Cost of Living in SG1
Stevenage
SG1 at a glance
Postcode district (SG1)£332k
Median home price
2,817
Sales (last 5y)
+19%
vs national median
£175
Est. council tax / mo
5.4/10
Deprivation decile
Figures describe the SG1 postcode district as a whole — a guide to the area, not a valuation of any one home. Prices from HM Land Registry; council tax is an estimate (verify your exact band below).
House prices in SG1
Postcode district (SG1)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £570,000 | 389 | +£160k |
| Semi-detached | £415,000 | 571 | +£155k |
| Terraced | £325,000 | 1,351 | +£107k |
| Flat | £187,500 | 811 | −£45k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in SG1
Band D
Estimated band
£2,100
Estimated annual cost
£175
Monthly (approx)
Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.
Affordability & area context
Postcode district (SG1)SG1 sits at an average deprivation decile of 5.4 out of 10 (around the English average for deprivation), based on the 35 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 19% more than the national median.