Newgate, Stevenage, SG2 9DT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG2 9DT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.3%	49.3%	-1.0%	51.0%	-1.7%
Male	49.7%	50.7%	1.0%	49.0%	1.7%

Partnership Status

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	35.5%	38.8%	3.3%	37.9%	0.9%
Married: Opposite sex	44.4%	39.2%	-5.2%	44.2%	-5.0%
Separated	3%	3.5%	0.5%	2.2%	1.3%
Divorced	11.5%	13.3%	1.8%	9.1%	4.2%
Widowed	5.6%	5.1%	-0.5%	6.1%	-1.0%

Health

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	45.6%	52.3%	6.7%	48.4%	3.9%
Good health	37.6%	32.5%	-5.1%	33.6%	-1.1%
Fair health	11.1%	10.8%	-0.3%	12.7%	-1.9%
Bad health	4%	2.9%	-1.1%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	1.7%	1.5%	-0.2%	1.2%	0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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	20.9%	12.6%	-8.3%	18.2%	-5.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	22.6%	15.7%	-6.9%	9.6%	6.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.5%	18.9%	1.4%	13.4%	5.5%
Apprenticeship	6%	5.5%	-0.5%	5.3%	0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.4%	20.5%	8.1%	16.9%	3.6%
Degree or Similar	16.2%	24.8%	8.6%	33.8%	-9.0%
Other	4.3%	2%	-2.3%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.4% 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%	1.2%	1.2%	1.1%	0.1%
Chinese	2.3%	0.9%	-1.4%	0.7%	0.2%
Indian	1.3%	1.8%	0.5%	3.1%	-1.3%
Pakistani	0%	2.6%	2.6%	2.7%	-0.1%
Other Asian	1.7%	3.2%	1.5%	1.6%	1.6%
Black African	5.7%	1.8%	-3.9%	2.5%	-0.7%
Black Caribbean	2%	0.3%	-1.7%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	0.8%	0.7%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2%	1.8%	-0.2%	0.9%	0.9%
Mixed Other	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	83.2%	82.4%	-0.8%	81.4%	1.0%
Arab	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Other	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.6%	-0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.5% 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	87.9%	81.5%	-6.4%	83.2%	-1.7%
European Union	0.7%	7.8%	7.1%	6.1%	1.7%
Rest of Europe	1.3%	1.7%	0.4%	0.8%	0.9%
Africa	4%	3.2%	-0.8%	2.7%	0.5%
Middle East and Asia	4%	5.2%	1.2%	5.6%	-0.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	0.6%	-0.4%	1.3%	-0.7%
Oceania	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	85.9%	82.2%	-3.7%	83.2%	-1.0%
10+ Years	0%	13.1%	13.1%	9.8%	3.3%
5-10 Years	0.7%	2.6%	1.9%	2.9%	-0.3%
2-5 Years	4.4%	1.7%	-2.7%	2.2%	-0.5%
Less than 2 years	9.1%	0.3%	-8.8%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.2%	76.7%	1.5%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
France	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Italy	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Spain	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Poland	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	2%	1.5%	0.5%
Other Europe	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Central and Western Africa	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Southern Asia	1.7%	1.2%	0.5%
No passport held	12.8%	13.5%	-0.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	49.3%	37.2%	12.1%
Christian	38.6%	46.2%	-7.6%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	1.2%	1.7%	-0.5%
Muslim	5.2%	6.5%	-1.3%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Newgate Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newgate was 43.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.5% lower than the Longmeadow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Newgate has the 13th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Longmeadow and the 73rd lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,400

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in SG2 9DT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Newgate are based on 47 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Stevenage.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Newgate, Stevenage, SG2 9DT

Estimated Average Property Prices for SG2 9DT

Average Price
£304,204

Semi-Detached
£358,706

Terraced
£285,785

Detached
£360,969

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Newgate

Average Price
£310,319

Semi-Detached
£359,009

Terraced
£301,800

Detached
£358,996

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on NewgateStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
26 Newgate, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£415,000	2024-11-22	£429,177
67 Newgate, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£265,000	2024-07-05	£271,632
41 Newgate, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£278,000	2020-02-14	£339,471
61 Newgate, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£253,000	2019-12-13	£312,419
26 Newgate, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£276,000	2017-06-13	£335,431

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SG2 9DT

Employment

SG2 9DT 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	116
Retired	34
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	21
Looking after home or family	14
Student (economically inactive)	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Other	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Unemployed	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Human health and social work activities	21
Construction	19
Other	13
Administrative and support service activities	11
Education	10
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Financial and insurance activities	7
Information and communication	6
Manufacturing	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Transport and storage	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA	3out of 4	577 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery Six Hills Way , SG2 0PZ	3out of 4	378 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Peartree Spring Primary School Hydean Way , SG2 9GG	3out of 4	693 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bedwell Primary School Bedwell Crescent , SG1 1NJ	2out of 4	946 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School Bedwell Crescent , SG1 1NJ	3out of 4	1,032 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Broom Barns Primary School Homestead Moat , Bedwell SG1 1UE	3out of 4	1,090 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT	3out of 4	830 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Barnwell School Barnwell , SG2 9SW	2out of 4	1,086 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS	3out of 4	1,944 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB	2out of 4	2,776 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE	3out of 4	2,952 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
North Hertfordshire College Monkswood Way , SG1 1LA	- not rated	1,411 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT	3out of 4	826 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS	3out of 4	997 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN	3out of 4	1,028 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ	3out of 4	1,505 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ	3out of 4	1,763 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Costello's	Costello's, Fairlands Way	563 yd
Bengal Lounge	23 The Hyde, Stevenage	906 yd
Lace Lounge Restaurant	Lace Lounge, 7 - 9 The Hyde	908 yd
Hyde Cafe Ltd	22 The Hyde, Stevenage	913 yd
Hyde Chicken	20 The Hyde, Stevenage	913 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Old Red Lion	Old Red Lion PH, Hydean Way	733 yd
The Peartree Public House	Valley Way, Stevenage	844 yd
Shephall Tavern	16 The Hyde, Stevenage	906 yd
Poachers	Poachers, 129 Bedwell Crescent	981 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Drumstick/Impresso Pizza	11 Hydean Way, Stevenage	595 yd
Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway	Lucky Star, 7 Hydean Way	595 yd
Peri Peri Original - Stevenage	Peri Peri Original -Stevenage, 11 Hydean Way	600 yd
Sea Breeze Fish And Chips	8 Burwell Road, Stevenage	661 yd
Big Chef	6 Burwell Road, Stevenage	661 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op Store	Co-Op, 14 The Hyde		945 yd
Bedwell Supermarket	107 - 109 Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage		981 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Peartree Park PEARTREE WAY	grass pitches	322 yd
St Nicholas Ce Primary School SIX HILLS WAY	grass pitches	504 yd
Barnwell School (Middle) SHEPHALL GREEN	grass pitches, tennis courts	873 yd
Bedwell Community Centre BEDWELL CRESCENT		918 yd
Barnwell School (Upper) BARNWELL	grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts	1,006 yd
Featherstone Wood Primary School FEATHERSTON ROAD	grass pitches	1,029 yd
Ridgemond Park Training Centre (Closed) Faraday Road	grass pitches	1,037 yd
The Valley School VALLEY WAY	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,051 yd
Ashtree Primary School CHERTSEY RISE	grass pitches	1,056 yd
Valley Sports Academy BROADHALL WAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,071 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	138.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SG2 9DT