Nodes Drive is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG2 8AL 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 Nodes Drive, Stevenage, SG2 8AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG2 8DJ, SG2 8ER, SG2 8AJ, SG2 8ES, SG2 8HL, SG2 8AE, SG2 8AA, SG2 8AH, SG2 8DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG2 8AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.6% | 50.2% | 5.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 55.4% | 49.8% | -5.6% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 36.7% | 41.6% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 40.1% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 12.4% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 48.7% | 41.4% | -7.3% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 37% | 39% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 12% | 15% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 21.2% | 15.3% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 14.6% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 19.8% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 19% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 26.9% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0.4% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 83.3% | 78.9% | -4.4% | 81.4% | -2.5% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89.5% 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% | 89.5% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 88.9% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 9.9% | 8.1% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 0% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nodes Drive was 139.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.2% higher than the Longmeadow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nodes Drive has the 14th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Longmeadow and the 61st highest crime rate of 246 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nodes Drive, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £304,000 | 2024-11-19 | £308,415 |
| 15 Nodes Drive, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-11-06 | £385,519 |
| 11 Nodes Drive, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-04-05 | £353,849 |
| 13 Nodes Drive, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-06-11 | £310,476 |
| 6 Nodes Drive, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2019-02-18 | £304,878 |
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,165 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 | 527 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burydale Junior School Burydale , SG2 8AX | - not rated | 624 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roebuck Primary School and Nursery St Margarets , SG2 8RG | - not rated | 640 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roebuck Academy St Margarets , SG2 8RG | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School Monkswood Lane , (Off Monkswood Way) SG2 8QJ | 3out of 4 | 712 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 902 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwell School Barnwell , SG2 9SW | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Da Vinci Studio School of Science and Engineering Monkswood Way , SG1 1LA | - not rated | 2,054 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collenswood School Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | - not rated | 2,358 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 2,529 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 | 2,062 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | - not rated | 874 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | - not rated | 910 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Home Field School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | - not rated | 911 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redemption Academy P O Box 352 , SG1 9AG | - not rated | 2,150 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 | 378 yd | |
| Willows Cafe | Marymead Workshops Unit 16, Willows Link | 383 yd | |
| Four Seasons Cafe | 92 Broadwater Crescent, Stevenage | 450 yd | |
| Oaks Cafe | 110 Oaks Cross, Stevenage | 957 yd | |
| Pro Academy Tournaments Ltd | Broadhall Way, Stevenage | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man In The Moon | 271 Broadwater Crescent, Stevenage | 355 yd | |
| Our Mutual Friend | Our Mutual Friend Public House, Broadwater Crescent | 642 yd | |
| The Old Forge | London Road, Stevenage | 681 yd | |
| Odyssey Health Club | Odyssey Health Club Old Knebworth Lane | 729 yd | |
| The Peartree Public House | Valley Way, Stevenage | 953 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Pizza & Kebabs | 253 Broadwater Crescent, Stevenage | 378 yd | |
| Royal Masala | 261 Broadwater Crescent, Stevenage | 378 yd | |
| Royal Masala | 261 Broadwater Crescent, Stevenage | 378 yd | |
| Royal Masala | 261 Broadwater Crescent, Stevenage | 378 yd | |
| Greggs At Esso | Greggs, Broadwater Service Station | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Co-op, 247-249 Broadwater Crescent | 378 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, London Road | 681 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shephalbury Park SHEPHALBURY PARK SHEPHALBURY PARK BROADHALL WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 492 yd |
| Stevenage Fc Academy Shephalbury Sports Academy Shephalbury Sports Academy Broadhall Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Shephalbury Park Primary School BURYDALE | grass pitches | 626 yd |
| Odyssey Health & Fitness Club (Knebworth) OLD KNEBWORTH LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 746 yd |
| Longmeadow Primary School OAKS CROSS | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Barnwell School (Middle) SHEPHALL GREEN | grass pitches, tennis courts | 860 yd |
| The Valley School VALLEY WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 911 yd |
| Valley Sports Academy BROADHALL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,024 yd |
| St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School MONKSWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 1,031 yd |
| Barnwell School (Upper) BARNWELL | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,052 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.