Stevenage SG9 area guide
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Is Stevenage SG9 a good place to live?
In Stevenage (SG9), recorded crime is 40% below the national average, homes sell for around £529,737 on average, there are 9 schools in the area (3 of 5 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).
- A Safetycrime 40% below average
- C Schools60% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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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
£529,737
Population
24,247
Recorded crime
135.9
Schools
9
Broadband
63%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Stevenage SG9
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Stevenage SG9 is rated high. Around 2.4% of properties (175 of 7,334) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 64 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 sold price in SG9, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (32 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in SG9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 49/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 45
- One-person households
- 24%
- Households with children
- 30%
- Households
- 9,768
Owned 71% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 13%
Census 2021 (ONS), for SG9.
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Stevenage SG9: frequently asked questions
Is Stevenage SG9 a good place to live?
In Stevenage (SG9), recorded crime is 40% below the national average, homes sell for around £529,737 on average, there are 9 schools in the area (3 of 5 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 SG9?
Recorded crime in Stevenage SG9 runs at 135.9 per 1,000 properties, 40% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Stevenage SG9 safe?
Crime in Stevenage SG9 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Stevenage SG9 runs at 135.9 per 1,000 properties, 40% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Stevenage SG9?
Homes in Stevenage SG9 sell for around £529,737 on average, based on 172 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Stevenage SG9 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Stevenage SG9 is rated high. Around 2.4% of properties (175 of 7,334) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 64 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Stevenage SG9?
There are 9 schools in Stevenage SG9 (7 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Stevenage SG9 any good?
Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Stevenage SG9, 3 (60%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Stevenage SG9 a deprived area?
Stevenage SG9 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).