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SG2 0AP

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Chells

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Overview

Postcode SG2 0AP is located in an urban city, within the Chells ward of Stevenage in the East of England region, and forms part of the Chells South area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chells South is £60,954 per year. The nearest station is Stevenage, about 1.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Chells Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
30%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Chells South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,006 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Chells South has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30%

Approximately 30.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Chells South is £60,954 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG2 0AP.

Flood risk

No risk

Chells South near SG2 0AP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stevenage located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SG2 0AP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miChells ParkSmallWalking directions to Chells Park

Area Profile

Population
378
Population density
2,365.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.38(+31%)
Shoplifting
21.94(+221%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.54(+8%)
Public order
10.03(+96%)
Vehicle crime
7.52(+71%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
297
78.16%
Other White
25
6.58%
Indian
14
3.68%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
2.63%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
1.84%
Total population: 380

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
25.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
17.5%
Level 3 (A level)
48
17.14%
No qualifications
47
16.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
15%
Total 16+ residents: 280

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
54
38.57%
Owns outright
33
23.57%
Social rents from council
26
18.57%
Other social rented
16
11.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
5.71%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Chells

Median price£330,000
Price per sq ft£383
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£305K – £358K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 (about £383 per square foot) in Chells area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £495,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chells over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£385,000£426
Semi-Detached6£347,500£429
Terraced61£330,000£372
Flats5£210,000£383

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chells

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chells.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215,000£275,000£260,000
2017£550,000£198,000£273,500£265,000
2018£185,000£300,000£274,998
2019£585,000£220,000£373,000£270,000
2020£651,250£217,500£387,000£280,000
2021£337,000£195,000£323,500£290,000
2022£468,750£235,000£322,500£335,000
2023£315,000£230,000£356,000£335,000
2024£212,000£372,500£327,500
2025£385,000£217,000£353,750£330,000
2026£202,000£361,250£327,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chells.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chells.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£349£277£278
2017£279£282£333£289
2018£366£304£308
2019£332£305£331£298
2020£389£319£356£296
2021£366£314£340£324
2022£314£329£392£372
2023£315£319£343£360
2024£333£354£361
2025£426£344£408£361
2026£399£498£370
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chells.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG2 0AP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG2 0AP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Apr 20262, Nash Close, Stevenage, SG2 0APTerracedFreehold£300,000
11 Jul 202512, Nash Close, Stevenage, SG2 0APSemi-DetachedFreehold£365,000
19 Sept 2025199, Telford Avenue, Stevenage, SG2 0ARTerracedFreehold£305,000
26 Jun 2025201, Telford Avenue, Stevenage, SG2 0ARTerracedFreehold£310,000
07 Mar 2025209, Telford Avenue, Stevenage, SG2 0ARTerracedFreehold£278,000

Schools

In the SG2 0AP postcode area, located within Chells South, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SG2 0AP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBedwell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySaint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryCamps Hill Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG2 0AP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SG2 0AP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNewton General Stores48 Newton Road, Stevenage, SG2 0BXWalking directions to Newton General Stores
0.3 miTesco ExpressChells Way, Stevenage, SG2 0LUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miNisa Local7-9 The Glebe, Stevenage, SG2 0DLWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.5 miLondis279 Archer Road, Stevenage, SG1 5HFWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Stevenage district (2025-26).

Band A£1,521
Band B£1,774
Band C£2,028
Band D£2,281
Band E£2,788
Band F£3,295
Band G£3,802
Band H£4,563

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SG2 0AP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jaysica Marvell

Chells - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Kevin Bonavia

Stevenage - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictStevenageE07000243
Parliamentary ConstituencyStevenageE14001516
WardChellsE05015627
ParishStevenage, unparished areaE43000080
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chells SouthE02004950
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stevenage 007DE01023762
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SG2 0AP

Is SG2 0AP (Chells South) safe?

The area around SG2 0AP records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near SG2 0AP?

The median sale price around SG2 0AP in Chells South is £330,000 (about £383 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SG2 0AP?

There are 18 schools close to SG2 0AP, including Bedwell Primary School (Good), Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School (Good) and Camps Hill Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SG2 0AP?

SG2 0AP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,006 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SG2 0AP (Chells South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stevenage covering SG2 0AP is Kevin Bonavia (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jaysica Marvell (Liberal Democrats).

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.