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About

Chells South sits on the western edge of Stevenage, bordered by the A1(M) motorway to the west. The area is primarily residential, characterised by post-war housing and several local greenspaces like Chells Park.

A notable feature is the presence of the Fairlands Valley Park southern meadows, offering walking routes along the River Beane. The area is served by local shops and schools, maintaining a quiet, community-focused atmosphere separate from the town centre.

Area overview

On average Chells South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chells South is £60,954 per year. There are 3 schools in Chells South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Chells South is home to around 6,826 people, with a population density of about 4,881.6 per km2.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Chells South Population

6,826

Population density

4,881.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

36.04(+16%)

Anti-social behaviour

15.53(+34%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.57(-13%)

Public order

4.69(-10%)

Other theft

3.81(-31%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

5,204

76.18%

Other White

483

7.07%

African

200

2.93%

Indian

125

1.83%

Other Asian

118

1.73%

Total population: 6,831

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,339

25.24%

Level 3 (A level)

984

18.55%

No qualifications

949

17.89%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

855

16.12%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

726

13.69%

Total 16+ residents: 5,305

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

965

36.22%

Owns outright

727

27.29%

Social rents from council

531

19.93%

Private landlord or letting agency

254

9.53%

Other social rented

3.53%

Total households: 2,664

Property prices in Chells South

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Chells South area, with individual transactions ranging from £147,000 up to £615,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 South over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	5	£570,000	£501,000	£505,000	£585,000	£609,000
Flats	8	£235,000	£160,300	£203,750	£252,500	£260,000
Semi-Detached	7	£365,000	£307,500	£327,500	£405,000	£450,000
Terraced	53	£322,000	£287,200	£305,000	£349,000	£384,000

10 years median price trend in Chells South

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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