Stevenage SG13 area guide
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Is Stevenage SG13 a good place to live?
In Stevenage (SG13), recorded crime is 37% below the national average, homes sell for around £624,259 on average, there are 10 schools in the area (5 of 5 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).
- B Safetycrime 37% below average
- A Schools100% 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
£624,259
Population
29,127
Recorded crime
143.1
Schools
10
Broadband
73%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Stevenage SG13
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Stevenage SG13 is rated high. Around 7.8% of properties (725 of 9,291) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 490 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 SG13, 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 (69 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in SG13 (May 24–Apr 26, average 85/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 41
- One-person households
- 28%
- Households with children
- 31%
- Households
- 11,965
Owned 67% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 20%
Census 2021 (ONS), for SG13.
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Stevenage SG13: frequently asked questions
Is Stevenage SG13 a good place to live?
In Stevenage (SG13), recorded crime is 37% below the national average, homes sell for around £624,259 on average, there are 10 schools in the area (5 of 5 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 SG13?
Recorded crime in Stevenage SG13 runs at 143.1 per 1,000 properties, 37% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Stevenage SG13 safe?
Crime in Stevenage SG13 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Stevenage SG13 runs at 143.1 per 1,000 properties, 37% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Stevenage SG13?
Homes in Stevenage SG13 sell for around £624,259 on average, based on 327 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Stevenage SG13 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Stevenage SG13 is rated high. Around 7.8% of properties (725 of 9,291) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 490 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Stevenage SG13?
There are 10 schools in Stevenage SG13 (7 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Stevenage SG13 any good?
Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Stevenage SG13, 5 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Stevenage SG13 a deprived area?
Stevenage SG13 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).