Postcode SG1 2LU is located in an urban city, within the Old Town ward of Stevenage in the East of England region, and forms part of the Woodfield & Old Town area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 106.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Woodfield & Old Town is £54,400 per year. The nearest station is Stevenage located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is King George V Playing Field.
Woodfield & Old Town has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,568 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.
Woodfield & Old Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 106.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Woodfield & Old Town is £54,400 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 31 ft away from SG1 2LU.
Woodfield & Old Town near SG1 2LU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stevenage located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Stevenage | N/A | Walking directions to Stevenage |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | King George V Playing Field | Large | Walking directions to King George V Playing Field |
| 0.5 mi | Town Centre Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Town Centre Gardens |
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 in Old Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £800,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £547,500 |
| Flats | 23 | £207,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £520,000 |
| Terraced | 7 | £485,000 |
10 year median price trend in Old Town
In the SG1 2LU postcode area, located within Woodfield & Old Town, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG1 2LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Swingate, Stevenage, SG1 1AP | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Snack N Shop | Lytton Way, Stevenage, SG1 1HH | Walking directions to Snack N Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | The Forum, Stevenage, SG1 1ES | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Fairlands Way, Stevenage, SG1 1FZ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Stevenage, SG1 1BS | Walking directions to Londis |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.