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About

Bedwell is a residential neighbourhood located in the eastern part of Stevenage. The area is characterised by post-war housing, primarily consisting of terraced and semi-detached homes built as part of the original New Town development. It functions as a local centre with essential amenities including a parade of shops, a community centre, and several schools serving the immediate population. The layout incorporates green spaces and pedestrian pathways typical of the town's design.

The local Bedwell Community Centre acts as a focal point for various activities and groups. One notable feature is the Bedwell Crescent, a distinctive curved street of houses that exemplifies the period's architectural planning. The area is bordered by the A602 road, providing a main transport link, while the nearby Fairlands Valley Park offers broader recreational space just beyond the neighbourhood's boundary.

Area overview

On average Bedwell has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 201 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 29.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bedwell is £51,194 per year. There are 4 schools in Bedwell: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bedwell is home to around 8,055 people, with a population density of about 3,107.4 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
201
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
29.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bedwell Population
8,055
Population density
3,107.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
91.37(+190%)
Anti-social behaviour
61.33(+430%)
Shoplifting
24.21(+254%)
Public order
24.08(+370%)
Other theft
18.25(+234%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,302
65.81%
Other White
825
10.24%
Indian
428
5.31%
African
221
2.74%
Other Asian
203
2.52%
Total population: 8,056

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,917
30.02%
No qualifications
1,240
19.42%
Level 3 (A level)
1,021
15.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
877
13.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
828
12.97%
Total 16+ residents: 6,386

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,090
31.85%
Owns with a mortgage
816
23.85%
Owns outright
686
20.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
625
18.26%
Other social rented
129
3.77%
Total households: 3,422

Property prices in Bedwell

Median price£312,000
Price per sq ft£374
Sales (last 12 months)43
Typical range (middle 50%)£268K – £359K

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £312,000 (about £374 per square foot) in Bedwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £480,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bedwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£480,000£402
Semi-Detached2£347,750£378
Terraced29£330,000£374
Flats11£200,000£357

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bedwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bedwell.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£151,725£262,500£245,000
2017£214,000£310,000£257,000
2018£192,500£316,200£260,000
2019£195,500£315,000£266,500
2020£180,000£276,000£274,000
2021£181,500£293,000£280,000
2022£150,000£365,100£317,000
2023£180,000£360,000£325,000
2024£170,000£322,500£330,000
2025£180,500£352,500£329,000
2026£186,250£341,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bedwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bedwell.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£319£275£293
2017£332£296£291
2018£407£319£287
2019£422£280£297
2020£289£295£302
2021£327£344£321
2022£290£352£351
2023£301£361£360
2024£365£379£347
2025£363£374£367
2026£300£397
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bedwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bedwell in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.