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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

SG19JT

London Road

SG28QQ

Carisbrooke Close

SG28QW

Broad Oak Way

SG28RQ

St Margarets

SG28TL

Tintern Close

SG12FZ

Norton Road

SG28BD

Spring Drive

SG28TS

Brook Drive

SG12DH

Whittle Way

SG28ES

Broadwater Crescent

SG28RF

St Margarets

SG28TW

Skipton Close

SG28SZ

Burghley Close

SG28TA

Braemar Close

SG19SS

Roebuck

SG28AT

Burydale

SG48WJ

London Road

SG19BU

London Road

SG28AD

Marymead Drive

SG19NX

London Road

SG27JT

London Road

SG28EP

Broadwater Crescent

SG28QT

Highcroft The Chace

SG59GP

London Road

SG12BH

Leyden Road

SG12FP

Whittle Way

SG19RE

Roebuck

SG28DA

Fir Close

SG28DY

Chatsworth Court

SG11GA

Roebuck

SG11WR

Roebuck

SG11XR

Tippett Court

SG12NY

London Road

SG19SP

Roebuck

SG28RX

Hazelmere Road

SG19LN

London Road

SG28AY

Broadwater Crescent

SG28RE

St Margarets

SG28EG

Broadwater Crescent

SG28RN

Kimbolton Crescent

SG28XZ

Grenville Way

SG40WW

London Road

SG19SD

Roebuck

SG28QL

Broad Oak Way

SG52WZ

London Road

SG19HQ

London Road

Data Sources

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