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SG1 1AP

Swingate

Old Town

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Overview

Postcode SG1 1AP is located in an urban city, within the Old Town ward of Stevenage in the East of England region, and forms part of the Bedwell area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 768.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 9.4× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bedwell is £51,194 per year. The nearest station is Stevenage, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is King George V Playing Field.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
769
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

Bedwell has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,929 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Bedwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 768.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Bedwell is £51,194 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 107 ft away from SG1 1AP.

Flood risk

No risk

Bedwell near SG1 1AP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stevenage located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SG1 1AP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Stevenage

N/A

Walking directions to Stevenage

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SG1 1AP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miKing George V Playing FieldLargeWalking directions to King George V Playing Field
0.3 miTown Centre GardensMediumWalking directions to Town Centre Gardens

Area Profile

Population
226
Population density
1,466.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
314.84(+898%)
Anti-social behaviour
255.47(+2108%)
Shoplifting
149.22(+2082%)
Public order
110.16(+2052%)
Other theft
86.72(+1485%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
88
38.77%
Indian
37
16.3%
Other White
29
12.78%
Other Asian
17
7.49%
Chinese
9
3.96%
Total population: 227

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
140
67.31%
Level 3 (A level)
30
14.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
6.73%
No qualifications
7
3.37%
Other
7
3.37%
Total 16+ residents: 208

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
85
61.59%
Owns with a mortgage
37
26.81%
Owns outright
10
7.25%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.17%
Shared ownership
2
1.45%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Old Town

Median price£352,500
Price per sq ft£390
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£229K – £515K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £352,500 (about £390 per square foot) in Old Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,000 up to £925,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Old Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£640,000£438
Semi-Detached13£553,000£426
Terraced8£420,000£394
Flats21£227,500£342

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Old Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£539,875£155,420£422,250£320,000
2017£490,000£234,995£376,500£315,000
2018£513,000£223,000£415,000£350,000
2019£477,000£200,000£380,000£317,498
2020£541,250£220,000£400,625£338,000
2021£521,000£225,000£432,500£351,000
2022£542,500£166,000£446,000£426,000
2023£609,250£194,500£447,250£377,500
2024£675,000£215,000£505,000£360,000
2025£555,000£225,000£520,000£456,250
2026£745,000£185,000£458,750£390,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Old Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£380£324£369£319
2017£420£364£386£373
2018£441£336£397£328
2019£348£337£400£355
2020£437£331£387£368
2021£444£324£403£378
2022£420£290£434£416
2023£431£318£470£436
2024£465£326£472£402
2025£433£341£473£423
2026£430£300£387£401
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Old Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Old Town in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG1 1AP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG1 1AP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 2025Flat 75, Skyline House, Swingate, Stevenage, SG1 1APFlatsLeasehold£165,000
23 Oct 2025Flat 14, Skyline House, Swingate, Stevenage, SG1 1APFlatsLeasehold£234,000
29 Jul 2025Flat 70, Skyline House, Swingate, Stevenage, SG1 1APFlatsLeasehold£205,000
19 Dec 2025Flat 114, Skyline House, Swingate, Stevenage, SG1 1AXFlatsLeasehold£175,000
16 Jun 2025Flat 140, Skyline House, Swingate, Stevenage, SG1 1AXFlatsLeasehold£255,000

Schools

In the SG1 1AP postcode area, located within Bedwell, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SG1 1AP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryFairlands Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 mi16 plusNorth Hertfordshire CollegeFurther education

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBroom Barns Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG1 1AP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SG1 1AP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco ExtraThe Forum, Stevenage, SG1 1ESWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.1 miTescoSwingate, Stevenage, SG1 1APWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miAldiFairlands Way, Stevenage, SG1 1FZWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miLondisStevenage, SG1 1BSWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miVaidehi Asian Foods20 Queensway, Town Centre, Stevenage, SG1 1BSWalking directions to Vaidehi Asian Foods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Stevenage district (2025-26).

Band A£1,521
Band B£1,774
Band C£2,028
Band D£2,281
Band E£2,788
Band F£3,295
Band G£3,802
Band H£4,563

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SG1 1AP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Graham Spencer

Old Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Kevin Bonavia

Stevenage - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictStevenageE07000243
Parliamentary ConstituencyStevenageE14001516
WardOld TownE05015631
ParishStevenage, unparished areaE43000080
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BedwellE02004951
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stevenage 008EE01035570
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced2016-02-01

Frequently asked questions about SG1 1AP

Is SG1 1AP (Bedwell) safe?

The area around SG1 1AP records about 769 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SG1 1AP?

The median sale price around SG1 1AP in Bedwell is £352,500 (about £390 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SG1 1AP?

There are 12 schools close to SG1 1AP, including Fairlands Primary School (Good), North Hertfordshire College (Good) and Broom Barns Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SG1 1AP?

The closest station to SG1 1AP is Stevenage, about 266 m away.

How deprived is the area around SG1 1AP?

SG1 1AP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,929 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SG1 1AP (Bedwell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stevenage covering SG1 1AP is Kevin Bonavia (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Graham Spencer (Labour and Co-operative Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.