Postcode SG1 5SS 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 57.6 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 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Great Ashby District Park.
Martins Wood has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,425 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Martins Wood has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 16.8% 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 5SS.
Martins Wood near SG1 5SS 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 |
| 0.4 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
| 0.3 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 5SS postcode area, located within Martins Wood, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG1 5SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Budgens | Wedgewood Way, Stevenage, SG1 4QW | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.4 mi | Budgens | Jessop Road, Stevenage, SG1 5NU | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.5 mi | Rainbow Stores | Stevenage, SG1 5RB | Walking directions to Rainbow Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | 17-19 The Oval, Stevenage, SG1 5RA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | 14-18 The Oval, Stevenage, SG1 5RB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.