Roebuck Gate is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG2 8DL 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 Roebuck Gate, Stevenage, SG2 8DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG2 8DY, SG2 8DP, SG2 8DR, SG2 8HN, SG2 8QT, SG2 8QU, SG2 8DZ, SG2 8QS, SG2 8QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG2 8DL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 50.2% | 47.6% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 49.8% | 52.4% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 | 35.6% | 38% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 40.2% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 9.2% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 7.1% | -2.6% | 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 | 44.3% | 46% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 27.1% | -6.6% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 13.1% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 11.8% | 5.6% | 4.0% | 7.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 26.4% | 17.8% | -8.6% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 11.7% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 14.5% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 18.3% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 29.8% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.9% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.6% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 8.2% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 84% | 80.6% | -3.4% | 81.4% | -0.8% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 85.4% | 84.4% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 5.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84% | 84% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 10% | 7.8% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 1.8% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roebuck Gate was 272.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 258.9% higher than the Longmeadow average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Roebuck Gate has the 5th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Longmeadow and the 23rd highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 184.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Roebuck Gate, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2022-12-16 | £282,926 |
| 31 Roebuck Gate, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £313,000 | 2022-08-15 | £316,542 |
| 34 Roebuck Gate, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2019-08-06 | £341,066 |
| 31 Roebuck Gate, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2019-03-08 | £344,287 |
| 42 Roebuck Gate, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £161,250 | 2011-07-07 | £313,258 |
SG2 8DL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 147 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Other | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School Monkswood Lane , (Off Monkswood Way) SG2 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 147 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roebuck Academy St Margarets , SG2 8RG | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shephalbury Park Primary School Burydale , Broadwater SG2 8AX | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmeadow Primary School Oaks Cross , Broadwater SG2 8LT | 3out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peartree Spring Primary School Hydean Way , SG2 9GG | 3out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnwell School Barnwell , SG2 9SW | 2out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 2,548 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 3,660 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 2out of 4 | 3,895 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 3,935 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 | 1,640 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 | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 2,544 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 3,209 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 3,222 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons Cafe | 92 Broadwater Crescent, Stevenage | 173 yd | |
| Pro Academy Tournaments Ltd | Broadhall Way, Stevenage | 752 yd | |
| The Coffee Academy | The Coffee Acadamy, Shephalbury Sports Centre | 753 yd | |
| Day's Fish And Chips | Days Fish And Chips, 239 Broadwater Crescent | 816 yd | |
| Willows Cafe | Marymead Workshops Unit 16, Willows Link | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Forge | London Road, Stevenage | 249 yd | |
| Odyssey Health Club | Odyssey Health Club Old Knebworth Lane | 414 yd | |
| Our Mutual Friend | Our Mutual Friend Public House, Broadwater Crescent | 455 yd | |
| Man In The Moon | 271 Broadwater Crescent, Stevenage | 788 yd | |
| A S Catering - The Broadhall Suite | A S Catering At The Broadhall Suite,, Stevenage Football Club | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo Sushi | Tesco Extra YO Sushi, London Road | 311 yd | |
| Greggs At Esso | Greggs, Broadwater Service Station | 522 yd | |
| Downtown Pizza & Kebabs | 253 Broadwater Crescent, Stevenage | 816 yd | |
| Royal Masala | 261 Broadwater Crescent, Stevenage | 816 yd | |
| Royal Masala | 261 Broadwater Crescent, Stevenage | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, London Road | 249 yd | |
| Co-op | Co-op, 247-249 Broadwater Crescent | 816 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 | 425 yd |
| St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School MONKSWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| The Valley School VALLEY WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 737 yd |
| Stevenage Fc (The Lamex Stadium) LAMEX STADIUM LAMEX STADIUM BROADHALL WAY | grass pitches | 782 yd |
| Valley Sports Academy BROADHALL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Shephalbury Park SHEPHALBURY PARK SHEPHALBURY PARK BROADHALL WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 860 yd |
| Stevenage Fc Academy Shephalbury Sports Academy Shephalbury Sports Academy Broadhall Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Barnwell School (Middle) SHEPHALL GREEN | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,025 yd |
| Shephalbury Park Primary School BURYDALE | grass pitches | 1,053 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 | 173.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.