Postcode Analysis Stevenage, East of England

ROOKWOOD DRIVE, SG2 8PJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROOKWOOD DRIVE, SG2 8PJ.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 49,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SG2 8PJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £352k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

SG2 8PJ is a safe, established residential area on Rookwood Drive, 0.3km from Broadwater in Stevenage. Administratively it sits within Longmeadow ward and the Stevenage constituency.

For serious buyers, SG2 8PJ is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £352k.

Census 2021 statistics for SG2 8PJ are sourced from Output Area E00120684 (shared with 8 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 8PJ. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.0%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 335,000

3 sales · Mean £ 351,666

Semi-Detached

£ 315,000

1 sales · Mean £ 315,000

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

SG2 8PJ has low crime rates — 36 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.

Violence and sexual offences73
Anti-social behaviour38
Public order17
Criminal damage and arson14
Shoplifting9

school Local Schools

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Shephalbury Park Primary School

Good227 pupils0.3 km
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Longmeadow Primary School

Good251 pupils0.3 km
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Greenside School

Good166 pupils0.5 km
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Barnwell School

Good1151 pupils0.5 km
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Peartree Spring Primary School

Good601 pupils0.8 km
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Roebuck Academy

Good456 pupils0.9 km
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Peartree Way Nursery School

Good133 pupils0.9 km
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Featherstone Wood Primary School

Good182 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • ESSO Broadwater0.8 km
  • One Stop Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Dessert Hub Stevenage0.9 km
  • Morrisons Daily1.0 km
  • S L Anderson Chemists Ltd0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Four Seasons Cafe0.9 km
  • Bengal Lounge0.9 km
  • Lace Lounge Restaurant0.9 km
  • Hyde Cafe Ltd1.0 km
  • Willows Cafe0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
  • Drumstick/Impresso Pizza1.0 km
  • Farm House Pizza0.9 km
  • Moonlight Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Mumbai Spice1.0 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.4 km
  • Co-op Store0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Peartree Public House0.9 km
  • Old Red Lion0.6 km
  • Shephall Tavern0.9 km
  • The Pied Piper0.3 km
  • Man In The Moon0.5 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Knebworth2.3 km
  • Stevenage2.6 km
  • Watton-At-Stone5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Longmeadow Centre0.3 km
  • Longmeadow Centre0.3 km
  • Marymead Centre0.5 km
  • Marymead Centre0.5 km