Stevenage SG12 area guide
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Is Stevenage SG12 a good place to live?
In Stevenage (SG12), recorded crime is 50% below the national average, homes sell for around £467,553 on average, there are 19 schools in the area (6 of 7 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 50% below average
- A Schools86% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh 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
£467,553
Population
39,908
Recorded crime
114.8
Schools
19
Broadband
79%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Stevenage SG12
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Stevenage SG12 is rated high. Around 18.2% of properties (2,923 of 16,018) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1,222 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 SG12, 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 (117 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in SG12 (May 24–Apr 26, average 139/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 44
- One-person households
- 29%
- Households with children
- 29%
- Households
- 16,828
Owned 70% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for SG12.
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Stevenage SG12: frequently asked questions
Is Stevenage SG12 a good place to live?
In Stevenage (SG12), recorded crime is 50% below the national average, homes sell for around £467,553 on average, there are 19 schools in the area (6 of 7 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Stevenage SG12?
Recorded crime in Stevenage SG12 runs at 114.8 per 1,000 properties, 50% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Stevenage SG12 safe?
Crime in Stevenage SG12 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Stevenage SG12 runs at 114.8 per 1,000 properties, 50% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Stevenage SG12?
Homes in Stevenage SG12 sell for around £467,553 on average, based on 510 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Stevenage SG12 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Stevenage SG12 is rated high. Around 18.2% of properties (2,923 of 16,018) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1,222 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Stevenage SG12?
There are 19 schools in Stevenage SG12 (13 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Stevenage SG12 any good?
Of the 7 Ofsted-rated schools in Stevenage SG12, 6 (86%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Stevenage SG12 a deprived area?
Stevenage SG12 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).