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Broadwater & Bragbury End

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About

The Broadwater and Bragbury End area forms a large residential district in the south-eastern part of Stevenage. It is primarily composed of post-war housing, with a mix of detached homes, terraces, and low-rise flats. The layout is characterised by numerous cul-de-sacs and green spaces woven between the streets. The area is served by several local schools, community centres, and shopping parades providing everyday essentials, creating a self-contained neighbourhood atmosphere.

A significant feature is the adjacent Broadwater, a large medieval lake and nature reserve that gives the area its name. This provides extensive walking paths and wildlife habitats, contrasting with the residential streets. The area also includes the Bragbury End sports fields and is bordered by the A602 road, which connects it to the town centre and wider road network. The architectural style is predominantly functional, reflecting its development as part of the Stevenage New Town expansion.

Area overview

On average Broadwater & Bragbury End has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 24.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Broadwater & Bragbury End is £65,239 per year. There are 1 schools in Broadwater & Bragbury End: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Broadwater & Bragbury End is home to around 6,019 people, with a population density of about 2,695.6 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
24.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Broadwater & Bragbury End Population
6,019
Population density
2,695.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.07(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.29(+24%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.48(+2%)
Public order
3.82(-25%)
Other theft
3.32(-39%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,946
82.13%
Other White
329
5.46%
African
135
2.24%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
75
1.25%
Indian
71
1.18%
Total population: 6,022

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,293
26.93%
Level 3 (A level)
871
18.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
781
16.26%
No qualifications
778
16.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
681
14.18%
Total 16+ residents: 4,802

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
812
33.67%
Owns with a mortgage
802
33.25%
Social rents from council
472
19.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
206
8.54%
Other social rented
82
3.4%
Total households: 2,412

Property prices in Broadwater & Bragbury End

Median price£353,000
Price per sq ft£389
Sales (last 12 months)71
Typical range (middle 50%)£320K – £390K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £353,000 (about £389 per square foot) in Broadwater & Bragbury End area, with individual transactions ranging from £113,000 up to £831,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Broadwater & Bragbury End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£541,250£435
Semi-Detached4£388,750£355
Terraced48£351,750£388
Flats11£236,000£378

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Broadwater & Bragbury End

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broadwater & Bragbury End.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£450,550£110,000£280,000£272,500
2017£435,000£173,500£285,000£280,000
2018£440,000£180,000£331,500£280,000
2019£438,750£180,750£308,000£286,500
2020£480,000£196,250£380,000£293,250
2021£475,000£190,000£385,000£325,000
2022£512,500£254,950£410,000£361,000
2023£472,500£235,000£370,000£347,500
2024£538,500£235,000£358,000£342,000
2025£505,000£259,950£442,500£350,000
2026£560,000£220,000£362,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broadwater & Bragbury End.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Broadwater & Bragbury End.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£331£301£332£294
2017£365£339£296£304
2018£374£278£316£304
2019£379£308£359£301
2020£399£309£350£311
2021£378£306£364£333
2022£389£425£391£392
2023£467£388£381£372
2024£418£395£380£369
2025£427£336£376£384
2026£406£454£378
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Broadwater & Bragbury End.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Broadwater & Bragbury End in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Broadwater & Bragbury End

Is Broadwater & Bragbury End safe?

Broadwater & Bragbury End records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Broadwater & Bragbury End?

The median sale price in Broadwater & Bragbury End is £353,000 (about £389 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Broadwater & Bragbury End?

Broadwater & Bragbury End has 1 primary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Broadwater & Bragbury End?

Broadwater & Bragbury End scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Broadwater & Bragbury End sits around rank 16,227 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Broadwater & Bragbury End?

The average household income in Broadwater & Bragbury End is around £65,239 per year, and 24% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Broadwater & Bragbury End

SG28SH

Hertford Road

SG28PB

Russell Close

SG28JT

Raban Close

SG28LL

Melne Road

SG28ED

Longmeadow

SG28JU

Sleaps Hyde

SG28HY

Holly Leys

SG28UU

Cardiff Close

SG28PH

Rookwood Drive

SG28LY

Elbow Lane

SG28LS

Oaks Cross

SG28LH

The Noke

SG28TG

Stirling Close

SG28PS

Park View

SG28DG

Glamis Close

SG28TZ

Blenheim Way

SG28NZ

Hollyshaws

SG28PJ

Rookwood Drive

SG28JX

The Oundle

SG28PU

Park View

SG28LW

Pepsal End

SG28ST

Hertford Road

SG28BG

Enjakes Close

SG27EL

Aston Lane

SG28JD

Wychdell

SG28TF

Blenheim Way

SG28PZ

Park View

SG28LZ

Lismore

SG28HB

Broadwater Crescent

SG28ND

Green Acres

SG28JY

The Oundle

SG28JE

Wychdell

SG28JL

Benstede

SG28SP

Hampton Close

SG28UN

Cragside

SG28SN

Osterley Close

SG28SR

Badminton Close

SG28JJ

Mandeville

SG28UB

Caernarvon Close

SG28HG

Broadwater Crescent

SG28UL

Bragbury Close

SG28SS

Walsham Close

SG28PT

Park View

SG28TE

Blenheim Way

SG28PY

Vallansgate

SG28LT

Oaks Cross

SG28BF

Pembridge Gardens

SG28NQ

Oakfields Close

SG28WN

Aston Lane

SG28LR

Oaks Cross

SG28FA

Longmeadow

SG28SU

Haddon Close

SG28FD

Longmeadow

SG28LJ

The Noke

SG28PA

Wood Drive

SG28NF

Oakfields

SG28SJ

Aspen Close

SG28PX

Park Close

SG28DW

Stirling Close

SG27ER

Goddard End

SG28JS

Sleaps Hyde

SG28TJ

Bragbury Lane

SG28TD

Blenheim Way

SG28BQ

Pembridge Gardens

SG28UE

Ranworth Avenue

SG28LN

Elbow Lane

SG28HE

Broadwater Crescent

SG28QD

Longfields

SG28JH

Mandeville

SG28HZ

Holly Leys

SG28LU

Oaks Cross

SG28UG

Oakwell Close

SG28HX

Holly Leys

SG28JR

Edgeworth Close

SG28LB

Lygrave

SG28NG

Oakfields

SG28LP

Elbow Lane

SG28NY

Wood Drive

SG28BH

Macrae Close

SG28PR

Park View

SG28NA

Oaks Cross

SG28UH

Malvern Close

SG28LA

Oundle Path

SG28UF

Hardwick Close

SG28UP

Petworth Close

SG28DQ

Stirling Close

SG28TH

Bragbury End

SG28UD

Windsor Close

SG28JP

Sleaps Hyde

SG28JF

Wychdell

SG28UA

Balmoral Close

SG28PF

Manor View

SG28NB

Oakfields

SG28TQ

Stirling Close

SG28HA

Broadwater Crescent

SG28JB

Wychdell

SG28EZ

Broadwater Crescent

SG28NE

Oakfields

SG28QA

Longfields

SG28PE

Manor View

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.