Stevenage SG15 area guide
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Is Stevenage SG15 a good place to live?
In Stevenage (SG15), recorded crime is 28% above the national average, homes sell for around £334,080 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- D Safetycrime 28% above average
- 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
£334,080
Population
6,199
Recorded crime
291.7
Schools
2
Broadband
91%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Stevenage SG15
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Stevenage SG15 is rated high. Around 3.1% of properties (97 of 3,146) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 36 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 SG15, 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 (33 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in SG15 (May 24–Apr 26, average 32/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 40
- One-person households
- 29%
- Households with children
- 30%
- Households
- 2,571
Owned 67% · Social rent 18% · Private rent 14%
Census 2021 (ONS), for SG15.
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Stevenage SG15: frequently asked questions
Is Stevenage SG15 a good place to live?
In Stevenage (SG15), recorded crime is 28% above the national average, homes sell for around £334,080 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Stevenage SG15?
Recorded crime in Stevenage SG15 runs at 291.7 per 1,000 properties, 28% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Stevenage SG15 safe?
Crime in Stevenage SG15 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Stevenage SG15 runs at 291.7 per 1,000 properties, 28% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Stevenage SG15?
Homes in Stevenage SG15 sell for around £334,080 on average, based on 102 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Stevenage SG15 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Stevenage SG15 is rated high. Around 3.1% of properties (97 of 3,146) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 36 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Stevenage SG15?
There are 2 schools in Stevenage SG15 (1 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Stevenage SG15 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Stevenage SG15, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Stevenage SG15 a deprived area?
Stevenage SG15 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).