Postcode SG2 9HQ is located in an urban city, within the Bandley Hill & Poplars ward of Stevenage in the East of England region, and forms part of the Poplars area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Poplars is £46,800 per year. The nearest station is Stevenage located about 1.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Donkey Park.
Poplars has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,470 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Poplars has a low crime rate, with approximately 49.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 27.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Poplars is £46,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG2 9HQ.
Poplars near SG2 9HQ 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Donkey Park | Medium | Walking directions to Donkey Park |
| 0.5 mi | Chells Park | Small | Walking directions to Chells Park |
Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £342,500 in Bandley Hill & Poplars area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,856 up to £740,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £562,500 |
| Flats | 9 | £200,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £355,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £330,510 |
10 year median price trend in Bandley Hill & Poplars
In the SG2 9HQ postcode area, located within Poplars, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG2 9HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Stop & Shop | Burwell Road, Stevenage, SG2 9RF | Walking directions to Stop & Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Magpie Crescent, Stevenage, SG2 7DU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | 14 The Hyde, Stevenage, SG2 9SE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative | Hydean Way, Stevenage, SG2 9SE | Walking directions to The Co-operative |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.