Postcode SG1 1BH is located in an urban city, within the Bedwell 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 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is King George V Playing Field.
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.
Bedwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 768.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.3% 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.
The average income per household in Bedwell is £51,194 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 105 ft away from SG1 1BH.
Bedwell near SG1 1BH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stevenage located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Stevenage | N/A | Walking directions to Stevenage |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | King George V Playing Field | Large | Walking directions to King George V Playing Field |
| 0.1 mi | Town Centre Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Town Centre Gardens |
Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £327,500 (about £375 per square foot) in Bedwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £480,000 | £402 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £347,750 | £378 |
| Terraced | 29 | £330,000 | £374 |
| Flats | 4 | £190,250 | £369 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £172,000 | £262,500 | £245,000 |
| 2017 | £136,000 | £310,000 | £257,000 |
| 2018 | £192,500 | £316,200 | £260,000 |
| 2019 | £198,000 | £315,000 | £266,500 |
| 2020 | £172,500 | £276,000 | £274,000 |
| 2021 | £180,000 | £293,000 | £280,000 |
| 2022 | £180,000 | £365,100 | £317,000 |
| 2023 | £177,500 | £360,000 | £325,000 |
| 2024 | £170,000 | £322,500 | £330,000 |
| 2025 | £180,500 | £352,500 | £329,000 |
| 2026 | — | — | £341,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £301 | £275 | £293 |
| 2017 | £282 | £296 | £291 |
| 2018 | £412 | £319 | £287 |
| 2019 | £424 | £280 | £297 |
| 2020 | £267 | £295 | £302 |
| 2021 | £380 | £344 | £321 |
| 2022 | £355 | £352 | £351 |
| 2023 | £316 | £361 | £360 |
| 2024 | £400 | £379 | £347 |
| 2025 | £357 | £374 | £367 |
| 2026 | — | — | £397 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG1 1BH.
In the SG1 1BH postcode area, located within Bedwell, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG1 1BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Stevenage, SG1 1BS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Vaidehi Asian Foods | 20 Queensway, Town Centre, Stevenage, SG1 1BS | Walking directions to Vaidehi Asian Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Sandhersons Convenience Store | 18 Queensway, Town Centre, Stevenage, SG1 1BS | Walking directions to Sandhersons Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Bargain Grocery Outlet | 2-8 Queensway, Stevenage, SG1 1BS | Walking directions to Bargain Grocery Outlet |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | The Forum, Stevenage, SG1 1ES | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
Annual council tax rates for Stevenage district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SG1 1BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ellie Plater
Bedwell - Elected 7 May 2026
Kevin Bonavia
Stevenage - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SG1 1BH 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.
The median sale price around SG1 1BH in Bedwell is £327,500 (about £375 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to SG1 1BH, including Broom Barns Primary School (Good), North Hertfordshire College (Good) and Fairlands Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SG1 1BH is Stevenage, about 488 m away.
SG1 1BH 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).
The Member of Parliament for Stevenage covering SG1 1BH is Kevin Bonavia (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ellie Plater (Labour and Co-operative Party).
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.