Postcode SG2 9LY 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 45.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Poplars is £46,800 per year. The nearest station is Knebworth located about 1.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Ridlins Field.
Poplars has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,582 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Poplars has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 27.1% 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 9LY.
Poplars near SG2 9LY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in Bandley Hill & Poplars area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,856 up to £740,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £570,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £200,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £345,000 |
| Terraced | 44 | £329,500 |
10 years price trend in Bandley Hill & Poplars
In the SG2 9LY postcode area, located within Poplars, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.