Fairlight Close Stevenage
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (SG1), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 37800101.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5).
- 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 470 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Millennium Gardens, is about 160 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 92 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is King George & Manor House Surgeries, about 170 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 470 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 27% of households owned their home and 46% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 170 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 76 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (4); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 2012 onwards (2); 2012-2021 (2); 2007-2011 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (4); rented (private) (1).
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 (37% of about 1,170 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Old Town High Street Conservation Area. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Stevenage.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Matalan: up to 526 homes, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Pond Close, 11 Walkern Road: up to 12 homes, permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 92 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG1 3DQ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| SG1 3FB | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Stevenage 4.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Knebworth 437,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Hitchin 2.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ditchmore Lane Stevenage Old Town | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Stevenage | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Car Park on Gates Way, SG1 | 90 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesla Supercharger | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 11.7 km (7.3 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest King George & Manor House Surgeries | 170 m |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 330 m |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smilecraft Dental Care | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | The Lister Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Stevenage Police Station | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 103 Queensway Lloyds Bank | 390 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Millennium Gardens 2,600 m² | 160 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Town Centre Gardens 4.1 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,060 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stevenage Cricket Club 1.9 ha | 100 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 4.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 156 High Street, Stevenage, a listed building (Grade II*), 190 m north. 86 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 156 High Street, Stevenage | Listed building, Grade II* | 190 m north |
| 2, Letchmore Road | Listed building, Grade II* | 300 m north |
| 131, High Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 360 m north |
| 94-98, High Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 500 m (0.3 miles) north |
| The Six Hills Roman barrows | Scheduled monument | 920 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Old malt houses and kiln, High Street | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Whomerley Wood moated site | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ilett Wood | Wood | 490 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Towers Pond | Lake or reservoir | 830 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Almond Spring | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Almond's Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Norton Green Common Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Langley Valley | Valley | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
5 of the street's 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 620 m (0.4 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 |
| Woolenwick Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Broom Barns Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Barclay Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| North Hertfordshire College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Almond Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
| The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenage Cricket And Hockey Sports Club SG1 3LJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 10 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Gate Hotel SG1 3LJ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 10 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2021 |
| One YMCA SG1 3LJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 10 m | 4 Good | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Zara's Diner | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2026 |
| ALDI Stores Ltd SG1 1FZ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 130 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Majestic Wine SG1 1FZ | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2024 |
| The Chequers SG1 3LL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 4 Good | 17 Sep 2019 |
| High Street Methodist Church SG1 3LL | Other catering premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 4 Oct 2018 |
| The Chequers Alehouse SG1 3LL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Coach & Horses SG1 3HT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2021 |
| Tesco Café SG1 1ES | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Creams SG1 1ES | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Holland And Barrett SG1 1ES | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2025 |
| YO Sushi SG1 1ES | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Euro Lytton Way SG1 1HH | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 |
| Shoplifting | 23 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Other theft | 17 |
| Public order | 17 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Bicycle theft | 6 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Fairlight Close (46); On or near Supermarket (31); On or near Petrol Station (29); On or near Trinity Road (21); On or near Kilby Road (19).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 27% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 19% | 17% |
| Private rented | 51% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 30% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 46% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
Nearby streets
Fairlands Way · Gates Way · Briggs Close · High Street · Ditchmore Lane · Briggs Close · Chequers Bridge Road · Lintott Close · Trinity Road · Kilby Road · Townsend Mews · Trinity Place
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.