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.
Based on 65 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 per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £640,000 |
| Flats | 25 | £200,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £502,500 |
| Terraced | 9 | £479,900 |
10 years 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.