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Stevenage SG8 7 area guide

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Is Stevenage SG8 7 a good place to live?

In Stevenage (SG8 7), recorded crime is 98% below the national average, homes sell for around £482,063 on average, there are 5 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 9/10, 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
£482,063
from 162 sales
Population
17,400
Deprivation decile 9/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
4.6
per 1,000 · -98% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
5 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
91%
gigabit-ready · 98% superfast
Flood risk
High
4.5% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Stevenage SG8 7

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Stevenage SG8 7 is rated high. Around 4.5% of properties (191 of 4,254) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 88 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 SG8 7, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (33 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 SG8 7 (May 24–Apr 26, average 2/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 41
One-person households: 28%
Households with children: 29%
Households: 7,371

Owned 72% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 17%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SG8 7.

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Stevenage SG8 7: frequently asked questions

Is Stevenage SG8 7 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Stevenage SG8 7?

Recorded crime in Stevenage SG8 7 runs at 4.6 per 1,000 properties, 98% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Stevenage SG8 7 safe?

Crime in Stevenage SG8 7 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Stevenage SG8 7 runs at 4.6 per 1,000 properties, 98% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Stevenage SG8 7?

Homes in Stevenage SG8 7 sell for around £482,063 on average, based on 162 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Stevenage SG8 7 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Stevenage SG8 7 is rated high. Around 4.5% of properties (191 of 4,254) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 88 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Stevenage SG8 7?

There are 5 schools in Stevenage SG8 7 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Stevenage SG8 7 a deprived area?

Stevenage SG8 7 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).