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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 average crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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 2 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 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

Median price£326,500
Price per sq ft£387
Sales (last 12 months)52
Typical range (middle 50%)£304K – £355K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £326,500 (about £387 per square foot) in Shephall area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shephall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached7£365,000£378
Terraced43£325,000£387
Flats2£197,500£264

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shephall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shephall.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£158,500£345,000£257,800
2017£165,000£303,500£265,000
2018£198,500£320,000£265,000
2019£192,000£347,500£256,000
2020£175,000£330,000£262,500
2021£177,500£380,000£288,000
2022£350,000£330,000
2023£176,000£407,500£330,000
2024£145,000£347,500£318,000
2025£192,000£360,000£331,500
2026£330,000£308,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shephall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shephall.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£359£297£281
2017£269£322£298
2018£315£314£306
2019£380£299£305
2020£350£331£300
2021£284£383£335
2022£368£364
2023£434£353£361
2024£321£367£356
2025£226£362£375
2026£538£384
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shephall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shephall in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.