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Stevenage SG2 8 area guide

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Is Stevenage SG2 8 a good place to live?

In Stevenage (SG2 8), recorded crime is 27% above the national average, homes sell for around £370,765 on average, there are 6 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, 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
£370,765
from 142 sales
Population
20,882
Deprivation decile 5/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
338.8
per 1,000 · +27% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
6
4 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
94%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
Medium
3.5% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Stevenage SG2 8

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Stevenage SG2 8 is rated medium. Around 3.5% of properties (247 of 7,116) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 46 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 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (43 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 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 101/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 40
One-person households: 28%
Households with children: 31%
Households: 8,560

Owned 61% · Social rent 25% · Private rent 11%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SG2 8.

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Stevenage SG2 8: frequently asked questions

Is Stevenage SG2 8 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Stevenage SG2 8?

Recorded crime in Stevenage SG2 8 runs at 338.8 per 1,000 properties, 27% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Stevenage SG2 8 safe?

Crime in Stevenage SG2 8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Stevenage SG2 8 runs at 338.8 per 1,000 properties, 27% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Stevenage SG2 8?

Homes in Stevenage SG2 8 sell for around £370,765 on average, based on 142 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Stevenage SG2 8 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Stevenage SG2 8 is rated medium. Around 3.5% of properties (247 of 7,116) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 46 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Stevenage SG2 8?

There are 6 schools in Stevenage SG2 8 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Stevenage SG2 8 a deprived area?

Stevenage SG2 8 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).