SG2 Postcode District
SG2 is one of 2 Postcode Districts for the Stevenage Post town in Hertfordshire
The SG2 postcode district is located in the SG Stevenage postal area, SG2 has a population of 43,222 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 18.98 square miles (49.16 square kilometres or 12,148.49 acres).
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Map of SG2
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District overview
The primary settlement in the SG2 postcode district is Stevenage, which is located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. Other significant settlements within this district include Ardeley, Aston, Aston End, Benington, Cromer, Luffenhall, and Walkern. The most significant post town within this district is also Stevenage.
There are 4 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector SG2 0, covers Stevenage in Hertfordshire.
The sector SG2 7, covers Stevenage and Walkern and Benington and Aston and Ardeley in Hertfordshire.
The sector SG2 8, covers Stevenage in Hertfordshire.
The sector SG2 9, covers Stevenage in Hertfordshire.
The post town for this district is STEVENAGE.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Stevenage District (B) (701 postal codes), followed by the East Hertfordshire District area (129 postal codes), and finally, the North Hertfordshire District area (3 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Stevenage | 3.23 | W |
| Buntingford | 5.31 | ENE |
| Baldock | 6.29 | NNW |
| Letchworth | 6.56 | NW |
| Hitchin | 7.21 | WNW |
| Ware | 7.56 | SSE |
| Hertford | 7.92 | SSE |
| Welwyn Garden City | 7.96 | SSW |
| Stotfold | 8.79 | NNW |
| Hatfield | 10.64 | SSW |
| Royston | 10.73 | NNE |
| Hoddesdon | 11.39 | SSE |
| Harpenden | 11.73 | WSW |
| Bishop's Stortford | 12.51 | ESE |
| Luton | 12.63 | W |
| Shefford | 12.71 | NW |
| Harlow | 13.48 | SE |
| Sawbridgeworth | 13.55 | ESE |
| Stansted Mountfitchet | 13.65 | E |
| Biggleswade | 13.72 | NNW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 838
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVENAGE | STEVENAGE | SG2 9 | 253 |
| STEVENAGE | STEVENAGE | SG2 8 | 238 |
| STEVENAGE | STEVENAGE | SG2 0 | 164 |
| STEVENAGE | STEVENAGE | SG2 7 | 42 |
| Walkern | STEVENAGE | SG2 7 | 41 |
| Benington | STEVENAGE | SG2 7 | 28 |
| Aston | STEVENAGE | SG2 7 | 22 |
| Ardeley | STEVENAGE | SG2 7 | 17 |
| Aston End | STEVENAGE | SG2 7 | 9 |
| STEVENAGE | STEVENAGE | SG2 9 | 4 |
| Ardeley | STEVENAGE | SG2 7 | 4 |
| Aston End | STEVENAGE | SG2 7 | 3 |
| Benington | STEVENAGE | SG2 7 | 2 |
| Cromer | STEVENAGE | SG2 7 | 2 |
| Cromer | STEVENAGE | SG2 7 | 2 |
| Walkern | STEVENAGE | SG2 7 | 2 |
| Aston | STEVENAGE | SG2 7 | 1 |
| Luffenhall | STEVENAGE | SG2 7 | 1 |
| Luffenhall | STEVENAGE | SG2 7 | 1 |
| STEVENAGE | STEVENAGE | SG2 8 | 1 |
| STEVENAGE | STEVENAGE | SG2 7 | 1 |
Street list for SG2
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| MONKSWOOD WAY A602 | 691 |
| MAGPIE CRESCENT | 262 |
| FAIRLANDS WAY A1155 | 259 |
| BLAIR CLOSE | 209 |
| MONKSWOOD LANE | 165 |
| ROEBUCK GATE | 159 |
| THE HYDE | 112 |
| LONDON ROAD B197 | 112 |
| BROADWATER CRESCENT | 110 |
| HYDEAN WAY | 91 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3107 |
| Shoplifting | 578 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 567 |
| Other theft | 552 |
| Public order | 446 |
| Vehicle crime | 280 |
| Drugs | 211 |
| Other crime | 205 |
| Burglary | 156 |
| Possession of weapons | 63 |
| Robbery | 45 |
| Bicycle theft | 42 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 |
| Theft from the person | 32 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE HYDE | STEVENAGE | 27 | SG2 9SD | View map | |
| THE GLEBE | STEVENAGE | 21 | SG2 0DJ | View map | |
| BROADWATER CRESCENT | STEVENAGE | 18 | SG2 8EE | View map | |
| OAKS CROSS | STEVENAGE | 10 | SG2 8LU | View map |
Schools in the district
Lodge Farm Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Mobbsbury Way , Chells , Stevenage
Postcode: SG2 0HP
Headteacher: Mrs Angela Smith (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
The Nobel School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Mobbsbury Way , Stevenage
Postcode: SG2 0HS
Headteacher: Mr Martyn Henson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Camps Hill Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Chells Way , Stevenage
Postcode: SG2 0LT
Headteacher: Mrs Emma Flawn (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Camps Hill Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Chells Way , Stevenage
Postcode: SG2 0LT
Headteacher: Mrs Emma Flawn (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery
Phase: Primary
Address:
Six Hills Way , Stevenage
Postcode: SG2 0PZ
Headteacher: Mrs Lorraine Collins (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Ardeley St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
School Lane , Ardeley , Stevenage
Postcode: SG2 7AJ
Headteacher: Mrs Barbara Young (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
School Lane , Aston , Stevenage
Postcode: SG2 7HA
Headteacher: Mrs Julie Winwood (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Benington Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Walkern Road , Benington , Benington Primary School , Stevenage
Postcode: SG2 7LP
Headteacher: Mrs Anja Tyler (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Walkern Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
High Street , Walkern , Stevenage
Postcode: SG2 7NS
Headteacher: Mr Jonty Hall (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Shephalbury Park Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Burydale , Broadwater , Stevenage
Postcode: SG2 8AX
Headteacher: Mr Ben Conway
Ofsted rating: Good
Longmeadow Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Oaks Cross , Broadwater , Stevenage
Postcode: SG2 8LT
Headteacher: Mrs Lynne Osborne (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Monkswood Lane , (Off Monkswood Way) , Stevenage
Postcode: SG2 8QJ
Headteacher: Miss Carmela Puccio (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Roebuck Primary School and Nursery
Phase: Primary
Address:
St Margarets , Stevenage
Postcode: SG2 8RG
Headteacher: Mr R Fordham (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Roebuck Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
St Margarets , Stevenage
Postcode: SG2 8RG
Headteacher: Mr Andy Mari (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Marriotts School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Brittain Way , Stevenage
Postcode: SG2 8UT
Headteacher: Ms Bethany Honnor (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Lonsdale School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Brittain Way , Stevenage
Postcode: SG2 8UT
Headteacher: Mrs Claudia Thiele (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Valley School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Broadhall Way , Stevenage
Postcode: SG2 9BN
Headteacher: Mr David Pearce (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Peartree Way Nursery School
Phase: Nursery
Address:
Peartree Way , Stevenage
Postcode: SG2 9EA
Headteacher: Mrs Deborah Willcox (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Peartree Spring Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hydean Way , Stevenage
Postcode: SG2 9GG
Headteacher: Mrs Teresa Skeggs (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Stevenage Education Support Centre
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Collenswood Road , Stevenage
Postcode: SG2 9HQ
Headteacher: Mr Dan Nearney (Head of Centre)
Ofsted rating: Good
Ashtree Primary School and Nursery
Phase: Primary
Address:
Chertsey Rise , Stevenage
Postcode: SG2 9JQ
Headteacher: Mrs Maria Janes (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Featherstone Wood Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Featherston Road , Stevenage
Postcode: SG2 9PP
Headteacher: Mrs Teresa Skeggs (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Barnwell School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Barnwell , Stevenage
Postcode: SG2 9SW
Headteacher: Mr Anthony Fitzpatrick (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Greenside School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Shephall Green , Stevenage
Postcode: SG2 9XS
Headteacher: Mr Alex Tomkins (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chells Dental Practice | 5 MOBBSBURY WAY, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0HL | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Broadwater Dental Practice | 302 BROADWATER CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 8EU | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Hydean Dental Practice | 1 HYDE GREEN, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 9XU | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Dental Surgery | 246 SHEPHALL WAY, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 9RE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Poplars Surgery | SAINSBURIES CAR PARK AREA, MAGPIE CRESCENT, POPLARS, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 9QQ | BRANCH SURGERY | Call 01438 351359 |
| 2 | Marymead Medical Practice | 18 SPRING DRIVE, MARYMEAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 8AZ | BRANCH SURGERY | Call 01438 218000 |
| 3 | Broadwater Surgery | 114 BROADWATER CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 8HW | BRANCH SURGERY | Call 01438 314519 |
| 4 | Oak Tree Close Surgery | OAK TREE CLOSE, BENINGTON, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 7QZ | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Shephall Health Centre | RIDLINS END, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 9QZ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01438 312097 |
| 6 | Roebuck Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service | 114 BROADWATER CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, SG2 8HW | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 7 | Roebuck Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2 | 114 BROADWATER CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, SG2 8HW | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 8 | Manor House Surgery | 13 EMPERORS GATE, STEVENAGE, SG2 7QX | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 9 | Chells Surgery | 265 CHELLS WAY, STEVENAGE, SG2 0HN | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Well | 108 BROADWATER CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 8EE | PHARMACY | Call 01438 351393 |
| 2 | Coopers Chemist | 12 THE GLEBE, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0DJ | PHARMACY | Call 01438 354395 |
| 3 | Well | 241 BROADWATER CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 8ET | PHARMACY | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Tesco Instore Pharmacy | BROADWATER RETAIL PARK, LONDON ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 8DT | PHARMACY | Call 01438 289147 |
| 5 | S.l. Anderson | 8 THE HYDE, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 9SE | PHARMACY | Call 03456 779344 |
| 6 | Stevenage Pharmacy | 12A EMPERORS GATE, STEVENAGE, SG2 7QX | PHARMACY | Call 01438 361027 |
| 7 | Poplars Pharmacy | UNIT 1 SAINSBURY CENTRE, MAGPIE CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, SG2 9RZ | PHARMACY | Call 01438 364321 |
| 8 | Oaks Cross Pharmacy | 118 OAKS CROSS, STEVENAGE, SG2 8LU | PHARMACY | Call 01438 314747 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christopher's Opticians Ltd (stevenage) | 21 THE GLEBE, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0DL | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Stevenage Poplars Specsavers Ltd | SAINSBURYS SUPERMARKETS LTD, MAGPIE CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 7DU | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £614,770 | 94 | £620,604 | 69 | £588,583 | 54 | £614,309 | 84 |
| Semi-detached | £404,797 | 96 | £395,663 | 93 | £383,958 | 94 | £403,467 | 95 |
| Terraced | £335,603 | 305 | £327,175 | 259 | £329,401 | 251 | £337,544 | 332 |
| Flats | £211,659 | 46 | £228,561 | 51 | £216,877 | 59 | £197,709 | 52 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
A1(M) J7
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.03
Average Driving Distance: 2.80
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 829
A1(M) J8
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.02
Average Driving Distance: 4.72
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 829
A1(M) J6
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.16
Average Driving Distance: 7.03
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 829
A1(M) J9
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.38
Average Driving Distance: 7.14
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 829
A1(M) J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.73
Average Driving Distance: 9.31
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 553
A1(M) J10
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.60
Average Driving Distance: 9.72
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 276
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| SG2 0 | Stevenage Delivery Office |
| SG2 7 | Stevenage Delivery Office |
| SG2 8 | Stevenage Delivery Office |
| SG2 9 | Stevenage Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| S | G | 2 | - | X | X | X |
| S | G | 2 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the SG2 postal code is STEVENAGE followed by Walkern, and Benington.
The SG2 Postcode shares a border with SG4 (HITCHIN, Codicote, Kimpton), SG7 (BALDOCK, Ashwell, Hinxworth), SG1 (STEVENAGE), SG12 (WARE, Stanstead Abbotts, Hunsdon) and SG14 (HERTFORD, Watton At Stone, Stapleford).
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