Cockerell Close Stevenage
25 addresses across 1 postcode (SG1), about 300 m long, classed as a local access road. USRN 37825056.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Stevenage costs £2,392 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Stevenage, about 790 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 130 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 95 to 97 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 27 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is King George & Manor House Surgeries, about 700 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 57 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jul 2024 | UNIT 4, THE ORBITAL CENTRE SG1 2NB | Other | £1,300,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 Mar 2017 | UNIT 3, THE ORBITAL CENTRE SG1 2NB | Other | £455,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Stevenage in 2026-27: Band D £2,392 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,595 | £1,860 | £2,126 | £2,392 | £2,924 | £3,455 | £3,987 | £4,784 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (44% of about 700 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Stevenage.
- Tree preservation orders: 6 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 27 addresses are between 95 m and 97 m above sea level (96 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG1 2NB | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Stevenage 4.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Knebworth 437,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Hitchin 2.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cavendish Road Stevenage | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Stevenage | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Car Park on Gates Way, SG1 | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesla Supercharger | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 11.1 km (6.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest King George & Manor House Surgeries | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Medix Pharmacy | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smilecraft Dental Care | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | The Lister Hospital | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Stevenage Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Stevenage High Street | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,000 m² | 130 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 8.3 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 170 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Meadway Playing Field 2.5 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 11 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 156 High Street, Stevenage, a listed building (Grade II*), 660 m (0.4 miles) east. 76 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 156 High Street, Stevenage | Listed building, Grade II* | 660 m (0.4 miles) east |
| 94-98, High Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 730 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| 131, High Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 760 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| 2, Letchmore Road | Listed building, Grade II* | 770 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Old malt houses and kiln, High Street | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| The Six Hills Roman barrows | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ilett Wood | Wood | 170 m east |
| Symonds Green Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 860 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Potters Spring | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Upper Kitching Spring | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Almond's Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Langley Valley | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 19 | 27 | 27 |
8 of the street's 27 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Stevenage: see them on the Stevenage page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolenwick Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 380 m | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 380 m | No published inspection |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Fairlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Barclay Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| North Hertfordshire College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Broom Barns Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Almond Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Snack Shack SG1 2NB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Foodshed SG1 2NB | Distributors/Transporters | 110 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Fizz Experience TA Warehouse Demo Services SG1 2FW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 200 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Costco Wholesale SG1 2FW | Other catering premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Woolenwick Junior School SG1 2NU | School/college/university | 350 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Woolenwick Infants School SG1 2NU | School/college/university | 350 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Fujitsu SG1 2DY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| The Clubhouse SG1 2EF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Jun 2018 |
| Pagbilan Sari-Sari Store | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Lytton Way Greggs SG1 1HH | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Euro Lytton Way SG1 1HH | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2022 |
| Costa Ltd SG1 1HH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2025 |
| City Tree Ltd SG1 1HH | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (27); On or near Cockerell Close (16); On or near Angotts Mead (10); On or near Gunnells (3); On or near Parking Area (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SG1 2NB: 25 addresses of 32 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Maxwell Road · Gunnells · Angotts Mead · Mozart Court · Fairview Road · Watson Road · Brick Kiln Road · Crompton Road · Rutherford Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.