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SG2

STEVENAGE

Hertfordshire, East Of England, England

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SG2 covers STEVENAGE in Hertfordshire, East Of England.

Avg price £381,309
1yr change ▲ 3.9%
Crime 40% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£381,309

▲ 3.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

33% above national avg

Crime Rate

48.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

40% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

22 schools

Broadband Speed

347 Mbps

Property Prices in SG2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SG2 is £381,309, which is 33% below the Hertfordshire average of £572,493.

Properties in SG2 cost 32.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SG2 have risen 3.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £610,068 215
Semi-detached £394,265 276
Terraced £331,047 806
Flat £219,370 153
All types £381,309 1480

5-Year Price History

£373K £378K £383K £387K £392K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SG2

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 48.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SG2 has a crime rate well 40% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
20.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
9.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
7.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SG2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SG2 has 22 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 8 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Peartree Way Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Walkern Primary School Primary Good mi
Peartree Spring Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Benington Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Ardeley St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary Good mi

1

Outstanding

8

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

91,774

Population

62

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
31.0%
Private rent
14.0%
Social rent
26.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SG2 are 347.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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347.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

85%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SG2 is collected by Stevenage. The Band D rate is £2,076/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

SG

SG2 — STEVENAGE

Area Summary

SG2 (STEVENAGE) offers above-average property prices (£381,309, 33% above national average), low crime (40% below national average), 22 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (347 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SG2 STEVENAGE

What is the average house price in SG2 STEVENAGE?
The average house price in SG2 (STEVENAGE) is £381,309, based on 1480 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 33% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.9% over the past year.
Is SG2 STEVENAGE a safe area to live?
Crime in SG2 is significantly below the national average (48.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (20.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (9.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SG2 STEVENAGE?
The population of SG2 (STEVENAGE) is approximately 91,774 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 26% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SG2?
The average broadband download speed in SG2 is 347 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 85%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SG2 STEVENAGE?
There are 22 schools in or near SG2. 41% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 8 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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