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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

SG12DH

Whittle Way

SG28EY

Nokeside

SG12BB

Norton Road

SG28EP

Broadwater Crescent

SG11AT

Kings Road

SG12TA

Gunnels Wood Park

SG19GA

London Road

SG59DA

London Road

SG28EH

Broadwater Crescent

SG11LA

London Road

SG11XZ

Roebuck Retail Park

SG28RJ

Kimbolton Crescent

SG28TT

Brook Drive

SG28QL

Broad Oak Way

SG28AR

Willows Link

SG28ET

Broadwater Crescent

SG28DH

Shephall Lane

SG19NX

London Road

SG19RN

Roebuck

SG28SE

Hertford Road

SG48FG

Woven Fields Road

SG28EN

Broadwater Crescent

SG12BP

Leyden Road

SG28EQ

Broadwater Crescent

SG28AP

The Willows

SG11AW

Kings Road

SG19SQ

Roebuck

SG12DD

Roebuck

SG12BE

Whittle Way

SG12WH

London Road

SG28SX

Burghley Close

SG59EU

London Road

SG28RB

Broad Oak Way

SG19PW

London Road

SG40WW

London Road

SG28EG

Broadwater Crescent

SG59GF

Roebuck

SG59DD

London Road

SG59GJ

London Road

SG28BU

Woodland Way

SG12GX

Whittle Way

SG28RG

St Margarets

SG11GA

Roebuck

SG28DP

Roebuck Gate

SG12DA

Roebuck

SG11XF

London Road

Data Sources

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