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SG1 1NJ

Bedwell Crescent

Bedwell

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Overview

Postcode SG1 1NJ 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 high crime levels, with around 79.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 1.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Fairlands Valley Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
40.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Bedwell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,593 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Bedwell has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40.5%

Approximately 40.5% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 320 ft away from SG1 1NJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Bedwell near SG1 1NJ 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SG1 1NJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miFairlands Valley ParkLargeWalking directions to Fairlands Valley Park
0.3 miBedwell Shops ParkSmallWalking directions to Bedwell Shops Park
0.4 miColestrete Close ParkSmallWalking directions to Colestrete Close Park

Area Profile

Population
336
Population density
1,830.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.03(+49%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.29(+32%)
Public order
7.05(+38%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.88(-7%)
Vehicle crime
4.7(+7%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
223
66.17%
Other White
22
6.53%
Indian
19
5.64%
Caribbean
13
3.86%
Bangladeshi
11
3.26%
Total population: 337

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
55
20.99%
No qualifications
53
20.23%
Level 3 (A level)
50
19.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
16.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
14.89%
Total 16+ residents: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
41
35.34%
Owns with a mortgage
27
23.28%
Owns outright
23
19.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
13.79%
Other social rented
6
5.17%
Total households: 116

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 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG1 1NJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG1 1NJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 May 202582, Lonsdale Road, Stevenage, SG1 5ETTerracedFreehold£300,000
31 Mar 20258, Mead Close, Stevenage, SG1 1QETerracedFreehold£350,000
18 Dec 2025190, Archer Road, Stevenage, SG1 5HJTerracedFreehold£395,000
20 Jun 2025216, Archer Road, Stevenage, SG1 5HJFlatsLeasehold£160,000
31 Mar 202520, Lonsdale Road, Stevenage, SG1 5ESTerracedFreehold£320,000

Schools

In the SG1 1NJ postcode area, located within Bedwell, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SG1 1NJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimarySaint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.0 miPrimaryBedwell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableLarwood SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG1 1NJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SG1 1NJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLondis279 Archer Road, Stevenage, SG1 5HFWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miNewton General Stores48 Newton Road, Stevenage, SG2 0BXWalking directions to Newton General Stores

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 1NJ, 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 008BE01023756
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SG1 1NJ

Is SG1 1NJ (Bedwell) safe?

The area around SG1 1NJ records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 1NJ?

The median sale price around SG1 1NJ 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 1NJ?

There are 20 schools close to SG1 1NJ, including Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School (Good), Bedwell Primary School (Good) and Larwood School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SG1 1NJ?

SG1 1NJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,593 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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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.