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SG1 1PF

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Bedwell

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Overview

Postcode SG1 1PF 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 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 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
5.7%
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

5.7%

Approximately 5.7% 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 road, approximately 300 ft away from SG1 1PF.

Flood risk

No risk

Bedwell near SG1 1PF 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 1PF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Stevenage

N/A

Walking directions to Stevenage

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SG1 1PF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 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
208
Population density
568.8 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
122
58.94%
Other White
20
9.66%
Indian
10
4.83%
Other Asian
9
4.35%
Chinese
8
3.86%
Total population: 207

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
52
29.55%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
23.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
14.2%
Apprenticeship
20
11.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
9.66%
Total 16+ residents: 176

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
70
57.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
21.31%
Owns with a mortgage
16
13.11%
Other social rented
4
3.28%
Social rents from council
3
2.46%
Total households: 122

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 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG1 1PF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG1 1PF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 May 2025Flat 9, Market Place Chambers, 1, Market Place, Stevenage, SG1 1DDFlatsLeasehold£115,000
08 Apr 2026Apartment 20, Pinetree Court, Danestrete, Stevenage, SG1 1YJFlatsLeasehold£227,500
20 Mar 2026Apartment 12, Pinetree Court, Danestrete, Stevenage, SG1 1YJFlatsLeasehold£145,000
16 May 2025Apartment 5, Pinetree Court, Danestrete, Stevenage, SG1 1YJFlatsLeasehold£168,000
13 Feb 202667, Queensway, Stevenage, SG1 1DNOtherFreehold£992,500

Schools

In the SG1 1PF postcode area, located within Bedwell, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SG1 1PF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 mi16 plusNorth Hertfordshire CollegeFurther education

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBroom Barns Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryFairlands Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG1 1PF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SG1 1PF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLondisStevenage, SG1 1BSWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miVaidehi Asian Foods20 Queensway, Town Centre, Stevenage, SG1 1BSWalking directions to Vaidehi Asian Foods
0.1 miSandhersons Convenience Store18 Queensway, Town Centre, Stevenage, SG1 1BSWalking directions to Sandhersons Convenience Store
0.1 miBargain Grocery Outlet2-8 Queensway, Stevenage, SG1 1BSWalking directions to Bargain Grocery Outlet
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 1PF, 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 008EE01035570
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced2000-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SG1 1PF

Is SG1 1PF (Bedwell) safe?

The area around SG1 1PF 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 1PF?

The median sale price around SG1 1PF 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 1PF?

There are 13 schools close to SG1 1PF, including North Hertfordshire College (Good), Broom Barns Primary School (Good) and Fairlands Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SG1 1PF?

The closest station to SG1 1PF is Stevenage, about 327 m away.

How deprived is the area around SG1 1PF?

SG1 1PF 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 1PF (Bedwell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stevenage covering SG1 1PF 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.