stevenage SG17 Postcodes

Stevenage (SG17)

The SG17 postcode area is located in the Stevenage postcode town region, within the county of Bedfordshire, and contains a total of 444 individual postcodes.

There are 14 electoral wards in the SG17 postcode area, including Arlesey, Baldock, Biggleswade, Buntingford, Henlow, Hertford, Hitchin, Knebworth, Letchworth Garden City, Much Hadham, Royston, Sandy, Shefford, Stevenage, Ware which come under the local authority of the Central Bedfordshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 30% of people in SG17 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of SG17 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

The SG17 postcode is a geographic area in the Stevenage district located in the county of Hertfordshire. It is under the jurisdiction of the East of England region and is made up of the post towns of Stevenage, Hitchin, and Letchworth.

The area has a population of nearly 15,000 people and covers an area of just under 10 square miles. As well as Stevenage, Hitchin and Letchworth, the SG17 postcode also includes parts of the nearby towns of Knebworth and Standon.

Most of the SG17 postcode lies in the constituency of Stevenage and the Member of Parliament is Stephen McPartland. Besides his constituency role, Stephen McPartland is speaks on Technology, Universities, Science, Education and the Immigration Bill in the House of Commons.

Homes in the area range from affordable one bedroom flats and starter houses, to large luxury detached homes. Notable amenities in the local area include the Church of England Parish of St Pauls in Stevenage, which is grade II listed, the Old Town Hall in Hitchin, and The Settlement in Letchworth, a 19th century public hall.

The area is served by excellent transport links, located close to the A1M. There are two main railway stations - Stevenage and Letchworth - that are both on the East Coast Main Line.

Education in SG17 is provided by a variety of schools including primary schools, secondary schools, sixth form colleges and The Nobel School, a popular 11-18 mixed comprehensive school. There are also several nurseries and pre-schools located in the area.

The area has two business parks, one located in Stevenage and another in Letchworth. Several large businesses are based in the area including Astrazeneca, Amazon and Volkswagen.

SG17 locals are able to enjoy a lifestyle that combines big city amenities with more rural and peaceful pleasures. There are several parks in the area, including Fairlands Valley Park, Verulam and Stanborough, which are all popular spots to walk, cycle, jog and take nature walks. There are also several local pubs, shops, cafes and restaurants providing plenty of options for dining out or for a romantic evening.

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