Postcode Analysis Stevenage, East of England

OSPREY GARDENS, SG2 9PD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OSPREY GARDENS, SG2 9PD.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 46,800 /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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Index Insight: SG2 9PD 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.

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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SG2 9PD has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 7.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG2 9PD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Osprey Gardens, 0.5km from Poplars in Stevenage. Administratively it sits within Bandley Hill ward and the Stevenage constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SG2 9PD is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £271k, down 7.9% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SG2 9PD are sourced from Output Area E00120603 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG2 9PD. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 167,500

4 sales · Mean £ 167,787

Terraced

£ 274,000

4 sales · Mean £ 289,498

Semi-Detached

£ 390,000

1 sales · Mean £ 390,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SG2 9PD is moderate at 66 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting56
Violence and sexual offences40
Criminal damage and arson25
Other theft25
Anti-social behaviour15

school Local Schools

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Featherstone Wood Primary School

Good182 pupils0.6 km
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Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School

Outstanding127 pupils0.7 km
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Ashtree Primary School and Nursery

Requires Improvement368 pupils0.8 km
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Barnwell School

Good1151 pupils0.9 km
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Stevenage Education Support Centre

Good2 pupils1.0 km
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Longmeadow Primary School

Good251 pupils1.1 km
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Peartree Spring Primary School

Good601 pupils1.1 km
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Greenside School

Good166 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Greenside Studio0.7 km
  • Kandola General Store0.9 km
  • Lloyds Chemist0.5 km
  • The Hyde Bakers0.7 km
  • The Hyde Newsagent Shop Limited0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Shephall Tavern0.7 km
  • The Coopers Inn0.5 km
  • The Pied Piper0.9 km
  • The Pig And Whistle0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Hyde Cafe Ltd0.7 km
  • Stevenage Golf & Conference Centre0.7 km
  • Bengal Lounge0.7 km
  • Lace Lounge Restaurant0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Plc0.5 km
  • Co-op Store0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Moonlight Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Mumbai Spice0.7 km
  • New World0.7 km
  • Ocean Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Farm House Pizza0.6 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Knebworth3.3 km
  • Stevenage3.3 km
  • Watton-At-Stone4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Dene Lane0.2 km
  • Dene Lane0.2 km
  • Woodcock Road0.3 km
  • Harefield0.3 km
  • Bandley Rise0.4 km