Stevenage SG1 area guide
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Is Stevenage SG1 a good place to live?
In Stevenage (SG1), recorded crime is 93% above the national average, homes sell for around £410,088 on average, there are 20 schools in the area (9 of 10 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 93% above average
- A Schools90% Good/Outstanding
- D Floodmedium risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£410,088
Population
59,285
Recorded crime
440.0
Schools
20
Broadband
82%
Flood risk
Medium
Flood risk in Stevenage SG1
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Stevenage SG1 is rated medium. Around 0.9% of properties (292 of 31,483) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in SG1, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (160 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in SG1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 534/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 38
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 32%
- Households
- 24,150
Owned 54% · Social rent 26% · Private rent 17%
Census 2021 (ONS), for SG1.
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Stevenage SG1: frequently asked questions
Is Stevenage SG1 a good place to live?
In Stevenage (SG1), recorded crime is 93% above the national average, homes sell for around £410,088 on average, there are 20 schools in the area (9 of 10 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Stevenage SG1?
Recorded crime in Stevenage SG1 runs at 440.0 per 1,000 properties, 93% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Stevenage SG1 safe?
Crime in Stevenage SG1 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Stevenage SG1 runs at 440.0 per 1,000 properties, 93% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Stevenage SG1?
Homes in Stevenage SG1 sell for around £410,088 on average, based on 720 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Stevenage SG1 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Stevenage SG1 is rated medium. Around 0.9% of properties (292 of 31,483) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Stevenage SG1?
There are 20 schools in Stevenage SG1 (15 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Stevenage SG1 any good?
Of the 10 Ofsted-rated schools in Stevenage SG1, 9 (90%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Stevenage SG1 a deprived area?
Stevenage SG1 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).