Stevenage SG2 area guide
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Is Stevenage SG2 a good place to live?
In Stevenage (SG2), recorded crime is 29% above the national average, homes sell for around £379,049 on average, there are 22 schools in the area, 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).
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
£379,049
Population
51,578
Recorded crime
293.9
Schools
22
Broadband
90%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Stevenage SG2
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Stevenage SG2 is rated high. Around 1.1% of properties (272 of 23,742) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 52 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 SG2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (128 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 SG2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 269/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 40
- One-person households
- 26%
- Households with children
- 32%
- Households
- 20,788
Owned 63% · Social rent 24% · Private rent 12%
Census 2021 (ONS), for SG2.
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Stevenage SG2: frequently asked questions
Is Stevenage SG2 a good place to live?
In Stevenage (SG2), recorded crime is 29% above the national average, homes sell for around £379,049 on average, there are 22 schools in the area, 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 SG2?
Recorded crime in Stevenage SG2 runs at 293.9 per 1,000 properties, 29% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Stevenage SG2 safe?
Crime in Stevenage SG2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Stevenage SG2 runs at 293.9 per 1,000 properties, 29% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Stevenage SG2?
Homes in Stevenage SG2 sell for around £379,049 on average, based on 486 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Stevenage SG2 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Stevenage SG2 is rated high. Around 1.1% of properties (272 of 23,742) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 52 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Stevenage SG2?
There are 22 schools in Stevenage SG2 (14 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Stevenage SG2 a deprived area?
Stevenage SG2 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).