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Stevenage SG18 8 area guide

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Is Stevenage SG18 8 a good place to live?

In Stevenage (SG18 8), recorded crime is 33% below the national average, homes sell for around £440,389 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (2 of 2 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 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).

B Safetycrime 33% below 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
£440,389
from 276 sales
Population
18,107
Deprivation decile 7/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
180.1
per 1,000 · -33% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
3
2 primary · 1 secondary · 2/2 good+
Broadband
89%
gigabit-ready · 96% superfast
Flood risk
High
2.2% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Stevenage SG18 8

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Stevenage SG18 8 is rated high. Around 2.2% of properties (154 of 7,016) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 89 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 average (mean) sold price in SG18 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (64 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in SG18 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 38/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 39
One-person households: 28%
Households with children: 29%
Households: 7,627

Owned 69% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 17%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SG18 8.

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Stevenage SG18 8: frequently asked questions

Is Stevenage SG18 8 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Stevenage SG18 8?

Recorded crime in Stevenage SG18 8 runs at 180.1 per 1,000 properties, 33% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Stevenage SG18 8 safe?

Crime in Stevenage SG18 8 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Stevenage SG18 8 runs at 180.1 per 1,000 properties, 33% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Stevenage SG18 8?

Homes in Stevenage SG18 8 sell for around £440,389 on average, based on 276 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Stevenage SG18 8 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Stevenage SG18 8 is rated high. Around 2.2% of properties (154 of 7,016) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 89 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Stevenage SG18 8?

There are 3 schools in Stevenage SG18 8 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Stevenage SG18 8 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Stevenage SG18 8, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Stevenage SG18 8 a deprived area?

Stevenage SG18 8 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).