Postcode SG2 8HZ is located in an urban city, within the Longmeadow ward of Stevenage in the East of England region, and forms part of the Broadwater & Bragbury End area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Broadwater & Bragbury End is £65,239 per year. The nearest station is Knebworth located about 1.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Stirling Close/Blenheim Way Playground.
Broadwater & Bragbury End has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,421 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Broadwater & Bragbury End has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Broadwater & Bragbury End is £65,239 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG2 8HZ.
Broadwater & Bragbury End near SG2 8HZ 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 | Stirling Close/Blenheim Way Playground | Small | Walking directions to Stirling Close/Blenheim Way Playground |
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 8HZ postcode area, located within Broadwater & Bragbury End, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG2 8HZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Stevenage, SG2 8DW | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 245 Broadwater Crescent, Stevenage, SG2 8ET | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 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.