Vallansgate is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG2 8PY 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 Vallansgate, Stevenage, SG2 8PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG2 8PZ, SG2 8NA, SG2 8PD, SG2 8PX, SG2 8LU, SG2 8NB, SG2 8PE, SG2 8PU, SG2 8ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG2 8PY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.9% | 51.3% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 53.1% | 48.7% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SG2 8PY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25% | 31.5% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60% | 51.8% | -8.2% | 44.2% | 7.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 8.8% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 6.4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 49.3% | 54.1% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 32.6% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 11.1% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 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 | 17.5% | 14.3% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 13.9% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 15.9% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 5.2% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 20.2% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.9% | 29.8% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 6.3% | 0.8% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 97.9% | 89.6% | -8.3% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 88.9% 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 | 98.3% | 88.9% | -9.4% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 88.9% | -9.0% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vallansgate was 48.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.5% lower than the Longmeadow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vallansgate has the 16th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Longmeadow and the 82nd lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Vallansgate, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-08-31 | £419,032 |
| 3 Vallansgate, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-01-13 | £442,011 |
| 26 Vallansgate, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2019-09-06 | £412,308 |
| 24 Vallansgate, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2019-03-29 | £268,720 |
| 20 Vallansgate, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2018-03-06 | £332,485 |
SG2 8PY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 8PY 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 912 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 | 318 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shephalbury Park Primary School Burydale , Broadwater SG2 8AX | 3out of 4 | 421 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peartree Spring Primary School Hydean Way , SG2 9GG | 3out of 4 | 782 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roebuck Academy St Margarets , SG2 8RG | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Wood Primary School Featherston Road , SG2 9PP | 2out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Community school | 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 | 454 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 2,121 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 3,087 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 2out of 4 | 4,189 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 4,330 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 | 2,315 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 | 468 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,603 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 3,213 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 | 176 yd | |
| Willows Cafe | Marymead Workshops Unit 16, Willows Link | 610 yd | |
| Day's Fish And Chips | Days Fish And Chips, 239 Broadwater Crescent | 653 yd | |
| Lace Lounge Restaurant | Lace Lounge, 7 - 9 The Hyde | 859 yd | |
| Bengal Lounge | 23 The Hyde, Stevenage | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pied Piper | The Pied Piper, Oaks Cross | 135 yd | |
| Man In The Moon | 271 Broadwater Crescent, Stevenage | 701 yd | |
| Old Red Lion | Old Red Lion PH, Hydean Way | 725 yd | |
| Shephall Tavern | 16 The Hyde, Stevenage | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaks Cross Cheese Pizza | 112 Oaks Cross, Stevenage | 135 yd | |
| Oaks Cross Fish Bar | 120 Oaks Cross, Stevenage | 135 yd | |
| Stevenage Charcoal Grill | 114 Oaks Cross, Stevenage | 135 yd | |
| Moonlight Chinese Takeaway | Moonlight Chinese Takeaway, 110 Oaks Cross | 135 yd | |
| Downtown Pizza & Kebabs | 253 Broadwater Crescent, Stevenage | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Co-op, 247-249 Broadwater Crescent | 653 yd | |
| Co-op Store | Co-Op, 14 The Hyde | 845 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Longmeadow Primary School OAKS CROSS | grass pitches | 284 yd |
| Shephalbury Park Primary School BURYDALE | grass pitches | 317 yd |
| Shephalbury Park SHEPHALBURY PARK SHEPHALBURY PARK BROADHALL WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 395 yd |
| Barnwell School (Upper) BARNWELL | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 456 yd |
| Stevenage Fc Academy Shephalbury Sports Academy Shephalbury Sports Academy Broadhall Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 511 yd |
| Barnwell School (Middle) SHEPHALL GREEN | grass pitches, tennis courts | 680 yd |
| Ridlins Playing Field GONVILLE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| Ridlins Wood Athletics Track Woodcock Road | athletics tracks | 822 yd |
| Featherstone Wood Primary School FEATHERSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,041 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 | 154.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.