Raleigh Crescent is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG2 0EA 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 Raleigh Crescent, Stevenage, SG2 0EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG2 0EB, SG2 0ES, SG2 0EE, SG2 0HA, SG2 0EF, SG2 0LZ, SG2 0ED, SG1 5PH, SG2 0WE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG2 0EA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 48.2% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 52% | 51.8% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.9% | 39% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 44.8% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 8.1% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 7.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 41.9% | 45.7% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 38.8% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 11.9% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.5% | 25.6% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 16.6% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 14.7% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 19.4% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 18% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 86.4% | 84.9% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 3.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 85.9% 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 | 88.5% | 85.9% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 7.2% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86% | 85% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 11.4% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 0.4% | -8.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Raleigh Crescent was 25.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.4% lower than the Chells average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Raleigh Crescent has the 8th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Chells and the 29th lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 252.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185 Raleigh Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-03-31 | £309,057 |
| 183 Raleigh Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £311,000 | 2022-11-07 | £295,661 |
| 199 Raleigh Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-10-03 | £343,808 |
| 197 Raleigh Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-09-16 | £395,972 |
| 165 Raleigh Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-09-29 | £315,245 |
SG2 0EA 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 | 73 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,561 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery Webb Rise , SG1 5PA | 3out of 4 | 193 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martins Wood Primary School Mildmay Road , SG1 5RT | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Farm Primary School Mobbsbury Way , Chells SG2 0HP | 3out of 4 | 849 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School Wisden Road , SG1 5JD | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Giles Junior School Durham Road , SG1 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 2out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 2,181 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Hitchin Road , SG1 4AE | 3out of 4 | 2,714 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,583 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | 3out of 4 | 2,946 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 2,947 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timebridge Community Centre | Mobbsbury Way, Stevenage | 596 yd | |
| FREEconomy.today | Timebridge Community Centre, Mobbsbury Way | 596 yd | |
| Daisy's Kitchen | Daisys Kitchen, 1 The Oval | 679 yd | |
| Pin Green Community Association / Hampson Park Coffee Shop | Pin Green Community Centre, Pin Green Community Association / Hampson Park Coffee Shop | 686 yd | |
| The Nobel School | Nobel School, Mobbsbury Way | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lytton Players | The Lytton Theatre, Vardon Road | 493 yd | |
| Times Club | Times Club & Institute, The Oval | 708 yd | |
| Glebe Sports | 6A The Glebe, Chells Way | 755 yd | |
| The Almond Tree | The Almond Tree Public House, 553 Lonsdale Road | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rift Catering | 29 Verity Way, Stevenage | 376 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 85 Mobbsbury Way, Stevenage | 437 yd | |
| Rupa Tandoori | Rupa Tandoori Take Away, 87 Mobbsbury Way | 437 yd | |
| The Oval Fish Bar | The Oval Fish Bar, 7 The Oval | 677 yd | |
| FryHouse | 25 The Oval, Stevenage | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | Co-Operative, 14 - 18 The Oval | 649 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Chells Way | 696 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moss Bury Primary School And Nursery WEBB RISE | grass pitches | 276 yd |
| Hampson Park HAMPSON PARK HAMPSON PARK WEBB RISE | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 695 yd |
| Marriotts School Sports Facilities (Closed) Telford Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 777 yd |
| Marriotts Sports Centre TELFORD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 862 yd |
| Larwood School WEBB RISE | artificial grass pitch | 875 yd |
| Giles Junior School DURHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,029 yd |
| Trotts Hill Primary School WISDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 126.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.