Postcode SG2 8QX is located in an urban city, within the Roebuck ward of Stevenage in the East of England region, and forms part of the Roebuck area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110.4 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 1.3 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 12,422 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Roebuck has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 69.4% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 43 ft away from SG2 8QX.
Roebuck near SG2 8QX 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Shephalbury Park | Large | Walking directions to Shephalbury Park |
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Roebuck area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,500 up to £500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £492,500 |
| Flats | 14 | £129,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £409,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £330,000 |
10 year median price trend in Roebuck
In the SG2 8QX postcode area, located within Roebuck, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG2 8QX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | London Road, Stevenage, SG2 8DT | Walking directions to Tesco |
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.