Living in SG2, Stevenage
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SG2 in Stevenage. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Stevenage: £323,429, up 4.7% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around SG2
126 recorded home sales on the streets around central SG2 in the last 2 years, with a median of £348,000 and a range from £170,000 to £755,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 WATERCRESS CLOSE, SG2 9TN | detached | £755,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 5 THE LAWNS, SG2 9RT | flat-maisonette | £190,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 40 LIME CLOSE, SG2 9QB | terraced | £248,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 9 BEECH DRIVE, SG2 9TA | terraced | £340,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 81 SHEARWATER CLOSE, SG2 9RX | terraced | £330,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 156 CHERTSEY RISE, SG2 9JH | terraced | £365,000 | 2026-05-08 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
36 schools within 3 miles , of which 89% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.0 mi |
| Featherstone Wood Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Barnwell School | Secondary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Marriotts School | Secondary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Camps Hill Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Bedwell Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
27 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 17.4% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.6% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.6% |
| Elementary occupations | 9.8% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 9.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
175 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SG2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Stevenage's figures.
Common questions about SG2
What is the average house price in SG2?
The average sold price in Stevenage is £323,429 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SG2?
Prices in Stevenage are up 4.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SG2?
The median of 126 recorded sales around central SG2 in the last 2 years is £348,000, ranging from £170,000 to £755,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SG2?
36 schools sit within 3 miles of central SG2, and 89% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SG2?
175 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SG2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SG2 at risk of flooding?
Central SG2 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SG2 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 89% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £348,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 175 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SG2 safe?
175 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SG2 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SG2 or SG1, SG2 or SG3, SG2 or SG4.
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