Postcode SG2 9RQ 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Poplars is £46,800 per year. The nearest station is Stevenage located about 1.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Peartree Park.
Poplars has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,470 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Poplars has a low crime rate, with approximately 49.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 36.6% 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 9RQ.
Poplars near SG2 9RQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in Bandley Hill & Poplars area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,856 up to £740,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £570,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £207,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £355,000 |
| Terraced | 45 | £330,000 |
10 years price trend in Bandley Hill & Poplars
In the SG2 9RQ postcode area, located within Poplars, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Stop & Shop | Burwell Road, Stevenage, SG2 9RF | |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative | Hydean Way, Stevenage, SG2 9SE | |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 14 The Hyde, Stevenage, SG2 9SE |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Vincent Motorcycle | Bandley Rise, Stevenage, SG2 9QH | |
| 0.5 mi | Squirrel Tavern | Chells Way, Stevenage, SG2 0NB |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sea Breeze | Burwell Road, Stevenage, SG2 9RF | |
| 0.1 mi | Big Chef | Burwell Road, Stevenage, SG2 9RF |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.