Iona Close Stevenage
27 addresses across 2 postcodes (SG1), about 200 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 37825020.
- Energy: 25 homes have an energy certificate (C: 25).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Stevenage, about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 440 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 139 to 140 m above sea level.
- Noise: 18 of its 27 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Stanmore Medical Group, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 640 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 48% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 168 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
25 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (15); House, end-terrace (9); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1996-2002 (18); 1991-1995 (6); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (24).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (46% of about 1,310 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: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- The Oval Neighbourhood Centre: up to 275 homes, not permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 14 October 2026: AFFINITY WATER - C, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 15 August 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the verge (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 2 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SG1 4XR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SG1 4LL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 27 addresses are between 139 m and 140 m above sea level (140 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG1 4LL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SG1 4XR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Stevenage 4.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Hitchin 2.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Knebworth 437,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest York Road St Nicholas | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Stevenage | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Gates Way Car Park Stevenage - Green Parking | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 13.5 km (8.4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Stanmore Medical Group | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St. Nicholas Pharmacy | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | The Lister Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Stevenage Police Station | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Stevenage Canterbury Way Cashzone | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,910 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 3.5 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 330 m² | 150 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Canterbury Park 5.8 ha | 180 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 8,840 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 4.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Rooks Nest House Howards, a listed building (Grade I), 250 m north-west. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rooks Nest House Howards | Listed building, Grade I | 250 m north-west |
| Church of Saint Nicholas | Listed building, Grade I | 670 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| The Old Bury | Listed building, Grade II* | 710 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Chesfield Church | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Old malt houses and kiln, High Street | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Park Plantation | Wood | 570 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Duckdell Plantation | Wood | 680 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Gorsedell Plantation | Wood | 760 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Almond's Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Graveley Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Bottom | Valley | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 27 |
18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giles Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Giles Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 4–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Leys Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Almond Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 850 m (0.5 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 |
| Round Diamond Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Martins Wood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Dec 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Barclay Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Fairlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Nicholas PH SG1 4LJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 May 2021 |
| Sunbeams Playgroup SG1 4LJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2009 |
| Morrisons Daily SG1 4LJ | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Giles JM School SG1 4JQ | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Giles Infants School SG1 4JQ | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 80 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 |
| Other theft | 15 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near York Road (96); On or near Iona Close (39); On or near Parking Area (18); On or near Guildford Close (11); On or near St Albans Link (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 48% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 23% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 40% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 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) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 8 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
Guildford Close · St Albans Link · Gloucester Close · Lancaster Close · Canterbury Way · York Road · St Albans Drive · St Andrews Drive
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.