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About

Shephall is a residential neighbourhood in the southeast of Stevenage. The area is characterised by post-war housing, including a mix of terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and low-rise flats. Its layout incorporates several small greens and communal spaces, with local shopping parades providing essential services for residents.

The area is bordered by the A602 road to the east and includes the Shephall Green open space. A notable local landmark is the Shephall Baptist Church, a modern brick building serving the community. Housing estates like the Campions and the Ridings form distinct parts of the neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Shephall has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 34.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shephall is £58,742 per year. There are 5 schools in Shephall: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Shephall is home to around 6,474 people, with a population density of about 3,817.0 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
34.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shephall Population
6,474
Population density
3,817 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.15(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.39(+76%)
Public order
6.64(+30%)
Shoplifting
6.49(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.72(-10%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,868
75.19%
Other White
466
7.2%
African
250
3.86%
Indian
132
2.04%
Other Asian
123
1.9%
Total population: 6,474

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,243
24.79%
No qualifications
990
19.74%
Level 3 (A level)
858
17.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
831
16.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
654
13.04%
Total 16+ residents: 5,015

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
805
32.29%
Social rents from council
786
31.53%
Owns outright
552
22.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
233
9.35%
Other social rented
72
2.89%
Total households: 2,493

Property prices in Shephall

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in Shephall area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shephall 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 Shephall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced47£335,000
Flats3£192,000
Semi-Detached11£365,000

10 years median price trend in Shephall

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

All postcodes in Shephall

SG29BX

Valley Way

SG29TU

The Paddocks

SG29AP

Angle Ways

SG29TR

Wigram Way

SG29YD

Hydean Way

SG29QT

Glenwood Close

SG29DF

Shackleton Spring

SG29DH

The Muntings

SG29SJ

Barnwell

SG29XN

Lower Sean

SG29TA

Beech Drive

SG29UW

Ashleigh

SG29BE

Leaves Spring

SG29RJ

Shephall Way

SG29SH

Wortham Way

SG29UJ

Wigram Way

SG29AF

Valley Way

SG29TW

The Paddocks

SG29UD

Paddocks Close

SG29XZ

Hyde Green

SG29YN

Randalls Hill

SG29SL

Baddeley Close

SG29RW

Colts Corner

SG29DW

The Muntings

SG29XU

Hyde Green

SG29AT

Leaves Spring

SG29TD

The Hornbeams

SG29UF

The Paddocks

SG29AX

Long Leaves

SG29XJ

Hydean Way

SG29AZ

Long Leaves

SG29YJ

Hydean Way

SG29SQ

Breakspear

SG29TX

The Paddocks

SG29TG

Beech Drive

SG29TT

Mackenzie Square

SG29SS

Unwin Road

SG29AL

Cannix Close

SG29DT

Newgate

SG29DP

Peartree Way

SG29QW

Shephall Way

Data Sources

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