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Fleming Drive is in Stotfold, Hitchin and in Mid Bedfordshire district. SG5 4FF is located in the Arlesey & Fairfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 2005-05-01.

StreetScan combines information about Fleming Drive, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4FF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SG5 4FE, SG5 4FA, SG5 4FB, SG5 4FN, SG5 4GB, SG6 4JR, SG5 4FG, SG5 4HF, SG5 4GW.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG5 4FF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.1%53.6%3.5% 51.0% 2.6%
Male49.9%46.4%-3.5% 49.0% -2.6%

Partnership Status

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 SG5 4FF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.9% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single26.4%28.1%1.7% 37.9% -9.8%
Married: Opposite sex63.6%63.9%0.3% 44.2% 19.7%
Separated4.4%1.9%-2.5% 2.2% -0.3%
Divorced3.6%4.6%1.0% 9.1% -4.5%
Widowed2%1.5%-0.5% 6.1% -4.6%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health65.1%54.4%-10.7% 48.4% 6.0%
Good health29.3%34.3%5.0% 33.6% 0.7%
Fair health4.2%8.5%4.3% 12.7% -4.2%
Bad health1.1%2.2%1.1% 4.0% -1.8%
Very bad health0.3%0.5%0.2% 1.2% -0.7%

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.

In the area around SG5 4FF this area, 7.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications7.6%7.1%-0.5% 18.2% -11.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 15.6%10.1%-5.5% 9.6% 0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14%17.2%3.2% 13.4% 3.8%
Apprenticeship4.4%3%-1.4% 5.3% -2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.2%16.4%5.2% 16.9% -0.5%
Degree or Similar44.4%45.5%1.1% 33.8% 11.7%
Other2.8%0.7%-2.1% 2.8% -2.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.3%0%-0.3% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese0.6%1.4%0.8% 0.7% 0.7%
Indian4.5%6.6%2.1% 3.1% 3.5%
Pakistani1.1%0%-1.1% 2.7% -2.7%
Other Asian1.1%0%-1.1% 1.6% -1.6%
Black African0.3%0%-0.3% 2.5% -2.5%
Black Caribbean1.1%0%-1.1% 1.0% -1.0%
Other Black0.3%0%-0.3% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.8% -0.5%
Mixed White and African0.6%0%-0.6% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean3.1%0%-3.1% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other0.3%0.8%0.5% 0.8% 0.0%
White84.5%90.9%6.4% 81.4% 9.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller1.1%0%-1.1% 0.1% -0.1%
Other0.8%0%-0.8% 1.6% -1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom90.1%87.5%-2.6% 83.2% 4.3%
European Union2.3%6.1%3.8% 6.1% 0.0%
Africa2.5%1.7%-0.8% 2.7% -1.0%
Middle East and Asia2.5%2.8%0.3% 5.6% -2.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean2%1.1%-0.9% 1.3% -0.2%
Oceania0.6%0.8%0.2% 0.3% 0.5%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK88.2%87.1%-1.1% 83.2% 3.9%
10+ Years1.1%8%6.9% 9.8% -1.8%
5-10 Years2%3%1.0% 2.9% 0.1%
2-5 Years1.4%1.7%0.3% 2.2% -0.5%
Less than 2 years7.3%0.3%-7.0% 1.9% -1.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom87.9% 76.7% 11.2%
Ireland4.9% 0.6% 4.3%
Germany0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Italy0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Portugal0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Lithuania0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Poland0.8% 1.3% -0.5%
Romania0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
South and Eastern Africa0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Southern Asia0.5% 1.2% -0.7%
North America and the Caribbean1.6% 0.3% 1.3%
Oceania0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
No passport held1.9% 13.5% -11.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion48.6% 37.2% 11.4%
Christian37.1% 46.2% -9.1%
Hindu4.4% 1.7% 2.7%
Sikh1.6% 0.9% 0.7%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered8% 6.0% 2.0%

Safety

Is Fleming Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fleming Drive was 24.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.0% lower than the Arlesey & Fairfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Fleming Drive has the 16th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Arlesey & Fairfield and the 210th lowest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.3%.



🔎 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 4FF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Fleming Drive are based on 40 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 Fleming Drive, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4FF

Estimated Average Property Prices for SG5 4FF

Average Price
£761,668
Semi-Detached
£533,417
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£872,916
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£970,760

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fleming Drive

Average Price
£825,428
Semi-Detached
£558,772
Terraced
£507,137
Detached
£917,756
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Fleming DriveStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
16 Fleming Drive, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£485,0002025-03-28 £487,779
25 Fleming Drive, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire
Other, an established residential building
£950,0002024-11-06 £990,531
45 Fleming Drive, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£508,0002024-01-26 £560,717
29 Fleming Drive, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire
Detached, an established residential building
£875,0002021-06-18 £1,059,633
18 Fleming Drive, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£435,0002021-03-17 £535,737
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SG5 4FF

Employment

SG5 4FF 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 Employee133
Part-Time Employee35
Retired27
Self-Employed22
Student (economically inactive)14
Looking after home or family12
Other8
Unemployed6
Long-Term Sick or disabled4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles26
Professional, scientific and technical activities20
Manufacturing19
Construction17
Information and communication15
Education14
Administrative and support service activities13
Financial and insurance activities13
Human health and social work activities10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security10
Other8
Real estate activities8
Accommodation and food service activities8
Transport and storage8
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Weston Way Nursery School
Weston Way , SG7 6HD
4out of 4 4,752 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Fairfield Park Lower School
Dickens Boulevard , SG5 4FD
4out of 4 231 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Stonehill School
Western Close , SG6 4SZ
3out of 4 977 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Northfields Infants and Nursery School
Burley , SG6 4PT
3out of 4 1,720 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
The Grange Academy
Sparhawke , SG6 4PY
2out of 4 1,814 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Wilbury Junior School
Bedford Road , SG6 4DU
2out of 4 1,914 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Fearnhill School
Icknield Way West , SG6 4BA
2out of 4 2,536 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
The Highfield School
Highfield , SG6 3QA
3out of 4 3,473 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
The Knights Templar School
Park Street , SG7 6DZ
3out of 4 4,419 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Priory School
Bedford Road , SG5 2UR
3out of 4 4,977 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Etonbury Academy
Stotfold Road , SG15 6XS
2out of 4 2,710 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Pix Brook Academy
Arlesey Road , SG5 4HB
- not rated 2,781 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Henlow Church of England Academy
Church Road , SG16 6AN
3out of 4 4,990 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Francis College
Broadway , SG6 3PJ
- not rated 3,179 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
North Herts Education Support Centre
Briar Patch Lane , SG6 3LY
4out of 4 3,603 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Christopher School
Barrington Road , SG6 3JZ
- not rated 3,877 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Brandles School
Weston Way , SG7 6EY
- not rated 4,386 yd Academy special sponsor led Not Applicable Boys More About School
Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy
Pryor Way , SG6 2PT
3out of 4 4,402 yd Academy special converter No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Thornes Garden NurseryThornes Poultry Centre And Garden Nursery Stotfold Road206 yd
Bannatyne Fitness LtdBannatyne's Health Club & Spa, Fairfield Hall663 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Fairfield Bowls ClubKingsley Avenue, Stotfold665 yd
Kingdom HallKingdom Hall Of Jehovahs Witnesses Curlew Close837 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Fairfield Park
PALMERSTON WAY
grass pitches477 yd
Bannatyne Health Club (Fairfield)
FAIRFIELD HALL FAIRFIELD HALL HITCHIN ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool798 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed68.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed142.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed26.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed115 Mbit/s

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