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SG1 4LR

Ripon Road

St Nicholas

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Overview

Postcode SG1 4LR 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below 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 1.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is St Nicholas Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
25.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

St Nicholas has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,730 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

St Nicholas has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.4%

Approximately 25.4% 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 4LR.

Flood risk

No risk

St Nicholas near SG1 4LR 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SG1 4LR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSt Nicholas ParkLargeWalking directions to St Nicholas Park
0.4 miThe GreenSmallWalking directions to The Green

Area Profile

Population
348
Population density
10,295.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.62(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.83(+2%)
Other theft
11.21(+105%)
Shoplifting
8.72(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.47(+18%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
244
70.72%
Indian
26
7.54%
Other Asian
18
5.22%
African
17
4.93%
Other White
17
4.93%
Total population: 345

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
25.66%
Level 3 (A level)
58
21.89%
No qualifications
46
17.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
15.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
13.58%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
42
33.33%
Owns outright
31
24.6%
Social rents from council
30
23.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
15.08%
Shared ownership
2
1.59%
Total households: 126

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 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG1 4LR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG1 4LR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jul 2025233, Ripon Road, Stevenage, SG1 4LRTerracedFreehold£320,000
12 Mar 2025249, Ripon Road, Stevenage, SG1 4LRTerracedFreehold£325,000
11 Apr 202539, Newcastle Close, Stevenage, SG1 4TLTerracedFreehold£265,000
20 Aug 202515, St Davids Close, Stevenage, SG1 4UZDetachedFreehold£625,000
15 Jul 20257, St Davids Close, Stevenage, SG1 4UZDetachedFreehold£570,000

Schools

In the SG1 4LR postcode area, located within St Nicholas, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SG1 4LR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryThe Leys Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryGiles Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryThe Giles Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG1 4LR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SG1 4LR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons Daily63,65 Canterbury Way, Stevenage, SG1 4LJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 4LR, 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 001BE01023788
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SG1 4LR

Is SG1 4LR (St Nicholas) safe?

The area around SG1 4LR records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 4LR?

The median sale price around SG1 4LR 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 4LR?

There are 8 schools close to SG1 4LR, 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 4LR?

SG1 4LR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,730 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Stevenage covering SG1 4LR 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.