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SG1 4ED

Canterbury Way

St Nicholas

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Overview

Postcode SG1 4ED is located in an urban city, within the St Nicholas ward of Stevenage in the East of England region, and forms part of the St Nicholas area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in St Nicholas is £59,291 per year. The nearest station is Stevenage, about 2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is St Nicholas Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
24.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

St Nicholas has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,418 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

St Nicholas has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24.6%

Approximately 24.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in St Nicholas is £59,291 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG1 4ED.

Flood risk

No risk

St Nicholas near SG1 4ED 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SG1 4ED
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSt Nicholas ParkLargeWalking directions to St Nicholas Park
0.1 miThe GreenSmallWalking directions to The Green

Area Profile

Population
375
Population density
8,782.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.44(+50%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.86(+72%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.89(+134%)
Other theft
8.27(+51%)
Vehicle crime
8.27(+88%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
244
64.89%
Other White
27
7.18%
African
25
6.65%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
17
4.52%
Other Asian
14
3.72%
Total population: 376

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
101
34.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
17.18%
No qualifications
47
16.15%
Level 3 (A level)
42
14.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
11.34%
Total 16+ residents: 291

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
47
34.06%
Social rents from council
33
23.91%
Owns outright
28
20.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
16.67%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.9%
Total households: 138

Property prices in St Nicholas

Median price£315,500
Price per sq ft£317
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£251K – £359K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £315,500 (about £317 per square foot) in St Nicholas area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,250 up to £407,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Nicholas over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£405,000£330
Terraced41£330,000£324
Flats12£101,250£186

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Nicholas

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Nicholas.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£154,000£254,500
2017£151,250£285,000£260,000
2018£170,000£311,500£273,000
2019£104,500£280,000£261,000
2020£140,000£268,500£261,750
2021£150,000£265,000£285,000
2022£138,600£325,000£316,000
2023£149,000£307,500£325,000
2024£94,500£320,000£313,500
2025£96,250£356,250£331,250
2026£151,500£328,209
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Nicholas.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Nicholas.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£290£260
2017£303£270£264
2018£315£324£271
2019£196£262£271
2020£271£264£273
2021£299£290£288
2022£274£329£327
2023£233£342£336
2024£148£338£314
2025£148£326£330
2026£309£320
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Nicholas.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Nicholas in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG1 4ED.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG1 4ED
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Jan 2026494, Canterbury Way, Stevenage, SG1 4EDTerracedFreehold£355,000
01 Dec 2025564, Canterbury Way, Stevenage, SG1 4EGSemi-DetachedFreehold£405,000
31 Mar 2025582, Canterbury Way, Stevenage, SG1 4EGTerracedFreehold£290,000
03 Feb 2025532, Canterbury Way, Stevenage, SG1 4EETerracedFreehold£335,000
25 Mar 2026448, Canterbury Way, Stevenage, SG1 4EAFlatsLeasehold£170,000

Schools

In the SG1 4ED postcode area, located within St Nicholas, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SG1 4ED
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Leys Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGiles Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryThe Giles Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG1 4ED

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SG1 4ED
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBudgensJessop Road, Stevenage, SG1 5NUWalking directions to Budgens
0.2 miMorrisons Daily63,65 Canterbury Way, Stevenage, SG1 4LJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miBudgensWedgewood Way, Stevenage, SG1 4QWWalking directions to Budgens
0.3 miMorrisons Daily17-19 The Oval, Stevenage, SG1 5RAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miRainbow StoresStevenage, SG1 5RBWalking directions to Rainbow Stores

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 4ED, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Claire Parris

St Nicholas - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Matthew Hurst

St Nicholas - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Kevin Bonavia

Stevenage - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictStevenageE07000243
Parliamentary ConstituencyStevenageE14001516
WardSt NicholasE05015634
ParishStevenage, unparished areaE43000080
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)St NicholasE02004944
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stevenage 001FE01035569
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SG1 4ED

Is SG1 4ED (St Nicholas) safe?

The area around SG1 4ED records about 98 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SG1 4ED?

The median sale price around SG1 4ED in St Nicholas is £315,500 (about £317 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SG1 4ED?

There are 10 schools close to SG1 4ED, including The Leys Primary and Nursery School (Good), Giles Junior School (Good) and The Giles Infant and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SG1 4ED?

SG1 4ED scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,418 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SG1 4ED (St Nicholas) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stevenage covering SG1 4ED is Kevin Bonavia (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Claire Parris (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Matthew Hurst (Reform UK).

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.