439 yd | |
| Rupa Tandoori | Rupa Tandoori Take Away, 87 Mobbsbury Way | 439 yd | |
| Golden Fry Fish Bar | 3 The Glebe, Chells Way | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Chells Way | 791 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 383 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 68.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.