Postcode SG2 9PB 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 very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76.8 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 very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,411 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Poplars has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 76.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 41.0% 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 9PB.
Poplars near SG2 9PB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Knebworth located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ridlins Field | Large | Walking directions to Ridlins Field |
| 0.4 mi | Donkey Park | Medium | Walking directions to Donkey 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 9PB postcode area, located within Poplars, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG2 9PB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 14 The Hyde, Stevenage, SG2 9SE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Magpie Crescent, Stevenage, SG2 7DU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 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.