Area Report
Last updated 10 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Stevenage: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away, roughly 7 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around SG1 5RR.
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?
13Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 27 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 32 schools in total
- IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Giles Junior School (Good) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
29crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 29 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 21.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
4GP & 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.
- 4 GP, 8 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: STEVENAGE PHARMACY — 0.6 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 24 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
18green spaces
- 5.3 ha total
- largest park 1 ha (0.24 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (300 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
20shops & libraries
- 18 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Morrisons, The Co-operative Group, Budgens, Tesco…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 1.5 mi
Nearest: Morrisons Daily Stevenage The Oval — 0.1 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near SG1 5RR.
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 5RR
SG1 5RR scores 65/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Morrisons Daily Stevenage The Oval 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SG1 5RR is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 7,453 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 moderate (IMD housing decile 5/10).
There are 32 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 24 rated Good. The nearest school is Martins Wood Primary School (Ofsted: Inadequate), 0.2 mi away.
There were 29 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 4 GP surgeries and 8 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is STEVENAGE PHARMACY, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
