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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. 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

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Bedwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £410,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bedwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced27£350,000
Flats10£190,250
Semi-Detached2£345,250

10 years median price trend in Bedwell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bedwell.

All postcodes in Bedwell

SG20BL

Shephall

SG11LY

Exchange Road

SG11QX

Ramsdell

SG11UG

Homestead Moat

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.