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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

SG28EX

Broadwater Crescent

SG28SX

Burghley Close

SG28TX

Ashdown Road

SG19JG

London Road

SG28EY

Nokeside

SG11AA

London Road

SG12JY

Norton Road

SG12BP

Leyden Road

SG28BY

Forest Row

SG11XZ

Roebuck Retail Park

SG12ZR

London Road

SG19JZ

London Road

SG28AB

Willows Link

SG28DT

London Road

SG28GA

Ashbottom Close

SG28RP

Hertford Road

SG59DE

London Road

SG19PB

London Road

SG19PS

London Road

SG12BD

Arlington Business Park

SG12FT

Roebuck

SG28QX

Roebuck Court

SG12BE

Whittle Way

SG12GX

Whittle Way

SG28QZ

Turpins Rise

SG11AT

Kings Road

SG28TU

Tye End

SG28WY

London Road

SG19JB

London Road

SG28AE

Marymead Court

SG28SQ

Thornbury Close

SG28NP

Roebuck

SG19NT

London Road

SG12DD

Roebuck

SG19EG

London Road

SG19SE

Roebuck

SG11GG

London Road

SG12LX

Norton Road

SG28AH

Nodes Drive

SG28DJ

Parkway

SG12BB

Norton Road

SG12BW

Leyden Road

SG12LP

Norton Green Road

SG19EX

London Road

SG28BP

Green Close

SG28ER

Broadwater Crescent

SG28GB

Wood Green Close

SG28RH

Monkswood Lane

SG11XW

London Road

SG19SL

Roebuck

SG28DR

Hertford Road

SG28QE

Belgrave Mews

SG28RT

Hazelmere Road

SG14WY

London Road

SG20RH

London Road

SG19RN

Roebuck

SG28DH

Shephall Lane

SG28EJ

Broadwater Crescent

SG28QU

Highcroft The Chace

SG48FS

London Road

SG12AY

London Road

SG19FN

London Road

SG28DB

Lodge Way

SG28DN

Turpin's Rise

SG28RR

Brookhill

SG28TR

Brook Drive

SG12GA

London Road

SG28AA

Marymead Drive

SG28DE

Blair Close

SG28HL

Broadwater Crescent

SG28QJ

Monkswood Lane

SG48FG

Roebuck

SG11AW

Kings Road

SG28HP

Broad Oak Way

SG59DG

London Road

SG59FY

Roebuck

SG59HL

Roebuck

SG59EJ

London Road

SG28EN

Broadwater Crescent

SG28GD

Spencer Way

SG11XU

London Road

SG12UH

London Road

SG19NL

London Road

SG28AF

Marymead Drive

SG28DL

Roebuck Gate

SG28EE

Broadwater Crescent

SG28HW

Broadwater Crescent

SG28RY

Devonshire Close

SG11XN

Roaring Meg Retail Park

SG19GA

London Road

SG28RD

Broad Oak Way

SG12FS

Arlington Business Park

SG12WH

London Road

SG14WL

London Road

SG28AX

Burydale

SG28QR

Turpins Rise

SG28RA

Broad Oak Way

SG28SA

Hertford Road

SG11XF

London Road

SG12WQ

Porthcawl Close

Data Sources

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