Stevenage SG6 area guide
5 sectors · 980 postcodes
Is Stevenage SG6 a good place to live?
In Stevenage (SG6), recorded crime is 20% above the national average, homes sell for around £432,566 on average, there are 17 schools in the area (5 of 6 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).
- D Safetycrime 20% above average
- B Schools83% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
- How we grade →
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
£432,566
Population
38,762
Recorded crime
272.4
Schools
17
Broadband
82%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Stevenage SG6
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Stevenage SG6 is rated high. Around 0.3% of properties (44 of 17,157) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 27 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 SG6, 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 SG6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 255/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 42
- One-person households
- 31%
- Households with children
- 30%
- Households
- 16,389
Owned 59% · Social rent 28% · Private rent 12%
Census 2021 (ONS), for SG6.
Browse sectors
Nearby areas
Stevenage SG6: frequently asked questions
Is Stevenage SG6 a good place to live?
In Stevenage (SG6), recorded crime is 20% above the national average, homes sell for around £432,566 on average, there are 17 schools in the area (5 of 6 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).
What is the crime rate in Stevenage SG6?
Recorded crime in Stevenage SG6 runs at 272.4 per 1,000 properties, 20% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Stevenage SG6 safe?
Crime in Stevenage SG6 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Stevenage SG6 runs at 272.4 per 1,000 properties, 20% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Stevenage SG6?
Homes in Stevenage SG6 sell for around £432,566 on average, based on 443 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Stevenage SG6 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Stevenage SG6 is rated high. Around 0.3% of properties (44 of 17,157) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 27 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Stevenage SG6?
There are 17 schools in Stevenage SG6 (11 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Stevenage SG6 any good?
Of the 6 Ofsted-rated schools in Stevenage SG6, 5 (83%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Stevenage SG6 a deprived area?
Stevenage SG6 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).