Postcode SG1 5NH 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Martins Wood is £52,836 per year. The nearest station is Stevenage located about 1.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Hampson Park.
Martins Wood has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,695 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Martins Wood has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 54.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.0% 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 per household in Martins Wood is £52,836 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG1 5NH.
Martins Wood near SG1 5NH 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hampson Park | Large | Walking directions to Hampson Park |
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in Martins Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £642,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £475,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £157,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £480,000 |
| Terraced | 45 | £342,000 |
10 year median price trend in Martins Wood
In the SG1 5NH postcode area, located within Martins Wood, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG1 5NH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 14-18 The Oval, Stevenage, SG1 5RB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 17-19 The Oval, Stevenage, SG1 5RA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Rainbow Stores | Stevenage, SG1 5RB | Walking directions to Rainbow Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Budgens | Jessop Road, Stevenage, SG1 5NU | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | 279 Archer Road, Stevenage, SG1 5HF | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Stevenage district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SG1 5NH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John Blackwood
Martins Wood - Elected 7 May 2026
Kevin Bonavia
Stevenage - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.