Postcode SG1 5LQ 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 1.6 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 30.3% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 302 ft away from SG1 5LQ.
Martins Wood near SG1 5LQ 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hampson Park | Large | Walking directions to Hampson Park |
| 0.3 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
| 0.5 mi | Weatherby Park | Small | Walking directions to Weatherby Park |
Based on 55 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 distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £475,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £160,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £480,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £330,000 |
10 year median price trend in Martins Wood
In the SG1 5LQ postcode area, located within Martins Wood, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG1 5LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 17-19 The Oval, Stevenage, SG1 5RA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 14-18 The Oval, Stevenage, SG1 5RB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Rainbow Stores | Stevenage, SG1 5RB | Walking directions to Rainbow Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Budgens | Jessop Road, Stevenage, SG1 5NU | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 63,65 Canterbury Way, Stevenage, SG1 4LJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.