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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

SG28BN

Fellowes Way

SG28XZ

Grenville Way

SG12GR

Norton Road

SG28TU

Tye End

SG28AX

Burydale

SG28AN

The Willows

SG59GZ

London Road

SG19QH

Roebuck

SG28RP

Hertford Road

SG59HL

Roebuck

SG28SA

Hertford Road

SG19JT

London Road

SG28BW

Fellowes Way

SG28DY

Chatsworth Court

SG28GD

Spencer Way

SG19JZ

London Road

SG59EZ

London Road

SG14WL

London Road

SG28HL

Broadwater Crescent

SG28QZ

Turpins Rise

SG28QX

Roebuck Court

SG19SS

Roebuck

SG28TA

Braemar Close

SG28NP

Roebuck

SG59FZ

London Road

SG28RZ

Hertford Road

SG12TP

London Road

SG28AZ

Spring Drive

SG59DG

London Road

SG28QJ

Monkswood Lane

SG28EF

Broadwater Crescent

SG28DN

Turpin's Rise

SG28HP

Broad Oak Way

SG28RX

Hazelmere Road

SG59DE

London Road

SG12FP

Whittle Way

SG12GA

London Road

SG28ES

Broadwater Crescent

SG28QW

Broad Oak Way

SG28BP

Green Close

SG12UH

London Road

SG19PB

London Road

SG28QS

The Chace

SG28RL

Kimbolton Crescent

SG28RW

Kimbolton Crescent

SG28DS

London Road

SG28EX

Broadwater Crescent

SG28AY

Broadwater Crescent

SG28EE

Broadwater Crescent

SG28DJ

Parkway

SG19SE

Roebuck

SG12BT

Gunnels Wood Road

SG28SG

Berkeley Close

SG28TY

Ashdown Road

SG59DF

London Road

SG28RH

Monkswood Lane

SG12AX

Knebworth Park

SG19SP

Roebuck

SG11AA

London Road

SG28SF

Hazelmere Road

SG11XP

Monkswood Way

SG28SZ

Burghley Close

SG28DR

Hertford Road

SG28QP

Broad Oak Way

SG28RT

Hazelmere Road

SG19SF

Roebuck

SG12BW

Leyden Road

SG19QD

London Road

SG19JG

London Road

SG59GP

London Road

SG28BX

Woodland Way

SG28BT

Woodland Way

SG19QF

London Road

SG12BD

Arlington Business Park

SG28AB

Willows Link

SG19GQ

London Road

SG19QJ

Roebuck

SG19BU

London Road

SG28DT

London Road

SG59AR

London Road

SG59EJ

London Road

SG11FT

London Road

SG11XU

London Road

SG19RT

Roebuck

SG28GA

Ashbottom Close

SG28AG

Marymead Drive

SG28RF

St Margarets

SG48WJ

London Road

SG28TX

Ashdown Road

SG59FS

London Road

SG28RD

Broad Oak Way

SG11AU

Kings Road

SG12WQ

Porthcawl Close

SG52WZ

London Road

SG12BH

Leyden Road

SG28WY

London Road

SG19SL

Roebuck

SG28RA

Broad Oak Way

SG28RS

Hertford Road

SG28GB

Wood Green Close

Data Sources

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