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SG1 5AU

Grace Way

Almond Hill

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Detailed insights for SG1 5AU

Overview

Postcode SG1 5AU is located in an urban city, within the Almond Hill ward of Stevenage in the East of England region, and forms part of the Pin Green area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pin Green is £50,747 per year. The nearest station is Stevenage, about 1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Hampson Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
30.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Pin Green has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,350 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Pin Green has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.1%

Approximately 30.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Pin Green is £50,747 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG1 5AU.

Flood risk

No risk

Pin Green near SG1 5AU 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SG1 5AU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Stevenage

N/A

Walking directions to Stevenage

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SG1 5AU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHampson ParkLargeWalking directions to Hampson Park

Area Profile

Population
250
Population density
6,077.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.62(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.45(-44%)
Burglary
4.3(+55%)
Other theft
3.58(-35%)
Public order
2.87(-44%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
187
74.21%
Other White
16
6.35%
Indian
15
5.95%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
2.78%
African
6
2.38%
Total population: 252

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
54
24.32%
No qualifications
53
23.87%
Level 3 (A level)
40
18.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
14.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
11.26%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
42
34.15%
Social rents from council
36
29.27%
Owns with a mortgage
31
25.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.94%
Shared ownership
1
0.81%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Almond Hill

Median price£355,500
Price per sq ft£365
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£300K – £379K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £355,500 (about £365 per square foot) in Almond Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £640,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Almond Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£578,500£408
Semi-Detached12£380,000£457
Terraced30£360,000£345
Flats10£210,500£367

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Almond Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Almond Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£265,000£230,250£370,000£277,500
2017£224,750£316,500£277,025
2018£440,000£175,200£335,500£272,000
2019£169,500£327,500£273,750
2020£405,000£180,000£337,500£288,500
2021£520,000£174,000£395,000£308,000
2022£465,000£192,500£430,000£335,000
2023£355,000£168,000£396,250£335,000
2024£492,000£212,500£391,500£341,500
2025£517,000£196,250£372,500£360,000
2026£640,000£160,000£385,000£355,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Almond Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Almond Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£244£393£381£291
2017£402£344£294
2018£359£357£354£282
2019£346£365£285
2020£482£368£360£295
2021£407£350£394£325
2022£422£355£416£353
2023£405£357£441£333
2024£416£370£448£344
2025£375£354£367£351
2026£440£338£458£340
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Almond Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Almond Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG1 5AU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG1 5AU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 2026478, Grace Way, Stevenage, SG1 5AUTerracedFreehold£375,000
31 Mar 2025474, Grace Way, Stevenage, SG1 5AUTerracedFreehold£363,000
16 Feb 2026422, Grace Way, Stevenage, SG1 5ASOtherFreehold£25,225
30 Jul 2025422, Grace Way, Stevenage, SG1 5ASTerracedLeasehold£229,000
13 Jun 2025422, Grace Way, Stevenage, SG1 5ASOtherLeasehold£200,000

Schools

In the SG1 5AU postcode area, located within Pin Green, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SG1 5AU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableLarwood SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLetchmore Infants' and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryAlmond Hill Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG1 5AU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SG1 5AU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLondis279 Archer Road, Stevenage, SG1 5HFWalking directions to Londis

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 5AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jody Hanafin

Almond Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Kevin Bonavia

Stevenage - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictStevenageE07000243
Parliamentary ConstituencyStevenageE14001516
WardAlmond HillE05015624
ParishStevenage, unparished areaE43000080
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Pin GreenE02004949
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stevenage 006EE01023782
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SG1 5AU

Is SG1 5AU (Pin Green) safe?

The area around SG1 5AU records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SG1 5AU?

The median sale price around SG1 5AU in Pin Green is £355,500 (about £365 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SG1 5AU?

There are 14 schools close to SG1 5AU, including Larwood School (Good), Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School (Outstanding) and Almond Hill Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SG1 5AU?

The closest station to SG1 5AU is Stevenage, about 1,574 m away.

How deprived is the area around SG1 5AU?

SG1 5AU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,350 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SG1 5AU (Pin Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stevenage covering SG1 5AU is Kevin Bonavia (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jody Hanafin (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.