Harvey Road is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG2 0BD is located in the Chells electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stevenage. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harvey Road, Stevenage, SG2 0BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG2 0BE, SG2 0BA, SG2 0DE, SG2 0BB, SG2 0AZ, SG2 0BG, SG2 0AT, SG2 0DD, SG2 0AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG2 0BD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.8% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.2% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SG2 0BD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.9% | 31.4% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 53.9% | 3.9% | 44.2% | 9.7% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 5.3% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.3% | 45.4% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 38% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 12.5% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.2% | 18% | -7.2% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.1% | 16.3% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 13.5% | -7.6% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 15.9% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.2% | 26.1% | 11.9% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 5.7% | 4.9% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 94.2% | 87.3% | -6.9% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 84.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.8% | 84.3% | -10.5% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| European Union | 1% | 9.3% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 84.3% | -9.2% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 1.3% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harvey Road was 44.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.4% lower than the Bandley Hill & Poplars average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Harvey Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Bandley Hill & Poplars and the 75th lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Harvey Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2021-09-03 | £311,657 |
| 69 Harvey Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £349,995 | 2021-06-25 | £390,074 |
| 24 Harvey Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2019-05-24 | £323,615 |
| 22 Harvey Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2016-12-16 | £282,090 |
| 69 Harvey Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2016-08-05 | £359,321 |
SG2 0BD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,824 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camps Hill Primary School Chells Way , SG2 0LT | 3out of 4 | 309 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Farm Primary School Mobbsbury Way , Chells SG2 0HP | 3out of 4 | 472 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedwell Primary School Bedwell Crescent , SG1 1NJ | 2out of 4 | 661 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School Bedwell Crescent , SG1 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery Webb Rise , SG1 5PA | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 475 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwell School Barnwell , SG2 9SW | 2out of 4 | 2,078 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 2out of 4 | 2,475 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 2,770 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hertfordshire College Monkswood Way , SG1 1LA | - not rated | 2,338 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 309 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 479 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 2,155 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | 3out of 4 | 2,329 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chells Cafe | 28 The Glebe, Chells Way | 297 yd | |
| Gangnam Restaurant | 22 - 24 The Glebe, Chells Way | 297 yd | |
| Timebridge Community Centre | Mobbsbury Way, Stevenage | 621 yd | |
| FREEconomy.today | Timebridge Community Centre, Mobbsbury Way | 621 yd | |
| The Nobel School | Nobel School, Mobbsbury Way | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glebe Sports | 6A The Glebe, Chells Way | 297 yd | |
| The Squirrel | Austen Paths, Stevenage | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden's Place | 16 The Glebe, Chells Way | 297 yd | |
| Gate Of India | 20 The Glebe, Chells Way | 304 yd | |
| Times Square Pizza | Times Square Pizzas, 11 The Glebe | 328 yd | |
| Golden Fry Fish Bar | 3 The Glebe, Chells Way | 328 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 85 Mobbsbury Way, Stevenage | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Chells Way | 254 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgemond Park Training Centre (Closed) Faraday Road | grass pitches | 266 yd |
| Marriotts Sports Centre TELFORD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 405 yd |
| Marriotts School Sports Facilities (Closed) Telford Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 410 yd |
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 632 yd |
| Chells Park FERRIER ROAD | grass pitches | 853 yd |
| Moss Bury Primary School And Nursery WEBB RISE | grass pitches | 1,015 yd |
| Barnwell School (East) (Closed) Collenswood Road | grass pitches | 1,076 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 170.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.