Postcode SG1 5SF 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 high crime levels, with around 96.9 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 2.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Weatherby Park.
Martins Wood has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,496 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Martins Wood has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 32.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG1 5SF.
Martins Wood near SG1 5SF 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 5SF postcode area, located within Martins Wood, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG1 5SF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Budgens | Wedgewood Way, Stevenage, SG1 4QW | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 6 Emperors Gate, Stevenage, SG2 7QX | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Gill's Stores | Hudson Road, Stevenage, SG2 0HY | Walking directions to Gill's Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.