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SG1

STEVENAGE

Hertfordshire, East Of England, England

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SG1 encompasses STEVENAGE and its surrounding areas in Hertfordshire, East Of England.

Avg price £401,424
1yr change ▼ 9.7%
Crime 50% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£401,424

▼ 9.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

40% above national avg

Crime Rate

122.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

50% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

20 schools

Broadband Speed

340 Mbps

Property Prices in SG1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SG1 is £401,424, which is 30% below the Hertfordshire average of £572,493.

Properties in SG1 cost 39.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SG1 have fallen 9.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £604,859 233
Semi-detached £422,111 361
Terraced £340,338 794
Flat £183,112 454
All types £401,424 1920

5-Year Price History

£371K £383K £395K £406K £418K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SG1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 122.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SG1 has a crime rate significantly 50% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
46.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
6.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
23.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
20.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SG1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SG1 has 20 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 8 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School Primary Outstanding mi
Broom Barns Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Bedwell Primary School Primary Good mi
Almond Hill Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery Primary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

8

Good

0

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

91,774

Population

62

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
31.0%
Private rent
14.0%
Social rent
26.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SG1 are 340.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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340.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SG1 is collected by Stevenage. The Band D rate is £2,076/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

SG

SG1 — STEVENAGE

Area Summary

SG1 (STEVENAGE) offers above-average property prices (£401,424, 40% above national average), higher-than-average crime (50% above national average), 20 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (340 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SG1 STEVENAGE

What is the average house price in SG1 STEVENAGE?
The average house price in SG1 (STEVENAGE) is £401,424, based on 1920 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 40% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 9.7% over the past year.
Is SG1 STEVENAGE a safe area to live?
Crime in SG1 is above the national average (122.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (46.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (23.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SG1 STEVENAGE?
The population of SG1 (STEVENAGE) is approximately 91,774 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 26% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SG1?
The average broadband download speed in SG1 is 340 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 83%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SG1 STEVENAGE?
There are 20 schools in or near SG1. 45% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 8 Good. None require improvement.

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