Postcode SG2 8UW 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 63.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Chells South is £60,954 per year. The nearest station is Stevenage located about 1.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 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 63.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.9% 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 per household in Chells South is £60,954 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG2 8UW.
Chells South near SG2 8UW 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 1.3 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Peartree Park | Large | Walking directions to Peartree Park |
| 0.3 mi | Colestrete Close Park | Small | Walking directions to Colestrete Close Park |
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Shephall area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £650,000.
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 | 10 | £346,000 |
| Terraced | 45 | £328,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shephall
In the SG2 8UW postcode area, located within Chells South, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG2 8UW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Stop & Shop | Burwell Road, Stevenage, SG2 9RF | Walking directions to Stop & Shop |
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.