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About

Shephall ward occupies the northeastern edge of Stevenage. The area is primarily residential, characterised by post-war housing estates built as part of the original New Town development. These include a mix of terraced houses, semi-detached homes, and low-rise flats. The ward is bordered by the A1(M) motorway to the east, which defines its boundary and contributes to the area's layout. Local amenities are focused around a community centre and several small parades of shops serving the immediate neighbourhood.

Green space is provided by Shephall Park, which features playing fields and a children's playground. A specific local landmark is the Shephall Baptist Church, a distinctive modern brick building on Poplar Drive. The area is also home to The Thomas Alleyne Academy, a secondary school with a history dating back to the 16th century, though its current site is within the ward. Transport links include regular bus services connecting residents to Stevenage town centre and the railway station.

Area overview

On average Shephall has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 35.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shephall is £58,801 per year. There are 7 schools in Shephall: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
35.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Shephall

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 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
Detached1£372,500
Flats3£192,000
Semi-Detached10£346,000
Terraced45£328,000

10 years median price trend in Shephall

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

Data Sources

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