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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
56.09(+78%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.81(+184%)
Shoplifting
29.58(+332%)
Other theft
18.51(+238%)
Public order
13.6(+166%)
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 59 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in Roebuck area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,500 up to £630,000.

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
Flats12£129,500
Detached7£520,000
Terraced25£335,000
Semi-Detached15£410,000

10 years median price trend in Roebuck

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

All postcodes in Roebuck

SG28BZ

Oakdell

SG11XN

Roaring Meg Retail Park

SG28AF

Marymead Drive

SG19SN

Roebuck

SG28BB

Spring Drive

SG28QY

Hanover Close

SG14WY

London Road

SG28RY

Devonshire Close

SG12FX

Roebuck

SG19RU

Roebuck

SG11XR

Tippett Court

SG28DA

Fir Close

SG28EU

Broadwater Crescent

SG28AS

The Willows

SG28RE

St Margarets

SG28AD

Marymead Drive

SG28QN

Broad Oak Way

SG28RN

Kimbolton Crescent

SG28BY

Forest Row

SG12AY

London Road

SG28AL

Nodes Drive

SG19JB

London Road

SG11TL

Elder Way

SG12NY

London Road

SG12NG

London Road

SG28DZ

Ashburnham Walk

SG19NT

London Road

SG12ZD

Roebuck

SG28AT

Burydale

SG28SD

Nursery Close

SG28QQ

Carisbrooke Close

SG28EJ

Broadwater Crescent

SG28QU

Highcroft The Chace

SG19NL

London Road

SG28RU

Waverley Close

SG19PS

London Road

SG19RE

Roebuck

SG11WT

Byrd Court

SG12BA

Norton Green Road

SG19EG

London Road

SG19HQ

London Road

SG19FN

London Road

SG28BD

Spring Drive

SG28HN

Broadwater Crescent

SG59FY

Roebuck

SG12FS

Arlington Business Park

SG28BA

Spring Drive

SG28AJ

Nodes Drive

SG19EX

London Road

SG28DL

Roebuck Gate

SG28AA

Marymead Drive

SG28HW

Broadwater Crescent

SG28ER

Broadwater Crescent

SG12GP

London Road

SG28BS

Fellowes Way

SG28AU

Burydale

SG28AE

Marymead Court

SG28TL

Tintern Close

SG28TW

Skipton Close

SG28RR

Brookhill

SG12LP

Norton Green Road

SG28AH

Nodes Drive

SG59HP

Roebuck

SG49WQ

London Road

SG12LX

Norton Road

SG59HQ

Roebuck

SG19LL

London Road

SG19LN

London Road

SG28SQ

Thornbury Close

SG28DB

Lodge Way

SG28RQ

St Margarets

SG20RH

London Road

SG19SJ

Roebuck

SG28TR

Brook Drive

SG59AD

London Road

SG48FS

London Road

SG12FT

Roebuck

SG48RF

London Road

SG28DE

Blair Close

SG28QE

Belgrave Mews

SG12SD

London Road

SG28AW

The Willows

SG12JY

Norton Road

SG27JT

London Road

SG28AQ

Broadwater Crescent

SG12ZR

London Road

SG28DF

Knebworth Gate

SG11XW

London Road

SG28TS

Brook Drive

SG11WR

Roebuck

SG28TN

Skipton Close

SG28EL

Broadwater Crescent

SG11GG

London Road

SG12FZ

Norton Road

SG28SY

The Glynde

SG19SD

Roebuck

SG19NZ

London Road

SG28QR

Turpins Rise

SG28QT

Highcroft The Chace

SG28TP

Brook Drive

Data Sources

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