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About

Chells North is a residential neighbourhood in the northwest of Stevenage. The area is characterised by post-war housing, primarily semi-detached and terraced homes built as part of the New Town expansion. It contains several local greens and open spaces, such as the area around Chells Manor Community Centre.

A notable feature is the presence of the Fairlands Valley Park to the south, offering walking routes and water activities. The neighbourhood is served by local shops and schools, with the main Stevenage town centre accessible via road links.

Area overview

On average Chells North has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chells North is £70,188 per year. There are 2 schools in Chells North: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Chells North is home to around 6,435 people, with a population density of about 4,976.4 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chells North Population
6,435
Population density
4,976.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.82(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.55(-26%)
Other theft
3.26(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.64(-59%)
Public order
2.49(-52%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,144
79.9%
Other White
345
5.36%
African
210
3.26%
Indian
158
2.45%
Other Asian
82
1.27%
Total population: 6,438

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,757
32.98%
Level 3 (A level)
988
18.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
839
15.75%
No qualifications
741
13.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
612
11.49%
Total 16+ residents: 5,327

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,065
39.62%
Owns outright
1,001
37.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
344
12.8%
Social rents from council
182
6.77%
Other social rented
61
2.27%
Total households: 2,688

Property prices in Chells North

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £378,750 in Chells North area, with individual transactions ranging from £205,000 up to £685,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chells North 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 Chells North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached27£515,000
Flats1£217,000
Semi-Detached29£380,000
Terraced33£313,000

10 years median price trend in Chells North

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

All postcodes in Chells North

SG20HT

Mobbsbury Way

SG27AA

Chells Lane

SG27BW

The Hedgerows

SG20JE

Byron Close

SG20EQ

Raleigh Crescent

SG27QG

Trajan Gate

SG20BS

Poston Place

SG20JH

Dryden Crescent

SG20JP

Shirley Close

SG27DR

Boxfield Green

SG20HL

Mobbsbury Way

SG20HU

Mobbsbury Way

SG20JY

Knights Templars Green

SG27ST

Jupiter Gate

SG20ED

Raleigh Crescent

SG20HX

Mobbsbury Way

SG20EL

Fawcett Road

SG27RA

Minerva Close

SG20JJ

Marlowe Close

SG27BQ

The Spinney

SG20EH

Fawcett Road

SG20HA

Drakes Drive

SG20EZ

Drakes Drive

SG20JL

Dryden Crescent

SG27EB

Hedgerow Close

SG20EF

Stanley Road

SG20EX

Drakes Drive

SG20JD

Keats Close

SG20JN

Burns Close

SG20HY

Mobbsbury Way

SG27DQ

The Hedgerows

SG20ES

Cabot Close

SG20JZ

Sweyns Mead

SG20BF

Blackwell Close

SG27QF

Gordian Way

SG27QL

Conifer Close

SG20EY

Drakes Drive

SG20JA

Mobbsbury Way

SG27BL

Hunters Close

SG27RD

Harvest Lane

SG20EE

Stanley Road

SG20HZ

Mobbsbury Way

SG27DP

Beane Walk

SG27DT

Montfitchet Walk

SG27DF

The Pastures

SG20HJ

Frobisher Drive

SG27JR

Hayfield

SG20ER

Hudson Road

SG27DS

Boxfield Green

SG20EP

Livingstone Link

SG27DN

Uplands

SG27BG

Chalkdown

SG20JG

Dryden Crescent

SG20JT

Wheatlands

SG20HP

Mobbsbury Way

SG20JB

Dryden Crescent

SG20EU

Cook Road

SG27QS

Conifer Walk

SG27BN

Chalkdown

SG27DL

Beane Avenue

SG27QH

Gordian Way

SG27DZ

The Pastures

SG27QY

Augustus Gate

SG20ET

Cook Road

SG20NA

Columbus Close

SG27RB

Cornfields

SG20JQ

Dryden Crescent

SG27BH

Downlands

SG20JU

Wheatlands

SG27JP

Hayfield

SG27AY

Grass Meadows

SG27QR

Conifer Walk

SG20JX

Kings Walden Rise

SG20EA

Raleigh Crescent

SG27DW

Uplands

SG27SH

Neptune Gate

SG20EJ

Fawcett Road

SG20EN

Fawcett Road

SG20HB

Cook Road

SG20HD

Mobbsbury Way

SG20HG

Cameron Close

SG20HH

Frobisher Drive

SG27RR

Manor House Drive

SG20EB

Raleigh Crescent

SG20HS

Mobbsbury Way

SG20EG

Raleigh Crescent

SG27BJ

Downlands

SG27QQ

Trajan Gate

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.