Edgeworth Close is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG2 8JR is located in the Longmeadow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stevenage. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Edgeworth Close, Stevenage, SG2 8JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG2 8JP, SG2 8JS, SG2 8JN, SG2 8LD, SG2 8JX, SG2 8NG, SG2 8NQ, SG2 8JT, SG2 8QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG2 8JR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 51.5% | -3.2% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 45.3% | 48.5% | 3.2% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 8JR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% 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 | 38.8% | 43.3% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 34.3% | -10.5% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 12.7% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 45.6% | 40.5% | -5.1% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 40.5% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 6.9% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 13.4% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.6% | 19.2% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.1% | 15.1% | -9.0% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 19.2% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.5% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 14.7% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.6% | 22% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 94% | 89.3% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
In this area, 92% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.5% | 92% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 92% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63.4% | 37.2% | 26.2% |
| Christian | 30.7% | 46.2% | -15.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edgeworth Close was 31.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.8% lower than the Longmeadow average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Edgeworth Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Longmeadow and the 41st lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Edgeworth Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-10-28 | £435,813 |
| 2 Edgeworth Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-02-19 | £389,424 |
| 5 Edgeworth Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2020-01-31 | £347,868 |
| 14 Edgeworth Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £246,500 | 2017-07-17 | £298,044 |
| 12 Edgeworth Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2017-06-19 | £424,229 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| 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 | 1,342 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longmeadow Primary School Oaks Cross , Broadwater SG2 8LT | 3out of 4 | 252 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shephalbury Park Primary School Burydale , Broadwater SG2 8AX | 3out of 4 | 491 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peartree Spring Primary School Hydean Way , SG2 9GG | 3out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Wood Primary School Featherston Road , SG2 9PP | 2out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roebuck Academy St Margarets , SG2 8RG | 3out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnwell School Barnwell , SG2 9SW | 2out of 4 | 788 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 2,468 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 3,363 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 2out of 4 | 4,617 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 4,764 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 | 2,752 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 | 903 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | 3out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 2,467 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,881 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 3,614 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaks Cafe | 110 Oaks Cross, Stevenage | 266 yd | |
| Willows Cafe | Marymead Workshops Unit 16, Willows Link | 774 yd | |
| Day's Fish And Chips | Days Fish And Chips, 239 Broadwater Crescent | 801 yd | |
| Stevenage Golf & Conference Centre | Aston Lane, Aston | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pied Piper | The Pied Piper, Oaks Cross | 310 yd | |
| Man In The Moon | 271 Broadwater Crescent, Stevenage | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaks Cross Cheese Pizza | 112 Oaks Cross, Stevenage | 310 yd | |
| Oaks Cross Fish Bar | 120 Oaks Cross, Stevenage | 310 yd | |
| Stevenage Charcoal Grill | 114 Oaks Cross, Stevenage | 310 yd | |
| Moonlight Chinese Takeaway | Moonlight Chinese Takeaway, 110 Oaks Cross | 310 yd | |
| Downtown Pizza & Kebabs | 253 Broadwater Crescent, Stevenage | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Co-op, 247-249 Broadwater Crescent | 801 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Longmeadow Primary School OAKS CROSS | grass pitches | 367 yd |
| Shephalbury Park Primary School BURYDALE | grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Ridlins Playing Field GONVILLE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Ridlins Wood Athletics Track Woodcock Road | athletics tracks | 738 yd |
| Shephalbury Park SHEPHALBURY PARK SHEPHALBURY PARK BROADHALL WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 757 yd |
| Barnwell School (Upper) BARNWELL | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 852 yd |
| Stevenage Golf Centre ASTON LANE | golf | 916 yd |
| Stevenage Fc Academy Shephalbury Sports Academy Shephalbury Sports Academy Broadhall Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 939 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 | 136.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.