Postcode SG2 8EY is located in an urban city, within the Longmeadow ward of Stevenage in the East of England region, and forms part of the Roebuck area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Roebuck is £57,873 per year. The nearest station is Knebworth located about 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Shephalbury Park.
Roebuck has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,986 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Roebuck has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Roebuck is £57,873 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG2 8EY.
Roebuck near SG2 8EY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Knebworth located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Shephalbury Park | Large | Walking directions to Shephalbury Park |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £363,750 in Longmeadow area, with individual transactions ranging from £113,000 up to £640,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £500,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £259,950 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £456,000 |
| Terraced | 42 | £350,250 |
10 year median price trend in Longmeadow
In the SG2 8EY postcode area, located within Roebuck, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG2 8EY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 245 Broadwater Crescent, Stevenage, SG2 8ET | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Kandola Stores | 126 Oaks Cross, Stevenage, SG2 8LU | Walking directions to Kandola Stores |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.