Kingsway, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4EL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG5 4EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.1%	50.1%	-3.0%	51.0%	-0.9%
Male	46.9%	49.9%	3.0%	49.0%	0.9%

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	24.6%	33.1%	8.5%	37.9%	-4.8%
Married: Opposite sex	52.7%	48.6%	-4.1%	44.2%	4.4%
Separated	2.7%	3.1%	0.4%	2.2%	0.9%
Divorced	8.3%	10.7%	2.4%	9.1%	1.6%
Widowed	11.7%	4.5%	-7.2%	6.1%	-1.6%

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	39.5%	43.4%	3.9%	48.4%	-5.0%
Good health	35.5%	39.3%	3.8%	33.6%	5.7%
Fair health	20.1%	13.6%	-6.5%	12.7%	0.9%
Bad health	3.4%	3.5%	0.1%	4.0%	-0.5%
Very bad health	1.5%	0.3%	-1.2%	1.2%	-0.9%

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	31.8%	23.5%	-8.3%	18.2%	5.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.8%	13.5%	-4.3%	9.6%	3.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.3%	13.1%	-0.2%	13.4%	-0.3%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	9%	4.5%	5.3%	3.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.1%	14.2%	5.1%	16.9%	-2.7%
Degree or Similar	17.8%	22.1%	4.3%	33.8%	-11.7%
Other	5.7%	4.5%	-1.2%	2.8%	1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.7%	0.1%
Indian	1.2%	3.2%	2.0%	3.1%	0.1%
Other Asian	0.6%	0.5%	-0.1%	1.6%	-1.1%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.5%	0.8%	-0.7%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	2.4%	1.5%	0.9%	1.5%
Mixed Other	1.2%	0.3%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	93.2%	90.7%	-2.5%	81.4%	9.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	0.1%	1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92%	94.6%	2.6%	83.2%	11.4%
European Union	2.8%	2.1%	-0.7%	6.1%	-4.0%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	3.1%	2.4%	-0.7%	5.6%	-3.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.2%	0.3%	-0.9%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.6%	0.5%	-0.1%	0.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.4%	94.6%	4.2%	83.2%	11.4%
10+ Years	0.3%	5.1%	4.8%	9.8%	-4.7%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	7.7%	0.3%	-7.4%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.7%	76.7%	1.0%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
South-East Asia	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	19.3%	13.5%	5.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	49.9%	37.2%	12.7%
Christian	42.6%	46.2%	-3.6%
Hindu	1.9%	1.7%	0.2%
Jewish	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Sikh	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Not answered	4%	6.0%	-2.0%

Safety

Is Kingsway Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsway was 21.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.6% lower than the Arlesey & Fairfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Kingsway has the 11th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Arlesey & Fairfield and the 174th lowest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£55,900

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in SG5 4EL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 5/10 (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) - 5/10 (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) - 5/10 (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 Kingsway are based on 11 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Mid Bedfordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Kingsway, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4EL

Estimated Average Property Prices for SG5 4EL

Average Price
£362,320

Semi-Detached
£369,940

Terraced
£285,930

Detached
£376,923

Flats/Maisonettes
£310,449

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kingsway

Average Price
£340,395

Semi-Detached
£340,395

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on KingswayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4A Kingsway, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£267,000	2024-06-28	£289,321
20A Kingsway, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£335,000	2021-01-29	£408,028
15 Kingsway, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£415,000	2021-01-15	£509,318
22A Kingsway, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2018-11-23	£372,423
18 Kingsway, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2018-10-19	£413,896

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SG5 4EL

Employment

SG5 4EL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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	98
Retired	68
Part-Time Employee	44
Self-Employed	30
Looking after home or family	16
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	10
Unemployed	8
Student (economically inactive)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Human health and social work activities	23
Construction	17
Manufacturing	14
Education	12
Information and communication	10
Transport and storage	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold Rook Tree Lane , Stotfold SG5 4DL	3out of 4	840 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Roecroft Lower School Buttercup Road , Stotfold SG5 4PF	4out of 4	1,145 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gothic Mede Academy High Street , SG15 6SL	3out of 4	2,432 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fairfield Park Lower School Dickens Boulevard , SG5 4FD	4out of 4	2,834 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Grange Academy Sparhawke , SG6 4PY	2out of 4	3,110 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Knights Templar School Park Street , SG7 6DZ	3out of 4	5,054 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pix Brook Academy Arlesey Road , SG5 4HB	- not rated	286 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Etonbury Academy Stotfold Road , SG15 6XS	2out of 4	1,049 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Henlow Church of England Academy Church Road , SG16 6AN	3out of 4	3,972 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brandles School Weston Way , SG7 6EY	- not rated	5,210 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Box of Cakes	The Simpson Centre, Hallsworth Drive	572 yd
Ruth's Coffee Shop	57 High Street, Stotfold	782 yd
India Lodge	49 High Street, Stotfold	813 yd
Randalls Tea Room	Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve, Stotfold Mill	999 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Stotfold Conservative Club	93 Regent Street, Stotfold	258 yd
The Crown	39 The Green, Stotfold	446 yd
Stotfold Football Club	Football Club, Arlesey Road	717 yd
The Fox & Duck	149 Arlesey Road, Stotfold	719 yd
The Stag	35 Brook Street, Stotfold	750 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Evin Kebab & Pizza House	51 High Street, Stotfold	813 yd
Curry Hut	53 High Street, Stotfold	813 yd
Peking House	102 High Street, Stotfold	976 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative Group	Mulberry Close, Stotfold		921 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Roker Park ROKER PARK ROKER PARK THE GREEN	grass pitches	535 yd
St Marys Church Of England Academy Stotfold ROOK TREE LANE	grass pitches	716 yd
Riverside Playing Fields DROVERS LANE	grass pitches	836 yd
Hitchin Road Recreation Ground FORDHAM COURTYARD	grass pitches	854 yd
Pendleton Sports Centre ETONBURY ACADEMY ETONBURY ACADEMY STOTFOLD ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	1,063 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	97.1%

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	2.9%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	170.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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