Postcode SG1 5LH is located in an urban city, within the Martins Wood ward of Stevenage in the East of England region , and forms part of the Martins Wood area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Martins Wood is £45,100 per year. The nearest station is Stevenage located about 1.7 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Hampson Park.
Martins Wood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,453 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Martins Wood has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 40.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Martins Wood is £45,100 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 273 ft away from SG1 5LH.
Martins Wood near SG1 5LH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Martins Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,750 up to £605,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £475,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £157,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £360,000 |
| Terraced | 35 | £330,000 |
10 years price trend in Martins Wood
In the SG1 5LH postcode area, located within Martins Wood, there are 13 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.