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SG2 9HR

Wellington Road

Bandley Hill & Poplars

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Detailed insights for SG2 9HR

Overview

Postcode SG2 9HR 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 Chells South area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chells South is £60,954 per year. The nearest station is Stevenage, about 1.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Chells Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Chells South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,115 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Chells South has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Chells South is £60,954 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG2 9HR.

Flood risk

No risk

Chells South near SG2 9HR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stevenage located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SG2 9HR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miChells ParkMediumWalking directions to Chells Park
0.4 miDonkey ParkMediumWalking directions to Donkey Park
0.4 miChells ParkSmallWalking directions to Chells Park

Area Profile

Population
335
Population density
5,429.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.3(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.61(0%)
Other theft
5.16(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.87(-39%)
Vehicle crime
3.87(-12%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
286
85.63%
Indian
16
4.79%
Pakistani
9
2.69%
Other White
5
1.5%
Caribbean
4
1.2%
Total population: 334

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
88
31.21%
Level 3 (A level)
57
20.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
17.02%
No qualifications
37
13.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.22%
Total 16+ residents: 282

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
76
57.14%
Owns with a mortgage
53
39.85%
Social rents from council
3
2.26%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Bandley Hill & Poplars

Median price£357,000
Price per sq ft£392
Sales (last 12 months)71
Typical range (middle 50%)£319K – £423K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £357,000 (about £392 per square foot) in Bandley Hill & Poplars area, with individual transactions ranging from £187,500 up to £740,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bandley Hill & Poplars over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£585,000£440
Semi-Detached12£382,500£359
Terraced38£337,250£388
Flats6£208,500£345

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bandley Hill & Poplars

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bandley Hill & Poplars.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£438,750£200,000£282,000£254,750
2017£412,500£167,500£275,000£260,000
2018£507,500£180,000£316,000£265,000
2019£460,000£177,500£337,250£270,000
2020£483,000£175,000£275,000£262,500
2021£480,000£196,000£325,000£291,000
2022£562,500£170,000£323,500£335,000
2023£535,000£190,000£345,000£334,000
2024£505,000£192,000£365,000£308,500
2025£583,750£208,000£352,000£330,510
2026£468,750£215,000£405,000£337,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bandley Hill & Poplars.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bandley Hill & Poplars.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£339£358£269£316
2017£373£411£329£320
2018£374£357£345£311
2019£353£393£372£314
2020£361£326£308£314
2021£391£356£380£345
2022£447£355£382£383
2023£445£334£423£372
2024£465£323£423£388
2025£421£371£385£374
2026£466£363£362£412
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bandley Hill & Poplars.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bandley Hill & Poplars in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG2 9HR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG2 9HR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Jan 202511, Wellington Road, Stevenage, SG2 9HRTerracedLeasehold£300,000
01 Sept 20259, Marlborough Road, Stevenage, SG2 9HHDetachedFreehold£500,000
30 May 202536, Cromwell Road, Stevenage, SG2 9HUDetachedFreehold£540,000
04 Jun 202522, Marlborough Road, Stevenage, SG2 9HWDetachedFreehold£585,000
03 Mar 202520, Marlborough Road, Stevenage, SG2 9HWDetachedFreehold£615,000

Schools

In the SG2 9HR postcode area, located within Chells South, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SG2 9HR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableStevenage Education Support CentrePupil referral unit

Good

0.3 miPrimaryAshtree Primary School and NurseryAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryAshtree Primary School and NurseryCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG2 9HR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SG2 9HR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miStop & ShopBurwell Road, Stevenage, SG2 9RFWalking directions to Stop & Shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Stevenage district (2025-26).

Band A£1,521
Band B£1,774
Band C£2,028
Band D£2,281
Band E£2,788
Band F£3,295
Band G£3,802
Band H£4,563

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SG2 9HR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Wendy Rouse

Bandley Hill & Poplars - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Kevin Bonavia

Stevenage - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictStevenageE07000243
Parliamentary ConstituencyStevenageE14001516
ParishStevenage, unparished areaE43000080
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chells SouthE02004950
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stevenage 007BE01023760
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SG2 9HR

Is SG2 9HR (Chells South) safe?

The area around SG2 9HR records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near SG2 9HR?

The median sale price around SG2 9HR in Chells South is £357,000 (about £392 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SG2 9HR?

There are 16 schools close to SG2 9HR, including Stevenage Education Support Centre (Good), Ashtree Primary School and Nursery and Ashtree Primary School and Nursery (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SG2 9HR?

SG2 9HR scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,115 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SG2 9HR (Chells South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stevenage covering SG2 9HR is Kevin Bonavia (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Wendy Rouse (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.