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About

Roebuck is situated in the northwest of Stevenage, bordered by the A1(M) to the west and the Fairlands Valley parklands to the east. The area is primarily residential, characterised by post-war housing estates built alongside more recent developments. It functions as a local hub with its own district shopping centre, providing essential retail and services for the immediate community.

The area is defined by its proximity to extensive green corridors. The Fairlands Valley Lakes and surrounding meadows offer walking paths and recreational space directly adjacent to the neighbourhood. This integration of planned housing with accessible parkland is a defining characteristic of the area's layout and local environment.

Area overview

On average Roebuck has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Roebuck is £57,873 per year. There are 4 schools in Roebuck: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Roebuck is home to around 7,132 people, with a population density of about 2,179.8 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
123
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
18%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Roebuck Population
7,132
Population density
2,179.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.1(+77%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.88(+219%)
Shoplifting
33.09(+365%)
Other theft
20.19(+263%)
Public order
13.32(+156%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,540
77.7%
Other White
456
6.4%
African
230
3.23%
Indian
152
2.13%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
98
1.37%
Total population: 7,130

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,522
26.98%
Level 3 (A level)
1,056
18.72%
No qualifications
974
17.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
826
14.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
784
13.9%
Total 16+ residents: 5,641

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
867
29.73%
Owns outright
690
23.66%
Social rents from council
664
22.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
314
10.77%
Other social rented
212
7.27%
Total households: 2,916

Property prices in Roebuck

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Roebuck area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,500 up to £500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Roebuck 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 Roebuck over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£485,000
Flats14£129,500
Semi-Detached12£409,000
Terraced26£330,000

10 years median price trend in Roebuck

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

All postcodes in Roebuck

SG19QD

London Road

SG12AX

Knebworth Park

SG48RF

London Road

SG59DF

London Road

SG28AQ

Broadwater Crescent

SG49WQ

London Road

SG11WT

Byrd Court

SG12GR

Norton Road

SG12BT

Gunnels Wood Road

SG59HP

Roebuck

SG28BT

Woodland Way

SG28DP

Roebuck Gate

SG28RJ

Kimbolton Crescent

SG12SD

London Road

SG28AU

Burydale

SG28EU

Broadwater Crescent

SG28RS

Hertford Road

SG11TL

Elder Way

SG19QJ

Roebuck

SG28SG

Berkeley Close

SG59GZ

London Road

SG28AG

Marymead Drive

SG28RG

St Margarets

SG28TN

Skipton Close

SG59DA

London Road

SG12BA

Norton Green Road

SG12GP

London Road

SG28QN

Broad Oak Way

SG28RW

Kimbolton Crescent

SG28RZ

Hertford Road

SG59DD

London Road

SG59AD

London Road

SG19PW

London Road

SG19QH

Roebuck

SG19SN

Roebuck

SG28TT

Brook Drive

SG19RU

Roebuck

SG19SQ

Roebuck

SG28BB

Spring Drive

SG28SY

The Glynde

SG11FT

London Road

SG28AN

The Willows

SG28RL

Kimbolton Crescent

SG12TA

Gunnels Wood Park

SG28BW

Fellowes Way

SG28EF

Broadwater Crescent

SG59GF

Roebuck

SG11AU

Kings Road

SG28AS

The Willows

SG28AW

The Willows

SG12NG

London Road

SG19NZ

London Road

SG28AJ

Nodes Drive

SG28BZ

Oakdell

SG28EH

Broadwater Crescent

SG28QP

Broad Oak Way

SG59FZ

London Road

SG11XP

Monkswood Way

SG12DA

Roebuck

SG12FX

Roebuck

SG28AP

The Willows

SG28EQ

Broadwater Crescent

SG28DF

Knebworth Gate

SG28SF

Hazelmere Road

SG59HQ

Roebuck

SG19RT

Roebuck

SG28BN

Fellowes Way

SG28BS

Fellowes Way

SG28BU

Woodland Way

SG28DZ

Ashburnham Walk

SG28HN

Broadwater Crescent

SG19LL

London Road

SG28AZ

Spring Drive

SG59FS

London Road

SG28QY

Hanover Close

SG28ET

Broadwater Crescent

SG28SD

Nursery Close

SG28TY

Ashdown Road

SG59GJ

London Road

SG12ZD

Roebuck

SG19QF

London Road

SG28DS

London Road

SG28QS

The Chace

SG28TP

Brook Drive

SG12TP

London Road

SG19GQ

London Road

SG28AL

Nodes Drive

SG28AR

Willows Link

SG28BX

Woodland Way

SG28SE

Hertford Road

SG59AR

London Road

SG59EU

London Road

SG59EZ

London Road

SG11LA

London Road

SG28RU

Waverley Close

SG28BA

Spring Drive

SG28EL

Broadwater Crescent

SG28RB

Broad Oak Way

SG19SF

Roebuck

SG19SJ

Roebuck

Data Sources

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