Hertfordshire, England
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Hertfordshire, England
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Property market | £416,039 for a semi-detached property |
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Airport access | Closest airport is London Luton (8.2 miles) |
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Broadband | 100.7mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) |
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Ethnic diversity | White: 82.8% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 17.2% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) |
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Socio-economic status | Ranked 235 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 378 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Stevenage level) |
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Community | Median age is 38.3 | Population of 83,957 | Happiness is Below Average for Hertfordshire, Average for UK |
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Crime | 3.0 burglaries per 1k people (Stevenage) |
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Commute (approx) | - Kings Cross (20 mins) - Cambridge (28 mins) - London St Pancras (28 mins) - London Bridge (43 mins) - East Croydon (58 mins) - Highbury & Islington (58 mins) - Cannon Street (62 mins) - Charing Cross (67 mins) - Wimbledon (81 mins) - Victoria (87 mins)... (view more here) |
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£416,039 for a semi-detached property |
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Closest airport is London Luton (8.2 miles) |
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100.7mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) |
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Median age is 38.3 | 83,957 | Happiness is Below Average for Hertfordshire, Average for UK |
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Ranked 235 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 378 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Stevenage level) |
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3.0 burglaries per 1k people (Stevenage) |
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Stevenage has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to June 2023
The property market in Stevenage has had a steady increase over the last few years but a recent decline. Based on data published on 16 August 2023, on average a detached house costs £669,205, which is up 2.4% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £416,039 (up 2.4% on last year) , a terraced house £323,806 (up 1.2% on last year) and a flat £197,930. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £945 per month. Property prices in Stevenage are slightly lower than the average property prices across Hertfordshire and are slightly lower compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Stevenage, prices have risen much more quickly than the annual average price change seen across the Hertfordshire region.
Property data is based on Stevenage level pricing data and is as at June 2023 (publicised 16 August 2023)
Regarding the health of the Hertfordshire property market as a whole, here is how it compares to other counties in England:| County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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| Rutland | £557,204 | +11.1% | £340,313 | +11.3% |
| Northumberland | £337,325 | +8.5% | £184,842 | +7.0% |
| Lancashire | £331,201 | +5.7% | £198,039 | +4.5% |
| Derbyshire | £344,451 | +4.9% | £211,163 | +3.8% |
| Leicestershire | £436,158 | +4.9% | £264,342 | +3.8% |
| Merseyside | £344,830 | +4.8% | £216,901 | +3.6% |
| Warwickshire | £529,186 | +4.5% | £305,718 | +3.5% |
| Greater Manchester | £403,675 | +4.4% | £257,735 | +3.7% |
| Gloucestershire | £542,438 | +4.4% | £333,333 | +4.3% |
| Oxfordshire | £711,995 | +4.3% | £451,979 | +3.9% |
| East Riding of Yorkshire | £332,412 | +4.2% | £206,648 | +3.9% |
| Wiltshire | £527,302 | +3.8% | £331,630 | +3.8% |
| West Yorkshire | £355,467 | +3.6% | £212,399 | +2.7% |
| Kent | £629,980 | +3.5% | £392,043 | +3.0% |
| Staffordshire | £368,518 | +3.2% | £223,594 | +2.9% |
| West Midlands | £410,980 | +3.0% | £246,366 | +2.9% |
| West Sussex | £693,611 | +2.9% | £445,014 | +3.1% |
| Devon | £510,021 | +2.8% | £341,095 | +3.3% |
| West Northamptonshire | £487,369 | +2.7% | £283,235 | +2.2% |
| Nottinghamshire | £334,125 | +2.7% | £205,505 | +2.4% |
| South Yorkshire | £286,071 | +2.6% | £183,466 | +2.2% |
| North Yorkshire | £426,004 | +2.5% | £267,320 | +2.0% |
| Norfolk | £410,350 | +2.4% | £270,298 | +2.2% |
| Worcestershire | £463,600 | +2.4% | £279,546 | +2.1% |
| Shropshire | £406,333 | +2.3% | £253,546 | +2.1% |
| Isle of Wight | £447,238 | +2.3% | £305,949 | +2.4% |
| Herefordshire | £435,570 | +2.3% | £276,386 | +2.3% |
| Essex | £597,549 | +2.2% | £385,995 | +1.6% |
| Hampshire | £635,610 | +1.8% | £389,893 | +2.0% |
| Buckinghamshire | £858,606 | +1.7% | £463,046 | +1.7% |
| Cambridgeshire | £494,548 | +1.7% | £335,041 | +1.7% |
| Lincolnshire | £310,171 | +1.5% | £206,565 | +1.9% |
| North Northamptonshire | £427,010 | +1.4% | £254,805 | +1.2% |
| Suffolk | £457,471 | +0.9% | £284,740 | +0.9% |
| East Sussex | £598,831 | +0.7% | £387,056 | +0.9% |
| Somerset | £465,072 | +0.3% | £295,606 | +0.5% |
| Dorset | £536,574 | +0.1% | £352,588 | +0.5% |
| Surrey | £961,283 | +0.1% | £547,797 | +1.0% |
| Hertfordshire | £946,765 | 0.0% | £545,243 | +0.3% |
| Cornwall | £454,056 | -0.9% | £300,238 | -0.5% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Stevenage, or click here to browse the longer list of Stevenage property transactions from 2022.
| Address | Details |
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| 35, Fresson Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire , SG1 3QU | Sold for £248,500 on 12/20/2022 (Flat) |
| 102, Letchmore Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire , SG1 3PT | Sold for £570,000 on 10/19/2022 (Semi-Detached) |
| 96, Letchmore Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire , SG1 3PT | Sold for £535,000 on 01/19/2022 (Semi-Detached) |
| 120, Letchmore Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire , SG1 3PT | Sold for £426,000 on 10/28/2022 (Terraced) |
| 38, Upper Sean, Stevenage, Hertfordshire , SG2 9XW | Sold for £345,000 on 09/23/2022 (Terraced) |
Stevenage has a high number of nearby schools, so there is plenty of choice although there may also be a lot of competition for spaces too. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including The Thomas Alleyne Academy (Academy) which is based in High Street, Stevenage. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
Click here to view the full list of nearby schools. or view a full screen school map which provides a wider radius of school options.
| School | Type | Outstanding? |
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| Marriotts School | Secondary school Community school - Mixed | No |
| Greenside School | Primary & Secondary Community special school - Mixed | No |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
| Fairlands Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| Camps Hill Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
| Martins Wood Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Barclay Academy | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
| Larwood School | Primary Academy special converter - Mixed | No |
| Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Broom Barns Primary School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | No |
| Bedwell Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Peartree Spring Primary School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | No |
| Almond Hill Junior School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Giles Junior School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| The Giles Infant and Nursery School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| The Leys Primary and Nursery School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Barnwell School | Secondary school Foundation school - Mixed | No |
| St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
| The Nobel School | Secondary school Foundation school - Mixed | No |
| Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
| The Valley School | Secondary school Community special school - Mixed | No |
| Lonsdale School | Primary & Secondary Community special school - Mixed | No |
| Featherstone Wood Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Lodge Farm Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Longmeadow Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Shephalbury Park Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Ashtree Primary School and Nursery | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Roebuck Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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| Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (5/22/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Stevenage | |
| St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (3/21/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Stevenage | |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (6/10/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Stevenage | |
| Fairlands Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (10/4/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | Stevenage | |
| The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (1/29/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Stevenage | |
| Greenside School | Primary & Secondary Community special school - Mixed | 2: Good (2/28/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Stevenage | |
| Featherstone Wood Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (10/19/2022) | 19 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Stevenage |
| Longmeadow Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (7/7/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Stevenage | |
| Shephalbury Park Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (10/19/2022) | 58 submissions 97.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Stevenage |
| Roebuck Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (1/23/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Stevenage | |
| Marriotts School | Secondary school Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/11/2021) | Ofsted Report Link | Stevenage | |
| Larwood School | Primary Academy special converter - Mixed | 2: Good (11/10/2022) | Ofsted Report Link | Stevenage | |
| Broom Barns Primary School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | 2: Good (5/22/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Stevenage | |
| Bedwell Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (3/2/2022) | 56 submissions 93.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Stevenage |
| Peartree Spring Primary School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | 2: Good (3/16/2017) | 10 submissions 80.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Stevenage |
| Almond Hill Junior School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (3/4/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Stevenage | |
| Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (1/25/2013) | 44 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Stevenage |
| Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (1/17/2012) | 85 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Stevenage |
| Giles Junior School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (2/24/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Stevenage | |
| The Giles Infant and Nursery School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (6/29/2011) | Ofsted Report Link | Stevenage |
| School | Type |
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| Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (5/22/2013) |
| St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (3/21/2013) |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (6/10/2015) |
| Fairlands Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/4/2012) |
| The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (1/29/2015) |
| Greenside School Ofsted report | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 2: Good (2/28/2013) |
| Featherstone Wood Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/19/2022) 19 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| Longmeadow Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (7/7/2016) |
| Shephalbury Park Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/19/2022) 58 submissions 97.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| Roebuck Academy Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (1/23/2015) |
| Marriotts School Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (11/11/2021) |
| Larwood School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/10/2022) |
| Broom Barns Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/22/2014) |
| Bedwell Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/2/2022) 56 submissions 93.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| Peartree Spring Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/16/2017) 10 submissions 80.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| Almond Hill Junior School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/4/2016) |
| Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (1/25/2013) 44 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (1/17/2012) 85 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| Giles Junior School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (2/24/2016) |
| The Giles Infant and Nursery School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/29/2011) |
| Station | Distance from Stevenage | Commute options |
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| Stevenage A relatively busy station. Station footfall changed -3% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Kings Cross (28 mins - London North Eastern Railway - £381 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (38 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) - £261 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (29 mins - Thameslink - £381 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 44 mins - Thameslink - £412 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (59 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) - £381 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 62 mins - Thameslink - £381 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 62 mins - Southeastern - £381 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (1 change(s) - 67 mins - Southeastern - £381 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 81 mins - Thameslink - £381 monthly fare) View details - Victoria (1 change(s) - 87 mins - Southern - £381 monthly fare) View details - York (107 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 116 mins - Thameslink) View details - London Liverpool Street (1 change(s) - 116 mins - Greater Anglia - £381 monthly fare) View details - Leeds (130 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 148 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 167 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 171 mins - TransPennine Express) View details |
| Knebworth A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -2% from the previous year. | 3 miles |
- Kings Cross (34 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) - £335 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 39 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) - £335 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 42 mins - Thameslink - £335 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (50 mins - Thameslink - £312 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 57 mins - Thameslink - £365 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 72 mins - Thameslink - £335 monthly fare) View details - York (1 change(s) - 110 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 121 mins - Thameslink) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 135 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - London Liverpool Street (1 change(s) - 138 mins - Greater Anglia - £335 monthly fare) View details |
| Letchworth Garden City A relatively busy station. Station footfall changed -1% from the previous year. | 6 miles |
- Cambridge (28 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) - £215 monthly fare) View details - Kings Cross (38 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) - £454 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (41 mins - Thameslink - £454 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 43 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) - £454 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 56 mins - Thameslink - £458 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 74 mins - Thameslink - £454 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 73 mins - Southeastern - £454 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (1 change(s) - 78 mins - Southeastern - £454 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 91 mins - Thameslink - £454 monthly fare) View details - Victoria (1 change(s) - 97 mins - Southern - £454 monthly fare) View details - York (1 change(s) - 108 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - London Liverpool Street (1 change(s) - 110 mins - Greater Anglia - £454 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 127 mins - Thameslink) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 130 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 178 mins - Great Western Railway) View details |
| Hitchin A relatively busy station. Station footfall changed -1% from the previous year. | 6 miles |
- Kings Cross (30 mins - London North Eastern Railway - £400 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (33 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) - £226 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (35 mins - Thameslink - £400 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 36 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) - £400 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 50 mins - Thameslink - £431 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 68 mins - Thameslink - £400 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 67 mins - Southeastern - £400 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (1 change(s) - 72 mins - Southeastern - £400 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 86 mins - Thameslink - £400 monthly fare) View details - York (103 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - Victoria (1 change(s) - 92 mins - Southern - £400 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 122 mins - Thameslink) View details - Leeds (126 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - London Liverpool Street (1 change(s) - 113 mins - Greater Anglia - £400 monthly fare) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 145 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 168 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 173 mins - Great Western Railway) View details |
| Watton-at-Stone | 6 miles |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 50 mins - Thameslink - £319 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 50 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) - £296 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (53 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) - £319 monthly fare) View details - Kings Cross (54 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) - £319 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 65 mins - Thameslink - £350 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 80 mins - Thameslink - £319 monthly fare) View details - York (1 change(s) - 114 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 129 mins - Thameslink) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 139 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details |
| Welwyn North A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -3% from the previous year. | 7 miles |
- Kings Cross (30 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) - £312 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 33 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) - £312 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 37 mins - Thameslink - £312 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 52 mins - Thameslink - £342 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (54 mins - Thameslink - £350 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 66 mins - Thameslink - £312 monthly fare) View details - York (1 change(s) - 114 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 115 mins - Thameslink) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 139 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - London Liverpool Street (1 change(s) - 142 mins - Greater Anglia - £312 monthly fare) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (Stevenage) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
| Ethnicity | % of Stevenage residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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| White | 82.8% | 81.7% |
| Asian | 7.5% | 9.3% |
| Black | 4.8% | 4.0% |
| Mixed | 3.6% | 2.9% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.1% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Stevenage consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
| Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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| Intermediate occupations | 13.5% | |
| Small employers and own account workers | 10.3% | |
| Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 12.9% | 235 out of 573 |
| Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 21.6% | |
| Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 5.8% | |
| Semi-routine occupations | 12.2% | |
| Routine occupations | 11.7% | |
| Never worked / long-term unemployed | 6.7% | 378 out of 573 |
| Full-time students | 5.4% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Hertfordshire is very fast (96mbps). Stevenage is consistent with this, with average download speeds of 100.7mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Stevenage level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
| Average speed | 100.7 mbps |
| % households with superfast broadband access | 98.7% |
| % households unable to access decent broadband | 0.1% |
Crime stats were found at the Stevenage level:
| Type | Stevenage | UK |
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| Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 91 | 93 |
| Burglaries (per thousand people) | 3 | 5 |
| Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 8 | 10 |
| Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 1 | 1 |
| Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 36 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Stevenage.
Flood warningsThere are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
Flood areasThe areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
| Area | Cause | Description |
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| East Anglia | River Ivel | River Ivel from Langford to Blunham, including the rivers Purwell, Hiz, Flit and Hit |
| Herts and North London | River Beane, Dane End Tributary, Stevenage Brook | The River Beane catchment including the Stevenage Brook and the Dane End Tributary |
| Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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| Stevenage, Hertfordshire Affordability: Average Low Burglary Rate Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £416,039 Detached: £669,205 | 91 | Primary: 25Secondary: 9 | 12.9% residents in higher managerial positions 6.7% residents long-term unemployed |
| Radlett, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £630,989 Detached: £1,169,510 | 70 | Primary: 7Secondary: 2 | 17.3% residents in higher managerial positions 6.7% residents long-term unemployed |
| St Albans, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £695,357 Detached: £1,143,784 | 55 | Primary: 22Secondary: 12 | 24.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.5% residents long-term unemployed |
| Harpenden, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £695,357 Detached: £1,143,784 | 55 | Primary: 15Secondary: 6 | 24.9% residents in higher managerial positions 4.4% residents long-term unemployed |
| Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £534,412 Detached: £980,645 | 61 | Primary: 10Secondary: 3 | 21.7% residents in higher managerial positions 5.1% residents long-term unemployed |
| Tring, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £534,412 Detached: £980,645 | 61 | Primary: 6Secondary: 2 | 21.7% residents in higher managerial positions 5.1% residents long-term unemployed |
| Cuffley, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £518,622 Detached: £938,265 | 69 | Primary: 4Secondary: | 12.3% residents in higher managerial positions 7.6% residents long-term unemployed |
| Brookmans Park, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £518,622 Detached: £938,265 | 69 | Primary: 5Secondary: 3 | 14.8% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
| Welwyn, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local John Lewis | Semi-detached: £518,622 Detached: £938,265 | 69 | Primary: 8Secondary: 3 | 14.8% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
| Essendon, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £518,622 Detached: £938,265 | 69 | Primary: 2Secondary: | 14.8% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
| Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £496,013 Detached: £837,603 | 48 | Primary: 11Secondary: 6 | 19.0% residents in higher managerial positions 4.8% residents long-term unemployed |
| Bayford, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £496,013 Detached: £837,603 | 48 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 18.2% residents in higher managerial positions 5.4% residents long-term unemployed |
| Hitchin, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £473,847 Detached: £769,554 | 48 | Primary: 16Secondary: 5 | 24.9% residents in higher managerial positions 4.4% residents long-term unemployed |
| Royston, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £473,847 Detached: £769,554 | 48 | Primary: 6Secondary: 1 | 18.2% residents in higher managerial positions 5.4% residents long-term unemployed |
| Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenage, Hertfordshire Affordability: Average Low Burglary Rate Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £416,039 Detached: £669,205 | 91 | Primary: 25Secondary: 9 |
| Radlett, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £630,989 Detached: £1,169,510 | 70 | Primary: 7Secondary: 2 |
| St Albans, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £695,357 Detached: £1,143,784 | 55 | Primary: 22Secondary: 12 |
| Harpenden, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £695,357 Detached: £1,143,784 | 55 | Primary: 15Secondary: 6 |
| Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £534,412 Detached: £980,645 | 61 | Primary: 10Secondary: 3 |
| Tring, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £534,412 Detached: £980,645 | 61 | Primary: 6Secondary: 2 |
| Cuffley, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £518,622 Detached: £938,265 | 69 | Primary: 4Secondary: |
| Brookmans Park, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £518,622 Detached: £938,265 | 69 | Primary: 5Secondary: 3 |
| Welwyn, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local John Lewis | Semi-detached: £518,622 Detached: £938,265 | 69 | Primary: 8Secondary: 3 |
| Essendon, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £518,622 Detached: £938,265 | 69 | Primary: 2Secondary: |
| Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £496,013 Detached: £837,603 | 48 | Primary: 11Secondary: 6 |
| Bayford, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £496,013 Detached: £837,603 | 48 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
| Hitchin, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £473,847 Detached: £769,554 | 48 | Primary: 16Secondary: 5 |
| Royston, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £473,847 Detached: £769,554 | 48 | Primary: 6Secondary: 1 |
Property prices| Type | Stevenage | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Price | Annual Change | Avg Price | Annual Change | |
| Detached | £669,205 | +2.4% | ||
| Semi-Detached | £416,039 | +2.4% | ||
| Terraced | £323,806 | +1.2% | ||
| Flat | £197,930 | +0.6% | ||
| Two bedroom rental | £945 p|m | |||
Broadband speeds| Stevenage | ||
|---|---|---|
| Average speed | 100.7 mbps | |
| % households with superfast broadband access | 98.7% | |
| % households unable to access decent broadband | 0.1% |
Residents & Community| Stevenage | ||
|---|---|---|
| Population | 83957 | |
| Median Age | 38.3 | |
| Happiness | Below Average for Hertfordshire, Average for UK | |
| Socio-economic factors | 12.9% residents in higher managerial positions 6.7% residents long-term unemployed |
Crime (per 1,000 people)| Stevenage | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes | 91 | |
| Burglaries | 3 | |
| Public Order Offences | 8 | |
| Bicycle Thefts | 1 | |
| Violence Against People | 36 |
Schools| Stevenage | ||
|---|---|---|
| Primary Schools Nearby | 25 | |
| Secondary Schools Nearby | 9 |
Connections| Stevenage | ||
|---|---|---|
| Train commutes | - Kings Cross (20 mins) - Cambridge (28 mins) - London St Pancras (28 mins) - London Bridge (43 mins) - East Croydon (58 mins) - Highbury & Islington (58 mins) - Cannon Street (62 mins) - Charing Cross (67 mins) - Wimbledon (81 mins) - Victoria (87 mins) | |
| Nearby stations | - Stevenage - Watton-at-Stone - Hitchin - Knebworth - Letchworth Garden City - Welwyn North | |
| Airport access | London Luton (approx 8.2 miles) |
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