Stevenage SG5 area guide
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Is Stevenage SG5 a good place to live?
In Stevenage (SG5), recorded crime is 14% above the national average, homes sell for around £506,759 on average, there are 16 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, 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
£506,759
Population
43,925
Recorded crime
259.4
Schools
16
Broadband
74%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Stevenage SG5
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Stevenage SG5 is rated high. Around 2.0% of properties (396 of 19,334) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 121 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 SG5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (106 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 SG5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 222/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 41
- One-person households
- 29%
- Households with children
- 31%
- Households
- 18,193
Owned 65% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 16%
Census 2021 (ONS), for SG5.
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Stevenage SG5: frequently asked questions
Is Stevenage SG5 a good place to live?
In Stevenage (SG5), recorded crime is 14% above the national average, homes sell for around £506,759 on average, there are 16 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Stevenage SG5?
Recorded crime in Stevenage SG5 runs at 259.4 per 1,000 properties, 14% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Stevenage SG5 safe?
Crime in Stevenage SG5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Stevenage SG5 runs at 259.4 per 1,000 properties, 14% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Stevenage SG5?
Homes in Stevenage SG5 sell for around £506,759 on average, based on 622 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Stevenage SG5 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Stevenage SG5 is rated high. Around 2.0% of properties (396 of 19,334) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 121 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Stevenage SG5?
There are 16 schools in Stevenage SG5 (12 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Stevenage SG5 a deprived area?
Stevenage SG5 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).