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Stevenage SG18 9 area guide

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Is Stevenage SG18 9 a good place to live?

In Stevenage (SG18 9), recorded crime is 99% below the national average, homes sell for around £501,319 on average, there are 4 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 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

A Safetycrime 99% 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
£501,319
from 146 sales
Population
19,122
Deprivation decile 6/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
4.0
per 1,000 · -99% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
4
4 primary · 0 secondary · 2/2 good+
Broadband
62%
gigabit-ready · 83% superfast
Flood risk
High
6.0% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Stevenage SG18 9

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Stevenage SG18 9 is rated high. Around 6.0% of properties (283 of 4,715) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 157 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 9, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (21 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 9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 4/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 46
One-person households: 27%
Households with children: 26%
Households: 7,967

Owned 72% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 15%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SG18 9.

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Stevenage SG18 9: frequently asked questions

Is Stevenage SG18 9 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Stevenage SG18 9?

Recorded crime in Stevenage SG18 9 runs at 4.0 per 1,000 properties, 99% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Stevenage SG18 9 safe?

Crime in Stevenage SG18 9 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Stevenage SG18 9 runs at 4.0 per 1,000 properties, 99% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Stevenage SG18 9?

Homes in Stevenage SG18 9 sell for around £501,319 on average, based on 146 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Stevenage SG18 9 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Stevenage SG18 9 is rated high. Around 6.0% of properties (283 of 4,715) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 157 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Stevenage SG18 9?

There are 4 schools in Stevenage SG18 9 (4 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Stevenage SG18 9 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Stevenage SG18 9, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Stevenage SG18 9 a deprived area?

Stevenage SG18 9 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).