Postcode SG2 8BJ is located in an urban city, within the Shephall ward of Stevenage in the East of England region, and forms part of the Chells South area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Chells South is £47,700 per year. The nearest station is Stevenage located about 1.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Fairlands Valley Park.
Chells South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,266 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Chells South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 76.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 33.8% 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.
The average income of residents in Chells South is £47,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG2 8BJ.
Chells South near SG2 8BJ 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Fairlands Valley Park | Large | Walking directions to Fairlands Valley Park |
| 0.3 mi | Peartree Park | Large | Walking directions to Peartree Park |
| 0.5 mi | Chells Park | Small | Walking directions to Chells Park |
Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Shephall area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £460,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £372,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £192,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £350,000 |
| Terraced | 46 | £325,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shephall
In the SG2 8BJ postcode area, located within Chells South, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG2 8BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Stop & Shop | Burwell Road, Stevenage, SG2 9RF | Walking directions to Stop & Shop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.