Postcode SG2 0BL is located in an urban city, within the Shephall ward of Stevenage in the East of England region, and forms part of the Bedwell area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.4 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 Bedwell is £51,194 per year. The nearest station is Stevenage, about 1.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Fairlands Valley Park.
Bedwell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,593 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Bedwell has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bedwell is £51,194 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG2 0BL.
Bedwell near SG2 0BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stevenage located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Fairlands Valley Park | Large | Walking directions to Fairlands Valley Park |
| 0.4 mi | Peartree Park | Large | Walking directions to Peartree Park |
| 0.5 mi | Chells Park | Small | Walking directions to Chells Park |
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £387 per square foot) in Shephall area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £352,500 | £407 |
| Terraced | 45 | £325,000 | £388 |
| Flats | 4 | £212,500 | £331 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £158,500 | £292,620 | £255,900 |
| 2017 | £210,000 | £280,000 | £260,000 |
| 2018 | £206,250 | £287,500 | £265,500 |
| 2019 | £199,500 | £257,750 | £258,000 |
| 2020 | £195,000 | £286,000 | £260,000 |
| 2021 | £170,000 | £325,000 | £286,250 |
| 2022 | £215,500 | £350,000 | £331,000 |
| 2023 | £217,500 | £382,500 | £330,000 |
| 2024 | £218,000 | £330,000 | £318,000 |
| 2025 | £205,000 | £341,000 | £325,000 |
| 2026 | — | £372,000 | £308,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £286 | £295 | £287 |
| 2017 | £302 | £305 | £298 |
| 2018 | £315 | £303 | £307 |
| 2019 | £339 | £290 | £306 |
| 2020 | £329 | £331 | £301 |
| 2021 | £284 | £355 | £336 |
| 2022 | £342 | £368 | £368 |
| 2023 | £355 | £340 | £362 |
| 2024 | £336 | £367 | £357 |
| 2025 | £310 | £348 | £382 |
| 2026 | — | £493 | £386 |
There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG2 0BL.
In the SG2 0BL postcode area, located within Bedwell, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG2 0BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Stop & Shop | Burwell Road, Stevenage, SG2 9RF | Walking directions to Stop & Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Stevenage district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SG2 0BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ricki Rands
Shephall - Elected 7 May 2026
Kevin Bonavia
Stevenage - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SG2 0BL records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around SG2 0BL in Bedwell is £325,000 (about £387 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SG2 0BL, including Marriotts School (Good), Lonsdale School (Good) and Bedwell Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SG2 0BL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,593 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Stevenage covering SG2 0BL is Kevin Bonavia (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ricki Rands (Reform UK).
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.