Area Report
Last updated 06 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Stevenage: a school rated Good within a short walk and roughly 10 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around SG1 4AE.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
9Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 21 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 24 schools in total
- IMD education decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
10crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 10 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 6.2)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
6GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 5 GP, 1 hospital, 8 dentists, pharmacy 0.6 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: EAST AND NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE BOWEL CANCER SCREENING CENTRE — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 21 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 10 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
12green spaces
- 16.1 ha total
- largest park 5.4 ha (0.43 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (700 m²) — 0.3 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
17shops & libraries
- 15 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Sainsburys, Tesco, Morrisons, Asda…
- nearest 0.4 mi
- library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Coreys Mill — 0.4 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near SG1 4AE.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in SG1.
Average sold price by property type across the SG1 district, 2021–2026.
About SG1 4AE
SG1 4AE scores 78/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and local amenities — with The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SG1 4AE is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 15,102 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 2/10).
There are 24 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 19 rated Good. The nearest school is The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 10 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 5 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 8 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is EAST AND NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE BOWEL CANCER SCREENING CENTRE, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is LISTER HOSPITAL, 0.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.6 mi away.
