Postcode SG1 5SQ 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 64.9 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 2.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Great Ashby District 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 64.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Martins Wood is £52,836 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG1 5SQ.
Martins Wood near SG1 5SQ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Great Ashby District Park | Large | Walking directions to Great Ashby District Park |
| 0.2 mi | Weatherby Park | Small | Walking directions to Weatherby Park |
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £328,500 in Martins Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,750 up to £532,500.
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 | 8 | £158,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £480,000 |
| Terraced | 36 | £337,500 |
10 year median price trend in Martins Wood
In the SG1 5SQ 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 5SQ
| 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 |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.