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SG2 9NF

Harefield

Bandley Hill & Poplars

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Detailed insights for SG2 9NF

Overview

Postcode SG2 9NF 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Poplars is £59,268 per year. The nearest station is Knebworth, about 2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ridlins Field.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
27.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Poplars has an average 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.

Crime level

6/10

Poplars has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.1%

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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Poplars is £59,268 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Knebworth located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SG2 9NF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miRidlins FieldLargeWalking directions to Ridlins Field
0.3 miDonkey ParkMediumWalking directions to Donkey Park

Area Profile

Population
299
Population density
7,328.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.92(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.74(+164%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.37(-28%)
Other crime
7.53(+284%)
Public order
6.69(+31%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
252
85.42%
Other White
10
3.39%
Other Asian
6
2.03%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
2.03%
Chinese
5
1.69%
Total population: 295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
57
23.08%
No qualifications
54
21.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
47
19.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
15.38%
Level 3 (A level)
34
13.77%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
38
35.51%
Owns outright
29
27.1%
Social rents from council
28
26.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
10.28%
Other social rented
1
0.93%
Total households: 107

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 9NF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG2 9NF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Apr 202515, Harefield, Stevenage, SG2 9NFTerracedFreehold£375,000
16 Feb 20265, Barleycroft, Stevenage, SG2 9NPTerracedFreehold£310,000
04 Jul 202579, Gonville Crescent, Stevenage, SG2 9LZSemi-DetachedFreehold£340,000
25 Apr 2025182, Gonville Crescent, Stevenage, SG2 9LZSemi-DetachedFreehold£340,000
31 Oct 202536, Bandley Rise, Stevenage, SG2 9NDTerracedFreehold£375,000

Schools

In the SG2 9NF postcode area, located within Poplars, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SG2 9NF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryFeatherstone Wood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAshtree Primary School and NurseryCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryAshtree Primary School and NurseryAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG2 9NF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SG2 9NF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op Food14 The Hyde, Stevenage, SG2 9SEWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miSainsbury'sMagpie Crescent, Stevenage, SG2 7DUWalking directions to Sainsbury's

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 9NF, 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)PoplarsE02004952
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stevenage 009BE01023751
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SG2 9NF

Is SG2 9NF (Poplars) safe?

The area around SG2 9NF records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SG2 9NF?

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

What schools are near SG2 9NF?

There are 13 schools close to SG2 9NF, including Featherstone Wood Primary School (Good), Ashtree Primary School and Nursery (Requires improvement) and Ashtree Primary School and Nursery. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SG2 9NF?

SG2 9NF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,582 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SG2 9NF (Poplars) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stevenage covering SG2 9NF 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.