Postcode SG2 9SU 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 76.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shephall is £58,742 per year. The nearest station is Stevenage located about 1.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Peartree Park.
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.
Shephall has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 57.5% 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 9SU.
Shephall near SG2 9SU 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Peartree Park | Large | Walking directions to Peartree Park |
| 0.4 mi | Ridlins Field | Large | Walking directions to Ridlins Field |
| 0.2 mi | Donkey Park | Medium | Walking directions to Donkey Park |
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Shephall area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £650,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £372,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £192,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £346,000 |
| Terraced | 45 | £328,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shephall
In the SG2 9SU postcode area, located within Shephall, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG2 9SU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative | Hydean Way, Stevenage, SG2 9SE | Walking directions to The Co-operative |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 14 The Hyde, Stevenage, SG2 9SE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.