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SG1 1HZ

Penn Road

Bedwell

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Detailed insights for SG1 1HZ

Overview

Postcode SG1 1HZ 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 164.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× 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 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is King George V Playing Field.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
164
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
42.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Bedwell has a 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 164.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42.5%

Approximately 42.5% 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 road, approximately 150 ft away from SG1 1HZ.

Flood risk

Very low

Bedwell near SG1 1HZ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stevenage located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SG1 1HZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Stevenage

N/A

Walking directions to Stevenage

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SG1 1HZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miKing George V Playing FieldLargeWalking directions to King George V Playing Field
0.2 miTown Centre GardensMediumWalking directions to Town Centre Gardens
0.5 miBedwell Shops ParkSmallWalking directions to Bedwell Shops Park

Area Profile

Population
342
Population density
4,640.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
91.58(+190%)
Anti-social behaviour
54.95(+375%)
Public order
13.19(+158%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.45(+96%)
Other theft
10.26(+88%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
177
51.75%
Indian
62
18.13%
Other White
29
8.48%
Bangladeshi
16
4.68%
Other Asian
10
2.92%
Total population: 342

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
121
44.81%
No qualifications
45
16.67%
Level 3 (A level)
39
14.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
12.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
7.41%
Total 16+ residents: 270

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
75
41.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
65
36.31%
Owns with a mortgage
20
11.17%
Owns outright
16
8.94%
Shared ownership
1
0.56%
Total households: 179

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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG1 1HZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG1 1HZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jul 202532, Penn Road, Stevenage, SG1 1HZTerracedFreehold£315,000
21 Apr 202639, Fox Road, Stevenage, SG1 1JBTerracedFreehold£311,500
17 Feb 202542, Penn Road, Stevenage, SG1 1JATerracedFreehold£371,000
09 Apr 202533, High Plash, Stevenage, SG1 1JGFlatsLeasehold£90,000
25 Mar 20266, Eastgate, Stevenage, SG1 1ENFlatsLeasehold£132,000

Schools

In the SG1 1HZ postcode area, located within Bedwell, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SG1 1HZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBroom Barns Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.3 mi16 plusNorth Hertfordshire CollegeFurther education

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and NurseryVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SG1 1HZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBargain Grocery Outlet2-8 Queensway, Stevenage, SG1 1BSWalking directions to Bargain Grocery Outlet
0.2 miSandhersons Convenience Store18 Queensway, Town Centre, Stevenage, SG1 1BSWalking directions to Sandhersons Convenience Store
0.2 miVaidehi Asian Foods20 Queensway, Town Centre, Stevenage, SG1 1BSWalking directions to Vaidehi Asian Foods
0.2 miLondisStevenage, SG1 1BSWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miAsdaMonkswood Way, Stevenage, SG1 1LAWalking directions to Asda

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 1HZ, 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 008FE01035571
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SG1 1HZ

Is SG1 1HZ (Bedwell) safe?

The area around SG1 1HZ records about 164 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 1HZ?

The median sale price around SG1 1HZ 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 1HZ?

There are 17 schools close to SG1 1HZ, including Broom Barns Primary School (Good), North Hertfordshire College (Good) and St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SG1 1HZ?

The closest station to SG1 1HZ is Stevenage, about 660 m away.

How deprived is the area around SG1 1HZ?

SG1 1HZ scores 8 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 1HZ (Bedwell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stevenage covering SG1 1HZ 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.