Postcode SG2 8TW 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 112.2 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 1.0 miles away. There are 5 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 112.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.6% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 61 ft away from SG2 8TW.
Roebuck near SG2 8TW 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Knebworth | N/A | Walking directions to Knebworth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Shephalbury Park | Large | Walking directions to Shephalbury Park |
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in Roebuck area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,500 up to £630,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £540,750 |
| Flats | 12 | £129,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £410,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £332,500 |
10 year median price trend in Roebuck
In the SG2 8TW postcode area, located within Roebuck, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG2 8TW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | London Road, Stevenage, SG2 8DT | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 245 Broadwater Crescent, Stevenage, SG2 8ET | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 8TW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Liam Morrell Phillips
Roebuck - Elected 7 May 2026
Kevin Bonavia
Stevenage - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.