Speke Close is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG2 0NQ is located in the Chells electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stevenage. This postcode has been in use since 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Speke Close, Stevenage, SG2 0NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG2 0NG, SG2 0NE, SG2 9HX, SG2 0NF, SG2 0NT, SG2 0NU, SG2 9HY, SG2 0NS, SG2 0NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG2 0NQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.4% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.6% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 30.6% | 33.3% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.5% | 46.1% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 10.3% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 7.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) 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 | 53.9% | 45.6% | -8.3% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 33% | 39.7% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 10.7% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 12.2% | 10% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 10.5% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 17% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 8% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 16% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.7% | 38.5% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.5% | 88.9% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 89.3% 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 | 91.8% | 89.3% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 89.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.7% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 0% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Speke Close was 95.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.9% higher than the Bandley Hill & Poplars average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Speke Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Bandley Hill & Poplars and the 99th highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 59.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Speke Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-09-09 | £282,130 |
| 1 Speke Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-02-26 | £330,420 |
| 2 Speke Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2012-06-08 | £317,972 |
| 6 Speke Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2006-09-01 | £411,297 |
| 2 Speke Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2005-11-11 | £315,424 |
SG2 0NQ 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support 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 | 1,837 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camps Hill Primary School Chells Way , SG2 0LT | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashtree Primary School and Nursery Chertsey Rise , SG2 9JQ | 2out of 4 | 749 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Farm Primary School Mobbsbury Way , Chells SG2 0HP | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Wood Primary School Featherston Road , SG2 9PP | 2out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedwell Primary School Bedwell Crescent , SG1 1NJ | 2out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 969 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwell School Barnwell , SG2 9SW | 2out of 4 | 1,813 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 2out of 4 | 3,313 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 3,603 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 | 2,839 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 | 631 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 2,013 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,101 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | 3out of 4 | 2,462 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gangnam Restaurant | 22 - 24 The Glebe, Chells Way | 922 yd | |
| Chells Cafe | 28 The Glebe, Chells Way | 922 yd | |
| Poplars Fish Bar | Magpie Crescent, Stevenage | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Squirrel | Austen Paths, Stevenage | 321 yd | |
| The Crown | 56 Long Lane, Aston | 826 yd | |
| Glebe Sports | 6A The Glebe, Chells Way | 922 yd | |
| The Coopers Inn | The Coopers Inn, Magpie Crescent | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden's Place | 16 The Glebe, Chells Way | 922 yd | |
| Gate Of India | 20 The Glebe, Chells Way | 939 yd | |
| Sea Breeze Fish And Chips | 8 Burwell Road, Stevenage | 973 yd | |
| Big Chef | 6 Burwell Road, Stevenage | 973 yd | |
| Golden Fry Fish Bar | 3 The Glebe, Chells Way | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Chells Way | 988 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Plc | Magpie Crescent, Stevenage | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chells Park FERRIER ROAD | grass pitches | 289 yd |
| Barnwell School (East) (Closed) Collenswood Road | grass pitches | 598 yd |
| Ashtree Primary School CHERTSEY RISE | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Ridgemond Park Training Centre (Closed) Faraday Road | grass pitches | 857 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 | 154.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.