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SG2 9QX

Shephall Way

Longmeadow

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Detailed insights for SG2 9QX

Overview

Postcode SG2 9QX is located in an urban city, within the Longmeadow ward of Stevenage in the East of England region, and forms part of the Shephall area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shephall is £58,742 per year. The nearest station is Knebworth, about 1.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ridlins Field.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
13.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Shephall has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,436 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Shephall has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.6%

Approximately 13.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Shephall is £58,742 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 227 ft away from SG2 9QX.

Flood risk

No risk

Shephall near SG2 9QX 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
337
Population density
1,081.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.17(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.49(+181%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.91(-7%)
Public order
5.32(+4%)
Other theft
4.73(-14%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
288
85.46%
African
14
4.15%
Indian
13
3.86%
Other White
7
2.08%
Irish
5
1.48%
Total population: 337

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
30%
Level 3 (A level)
53
18.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
15.71%
No qualifications
42
15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
10.71%
Total 16+ residents: 280

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
61
46.21%
Owns outright
47
35.61%
Social rents from council
17
12.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.55%
Other social rented
1
0.76%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Longmeadow

Median price£357,000
Price per sq ft£389
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£320K – £400K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £357,000 (about £389 per square foot) in Longmeadow area, with individual transactions ranging from £113,000 up to £831,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longmeadow over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£522,500£427
Semi-Detached7£442,500£376
Terraced49£353,000£389
Flats12£235,500£371

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Longmeadow

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longmeadow.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£450,550£113,500£355,000£267,500
2017£435,000£173,500£300,000£280,000
2018£427,500£168,750£340,000£280,000
2019£438,750£166,500£345,000£282,500
2020£465,000£168,125£380,000£292,500
2021£485,000£188,000£385,000£325,000
2022£512,500£247,475£420,000£363,000
2023£472,500£235,000£402,500£340,000
2024£538,500£235,000£383,500£342,250
2025£502,500£259,950£446,250£350,000
2026£560,000£217,500£490,000£362,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longmeadow.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longmeadow.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£331£301£299£294
2017£365£339£347£304
2018£366£274£329£304
2019£379£303£336£301
2020£391£299£336£310
2021£379£307£367£335
2022£389£422£380£392
2023£467£388£380£373
2024£418£390£394£375
2025£421£336£376£386
2026£406£418£376£378
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longmeadow.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Longmeadow in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG2 9QX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG2 9QX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jun 202521, Oakwood Close, Stevenage, SG2 9QUSemi-DetachedFreehold£530,000
23 Mar 202655, Shephall Way, Stevenage, SG2 9QLTerracedFreehold£305,000
28 Jul 202539, Shephall Way, Stevenage, SG2 9QLTerracedFreehold£300,000
27 Mar 202543, Shephall Way, Stevenage, SG2 9QLTerracedFreehold£285,000
12 Mar 202544, Shephall Way, Stevenage, SG2 9QLSemi-DetachedFreehold£395,000

Schools

In the SG2 9QX postcode area, located within Shephall, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SG2 9QX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryBarnwell SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableGreenside SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryFeatherstone Wood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SG2 9QX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op Food14 The Hyde, Stevenage, SG2 9SEWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miKandola Stores126 Oaks Cross, Stevenage, SG2 8LUWalking directions to Kandola Stores

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 9QX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jan Bainbridge

Longmeadow - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Kevin Bonavia

Stevenage - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictStevenageE07000243
Parliamentary ConstituencyStevenageE14001516
WardLongmeadowE05015628
ParishStevenage, unparished areaE43000080
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)ShephallE02004953
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stevenage 010AE01023791
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SG2 9QX

Is SG2 9QX (Shephall) safe?

The area around SG2 9QX records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 9QX?

The median sale price around SG2 9QX in Shephall is £357,000 (about £389 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SG2 9QX?

There are 17 schools close to SG2 9QX, including Barnwell School (Good), Greenside School (Good) and Featherstone Wood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SG2 9QX?

SG2 9QX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,436 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SG2 9QX (Shephall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stevenage covering SG2 9QX is Kevin Bonavia (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jan Bainbridge (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.