SG2 0BB is a safe, established residential area on Faraday Road, 0.3km from Chells in Stevenage. Administratively it sits within Chells ward and the Stevenage constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £233k.
Census 2021 statistics for SG2 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00120661 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FARADAY ROAD, SG2 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARADAY ROAD, SG2 0BB.
316
39
£ 47,700 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG2 0BB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
SG2 0BB is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG2 0BB. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 240,000
3 sales · Mean £ 259,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG2 0BB has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Camps Hill Primary School
Lodge Farm Primary School
Marriotts School
Lonsdale School
The Nobel School
Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
Bedwell Primary School
Stevenage Education Support Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Archer Pharmacy1.0 km
- Best One - Alpha Supermarket0.9 km
- Newton General Store0.4 km
- The Local0.4 km
- Shell Stevenage1.0 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Pret Restaurant1.0 km
- Timebridge Community Centre0.7 km
- Costello's0.6 km
- Chells Cafe0.4 km
- Gangnam Restaurant0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Big Chef1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Golden's Place0.4 km
- Rupa Tandoori0.9 km
- Times Square Pizza0.4 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Squirrel0.5 km
- Glebe Sports0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stevenage2.5 km
- Knebworth4.5 km
- Watton-At-Stone6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Warwick Road0.3 km
- The Glebe Centre0.4 km
- Warwick Road0.4 km
- The Glebe Centre0.4 km
- The Glebe Centre0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SG20BB · Data under Open Government Licence