Postcode SG2 9QZ is located in an urban city, within the Shephall 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 Stevenage, about 1.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ridlins Field.
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.
Poplars has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.2% 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 per household in Poplars is £59,268 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG2 9QZ.
Poplars near SG2 9QZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stevenage located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ridlins Field | Large | Walking directions to Ridlins Field |
| 0.3 mi | Donkey Park | Medium | Walking directions to Donkey Park |
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £387 per square foot) in Shephall area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £352,500 | £407 |
| Terraced | 45 | £325,000 | £388 |
| Flats | 4 | £212,500 | £331 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £158,500 | £292,620 | £255,900 |
| 2017 | £210,000 | £280,000 | £260,000 |
| 2018 | £206,250 | £287,500 | £265,500 |
| 2019 | £199,500 | £257,750 | £258,000 |
| 2020 | £195,000 | £286,000 | £260,000 |
| 2021 | £170,000 | £325,000 | £286,250 |
| 2022 | £215,500 | £350,000 | £331,000 |
| 2023 | £217,500 | £382,500 | £330,000 |
| 2024 | £218,000 | £330,000 | £318,000 |
| 2025 | £205,000 | £341,000 | £325,000 |
| 2026 | — | £372,000 | £308,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £286 | £295 | £287 |
| 2017 | £302 | £305 | £298 |
| 2018 | £315 | £303 | £307 |
| 2019 | £339 | £290 | £306 |
| 2020 | £329 | £331 | £301 |
| 2021 | £284 | £355 | £336 |
| 2022 | £342 | £368 | £368 |
| 2023 | £355 | £340 | £362 |
| 2024 | £336 | £367 | £357 |
| 2025 | £310 | £348 | £382 |
| 2026 | — | £493 | £386 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG2 9QZ.
In the SG2 9QZ postcode area, located within Poplars, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG2 9QZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 14 The Hyde, Stevenage, SG2 9SE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Kandola Stores | 126 Oaks Cross, Stevenage, SG2 8LU | Walking directions to Kandola Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Stop & Shop | Burwell Road, Stevenage, SG2 9RF | Walking directions to Stop & Shop |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's | Magpie Crescent, Stevenage, SG2 7DU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
Annual council tax rates for Stevenage district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SG2 9QZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ricki Rands
Shephall - Elected 7 May 2026
Kevin Bonavia
Stevenage - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SG2 9QZ 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.
The median sale price around SG2 9QZ in Poplars is £325,000 (about £387 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to SG2 9QZ, including Featherstone Wood Primary School (Good), Barnwell School (Good) and Greenside School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SG2 9QZ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Stevenage covering SG2 9QZ is Kevin Bonavia (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ricki Rands (Reform UK).
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.