Postcode SG2 9RP is located in an urban city, within the Shephall ward of Stevenage in the East of England region, and forms part of the Shephall area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% 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 Stevenage, about 1.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Peartree Park.
Shephall has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,368 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Shephall has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.8% 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.
The average income per household in Shephall is £58,742 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG2 9RP.
Shephall near SG2 9RP 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Peartree Park | Large | Walking directions to Peartree Park |
| 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 9RP.
In the SG2 9RP postcode area, located within Shephall, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG2 9RP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Stop & Shop | Burwell Road, Stevenage, SG2 9RF | Walking directions to Stop & Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 14 The Hyde, Stevenage, SG2 9SE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 9RP, 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 9RP records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.
The median sale price around SG2 9RP in Shephall is £325,000 (about £387 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SG2 9RP, including Lonsdale School (Good), Marriotts School (Good) and Stevenage Education Support Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SG2 9RP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,368 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 9RP 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.