Postcode SG1 3QW 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 very high crime levels, with around 120.9 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 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is King George V Playing Field.
Woodfield & Old Town has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,838 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Woodfield & Old Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.9% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 270 ft away from SG1 3QW.
Woodfield & Old Town near SG1 3QW 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Stevenage | N/A | Walking directions to Stevenage |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | King George V Playing Field | Large | Walking directions to King George V Playing Field |
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 3QW postcode area, located within Woodfield & Old Town, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG1 3QW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 50 High Street, Stevenage, SG1 3EF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Snack N Shop | Lytton Way, Stevenage, SG1 1HH | Walking directions to Snack N Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Fairlands Way, Stevenage, SG1 1FZ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco | Swingate, Stevenage, SG1 1AP | Walking directions to Tesco |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.