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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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

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

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Broadwater & Bragbury End 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 Broadwater & Bragbury End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£500,000
Semi-Detached8£407,250
Terraced46£350,000
Flats8£270,975

10 years median price trend in Broadwater & Bragbury End

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broadwater & Bragbury End.

All postcodes in Broadwater & Bragbury End

SG28JZ

Lygrave

SG28NX

Wood Drive

SG28SW

Woburn Close

SG28LD

Oundle Court

SG28SB

Sacombe Mews

SG28JN

Mandeville

SG28PD

Manor View

SG28SL

Ranworth Avenue

SG28HD

Broadwater Crescent

SG28JA

Holly Leys

SG28QB

Longfields

SG28UQ

Dawlish Close

Data Sources

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