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About

Stevenage is a town in Hertfordshire, located about 30 miles north of London. It was designated as the UK's first New Town in 1946, with planned residential areas, green spaces, and industrial zones. The town is known for its grid-based road layout and modernist architecture, reflecting post-war urban design principles. Stevenage has strong transport links, including a railway station with direct services to London and the A1(M) motorway running nearby.

The town features a mix of housing, retail areas like the Stevenage Leisure Park, and employment hubs such as the Stevenage Technology Park. Open spaces like Fairlands Valley Park provide recreational areas with lakes and walking trails. Stevenage has a growing population, with a focus on technology and science sectors, partly due to its proximity to research facilities and London's commuter belt. The town centre includes a mix of shopping facilities and community services, serving both residents and nearby villages.

Area overview

On average Stevenage has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Stevenage is £47,448 per year. There are 38 schools in Stevenage: 25 primary (3 Outstanding and 15 Good) and 6 secondary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
24.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stevenage Population
89,495
Population density
3,444.8 per km²

Demographics

British
67,394
75.3%
Other White
5,567
6.22%
African
2,991
3.34%
Indian
2,546
2.84%
Other Asian
1,866
2.08%
Total population: 89,498

Housing

Owns with a mortgage
11,282
30.9%
Owns outright
9,522
26.08%
Social rents from council
7,457
20.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
4,996
13.68%
Other social rented
2,137
5.85%
Total households: 36,512

Property prices in Stevenage

Based on 845 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in Stevenage area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,500 up to £1,512,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached109£540,000
Flats150£188,750
Semi-Detached161£400,000
Terraced425£330,000

10 years price trend in Stevenage

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.