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SG1 1FX

Bedwell

Stevenage

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Overview

Postcode SG1 1FX 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below 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 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
22.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Bedwell has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,992 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Bedwell has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.7%

Approximately 22.7% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 234 ft away from SG1 1FX.

Flood risk

No risk

Bedwell near SG1 1FX 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SG1 1FX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Stevenage

N/A

Walking directions to Stevenage

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
325
Population density
2,602.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.49(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.25(+58%)
Vehicle crime
10.01(+127%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.24(+30%)
Public order
6.47(+26%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
242
74.46%
Other White
41
12.62%
Indian
8
2.46%
African
7
2.15%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.85%
Total population: 325

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
31.42%
No qualifications
44
16.86%
Level 3 (A level)
40
15.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
13.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
11.88%
Total 16+ residents: 261

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
42
31.82%
Owns outright
38
28.79%
Social rents from council
30
22.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
15.15%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.52%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Bedwell

Median price£327,500
Price per sq ft£375
Sales (last 12 months)36
Typical range (middle 50%)£298K – £363K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bedwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£480,000£402
Semi-Detached2£347,750£378
Terraced29£330,000£374
Flats4£190,250£369

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bedwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bedwell.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bedwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bedwell.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bedwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bedwell in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG1 1FX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG1 1FX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Sept 20253, Dunn Close, Stevenage, SG1 1SBTerracedFreehold£300,000
25 Apr 20259, Dunn Close, Stevenage, SG1 1SBTerracedFreehold£359,000
27 Mar 20264, Wildwood Lane, Stevenage, SG1 1TATerracedFreehold£375,000
19 Mar 202615, Wildwood Lane, Stevenage, SG1 1TATerracedFreehold£390,000
03 Oct 202529, Whomerley Road, Stevenage, SG1 1SPTerracedFreehold£383,000

Schools

In the SG1 1FX postcode area, located within Bedwell, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SG1 1FX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 mi16 plusNorth Hertfordshire CollegeFurther education

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBroom Barns Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG1 1FX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SG1 1FX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Food WarehouseElder Way, Stevenage, SG1 1TLWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.3 miAsdaMonkswood Way, Stevenage, SG1 1LAWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miBargain Grocery Outlet2-8 Queensway, Stevenage, SG1 1BSWalking directions to Bargain Grocery Outlet
0.4 miSandhersons Convenience Store18 Queensway, Town Centre, Stevenage, SG1 1BSWalking directions to Sandhersons Convenience Store
0.4 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 1FX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ellie Plater

Bedwell - 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
WardBedwellE05015626
ParishStevenage, unparished areaE43000080
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BedwellE02004951
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stevenage 008AE01023755
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced2025-09-01

Frequently asked questions about SG1 1FX

Is SG1 1FX (Bedwell) safe?

The area around SG1 1FX records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 1FX?

The median sale price around SG1 1FX in Bedwell is £327,500 (about £375 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SG1 1FX?

There are 13 schools close to SG1 1FX, including North Hertfordshire College (Good), Broom Barns Primary School (Good) and St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SG1 1FX?

The closest station to SG1 1FX is Stevenage, about 1,036 m away.

How deprived is the area around SG1 1FX?

SG1 1FX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,992 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Stevenage covering SG1 1FX 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).

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.