Area Analysis Stevenage, East of England

SG2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SG2 postcode area.

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Population

42,646

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
workEmployment
9/10
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7/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
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Area Character

SG2 is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £427k. Property prices are trending up 11.9% year-on-year.

home £427,295 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG2 is a postcode district in Stevenage, East of England, covering 828 active and 269 retired postcodes.

The largest share of SG2 (33%) is characterised by a deprived but culturally rich area with significant ethnic diversity, alongside a rural commuter area popular with professional households (8%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes SG2 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in SG2 are around £427k, up 11.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SG2 at 227 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 41 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SG2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.8%
Asian / British Asian4.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3574
Anti-social behaviour2214
Criminal damage and arson760
Other theft704
Shoplifting651

school Local Schools

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Peartree Way Nursery School

Good133 pupils
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Walkern Primary School

Good112 pupils
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Peartree Spring Primary School

Good601 pupils
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Ashtree Primary School and Nursery

Requires Improvement368 pupils
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Benington Church of England Primary School

Good84 pupils
P

Ardeley St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good76 pupils
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Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School

Outstanding127 pupils
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St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery

Good211 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Roebuck Inn
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • The Crown
  • The Jolly Waggoners
  • The Lordship Arms
  • The Pig And Whistle
  • Yew Tree
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-op
  • Co-op Store
  • Sainsbury's Plc
  • Tesco
  • Tesco
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Yo! To Go! Stevenage Broadwater
  • Big Chef
  • Day's Fish And Chips
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Downtown Pizza & Kebabs
  • + 22 more
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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Walkern P O Stores
  • Church Farm TFF Ltd Farm Box Scheme
  • Clarkes Garage (Walkern) Ltd
  • Ask Wines
  • Best One - Alpha Supermarket
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Brewery Tearooms
  • Church Farm Cafe
  • Farm Shop
  • Sweet O'Clock
  • The Nordic Tearoom At
  • + 15 more