Marymead Drive is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG2 8AA is located in the Roebuck electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stevenage. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marymead Drive, Stevenage, SG2 8AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG2 8ER, SG2 8AE, SG2 8RR, SG2 8AD, SG2 8HL, SG2 8AL, SG2 8RS, SG2 8DJ, SG2 8RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG2 8AA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.1% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.9% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SG2 8AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.1% | 42.8% | 11.7% | 37.9% | 4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 42.8% | -8.7% | 44.2% | -1.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10% | 8.6% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 3.2% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.3% | 49.6% | -4.7% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 36.1% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 10% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 21.9% | 18.3% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 14.7% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 13.3% | -8.2% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 21.1% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 23.3% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.5% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 85.1% | 86.3% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 4.9% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.1% 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 | 87.4% | 87.1% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 87.1% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 11.2% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 0.6% | -4.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49% | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marymead Drive was 6.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.9% lower than the Longmeadow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marymead Drive has the lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Longmeadow and the lowest crime rate of 246 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Marymead Drive, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-08-13 | £332,957 |
| 48 Marymead Drive, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £307,500 | 2021-06-25 | £340,969 |
| 25 Marymead Drive, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2019-12-16 | £348,143 |
| 16 Marymead Drive, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £233,500 | 2019-06-05 | £278,491 |
| 39 Marymead Drive, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2018-12-03 | £349,720 |
SG2 8AA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SG2 8AA 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 | 118 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shephalbury Park Primary School Burydale , Broadwater SG2 8AX | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School Monkswood Lane , (Off Monkswood Way) SG2 8QJ | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roebuck Primary School and Nursery St Margarets , SG2 8RG | - not rated | 716 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roebuck Academy St Margarets , SG2 8RG | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burydale Junior School Burydale , SG2 8AX | - not rated | 738 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Heathcote School Shephall Green , SG2 9XT | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwell School Barnwell , SG2 9SW | 3out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Da Vinci Studio School of Science and Engineering Monkswood Way , SG1 1LA | - not rated | 2,106 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collenswood School Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | - not rated | 2,516 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 2,674 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,114 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Home Field School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redemption Academy P O Box 352 , SG1 9AG | - not rated | 2,186 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day's Fish And Chips | Days Fish And Chips, 239 Broadwater Crescent | 439 yd | |
| Willows Cafe | Marymead Workshops Unit 16, Willows Link | 459 yd | |
| Four Seasons Cafe | 92 Broadwater Crescent, Stevenage | 478 yd | |
| Pro Academy Tournaments Ltd | Broadhall Way, Stevenage | 1,051 yd | |
| The Coffee Academy | The Coffee Acadamy, Shephalbury Sports Centre | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man In The Moon | 271 Broadwater Crescent, Stevenage | 402 yd | |
| Odyssey Health Club | Odyssey Health Club Old Knebworth Lane | 612 yd | |
| The Old Forge | London Road, Stevenage | 620 yd | |
| Our Mutual Friend | Our Mutual Friend Public House, Broadwater Crescent | 719 yd | |
| The Peartree Public House | Valley Way, Stevenage | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Pizza & Kebabs | 253 Broadwater Crescent, Stevenage | 439 yd | |
| Royal Masala | 261 Broadwater Crescent, Stevenage | 439 yd | |
| Royal Masala | 261 Broadwater Crescent, Stevenage | 439 yd | |
| Royal Masala | 261 Broadwater Crescent, Stevenage | 439 yd | |
| Yo Sushi | Tesco Extra YO Sushi, London Road | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Co-op, 247-249 Broadwater Crescent | 439 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, London Road | 620 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Odyssey Health & Fitness Club (Knebworth) OLD KNEBWORTH LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 630 yd |
| Shephalbury Park SHEPHALBURY PARK SHEPHALBURY PARK BROADHALL WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 640 yd |
| Shephalbury Park Primary School BURYDALE | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Stevenage Fc Academy Shephalbury Sports Academy Shephalbury Sports Academy Broadhall Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Longmeadow Primary School OAKS CROSS | grass pitches | 872 yd |
| The Valley School VALLEY WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,002 yd |
| Barnwell School (Middle) SHEPHALL GREEN | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,014 yd |
| St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School MONKSWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 1,080 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 | 152.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.