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SG2 9SR

Barnwell

Shephall

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Detailed insights for SG2 9SR

Overview

Postcode SG2 9SR 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 1.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Peartree Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
31.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Shephall has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,315 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Shephall has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31.2%

Approximately 31.2% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG2 9SR.

Flood risk

No risk

Shephall near SG2 9SR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stevenage located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SG2 9SR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPeartree ParkLargeWalking directions to Peartree Park
0.4 miRidlins FieldLargeWalking directions to Ridlins Field
0.4 miDonkey ParkMediumWalking directions to Donkey Park

Area Profile

Population
328
Population density
4,057.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.44(+54%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.24(+66%)
Shoplifting
16.59(+143%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.63(+36%)
Public order
7.96(+55%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
236
71.73%
Other White
26
7.9%
Indian
15
4.56%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
2.43%
Other Asian
7
2.13%
Total population: 329

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
55
21.32%
No qualifications
50
19.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
48
18.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
15.12%
Level 3 (A level)
39
15.12%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
45
36%
Social rents from council
37
29.6%
Owns outright
26
20.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.4%
Other social rented
2
1.6%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Shephall

Median price£325,000
Price per sq ft£387
Sales (last 12 months)55
Typical range (middle 50%)£300K – £354K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shephall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached6£352,500£407
Terraced45£325,000£388
Flats4£212,500£331

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shephall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shephall.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shephall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shephall.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shephall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG2 9SR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG2 9SR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Oct 2025206, Hydean Way, Stevenage, SG2 9YDTerracedFreehold£307,000
09 Sept 2025174, Hydean Way, Stevenage, SG2 9YDTerracedFreehold£325,000
15 May 2025162, Hydean Way, Stevenage, SG2 9YATerracedFreehold£370,000
22 Aug 202537, Hyde Green, Stevenage, SG2 9XYTerracedFreehold£410,000
02 Dec 202568, Barnwell, Stevenage, SG2 9SNTerracedFreehold£355,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SG2 9SR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryPeartree Spring Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryBarnwell SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableGreenside SchoolCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG2 9SR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SG2 9SR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op Food14 The Hyde, Stevenage, SG2 9SEWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miStop & ShopBurwell Road, Stevenage, SG2 9RFWalking directions to Stop & Shop
0.5 miMorrisons Daily3 Hydean Way, Stevenage, SG2 9XHWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 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 9SR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ricki Rands

Shephall - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Kevin Bonavia

Stevenage - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictStevenageE07000243
Parliamentary ConstituencyStevenageE14001516
WardShephallE05015633
ParishStevenage, unparished areaE43000080
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)ShephallE02004953
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stevenage 010CE01023793
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SG2 9SR

Is SG2 9SR (Shephall) safe?

The area around SG2 9SR records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 9SR?

The median sale price around SG2 9SR in Shephall is £325,000 (about £387 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SG2 9SR?

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

How deprived is the area around SG2 9SR?

SG2 9SR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,315 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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