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SG1 1RB

Colestrete

Bedwell

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Overview

Postcode SG1 1RB 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 0.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 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
43.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

43.2%

Approximately 43.2% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG1 1RB.

Flood risk

No risk

Bedwell near SG1 1RB 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SG1 1RB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Stevenage

N/A

Walking directions to Stevenage

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SG1 1RB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0 miFairlands Valley ParkLargeWalking directions to Fairlands Valley Park
0.1 miBedwell Shops ParkSmallWalking directions to Bedwell Shops Park
0.1 miColestrete Close ParkSmallWalking directions to Colestrete Close Park

Area Profile

Population
317
Population density
6,469.4 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
221
69.28%
Bangladeshi
17
5.33%
Other White
17
5.33%
African
10
3.13%
Other Asian
9
2.82%
Total population: 319

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
55
22.63%
No qualifications
51
20.99%
Level 3 (A level)
46
18.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
15.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
14.81%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
45
40.54%
Owns outright
28
25.23%
Owns with a mortgage
23
20.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.91%
Other social rented
3
2.7%
Total households: 111

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 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG1 1RB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG1 1RB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Apr 202620, Colestrete, Stevenage, SG1 1RBTerracedFreehold£311,500
23 Apr 2026178, Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage, SG1 1NDDetachedFreehold£480,000
22 Apr 202557, Colestrete, Stevenage, SG1 1RDTerracedFreehold£371,000
13 Feb 202538, Colestrete, Stevenage, SG1 1RDTerracedFreehold£322,500
30 Apr 202574, Hillcrest, Stevenage, SG1 1PUTerracedFreehold£320,000

Schools

In the SG1 1RB postcode area, located within Bedwell, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SG1 1RB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and NurseryVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimarySaint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBedwell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 1RB, 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 1RB

Is SG1 1RB (Bedwell) safe?

The area around SG1 1RB 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 1RB?

The median sale price around SG1 1RB 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 1RB?

There are 20 schools close to SG1 1RB, including St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery (Requires improvement), Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School (Good) and Bedwell Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SG1 1RB?

The closest station to SG1 1RB is Stevenage, about 1,477 m away.

How deprived is the area around SG1 1RB?

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

The Member of Parliament for Stevenage covering SG1 1RB 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.