Broad Oak Way is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG2 8RA 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 Broad Oak Way, Stevenage, SG2 8RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG2 8QZ, SG2 8RB, SG2 8QW, SG2 8QN, SG2 8RE, SG2 8RD, SG2 8QP, SG2 8QX, SG2 8BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG2 8RA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.6% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.4% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 30.9% | 39.1% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 38.8% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 10.9% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 13.8% | 7.2% | -6.6% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 50.2% | 49.7% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 32.6% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 12.6% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 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.
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 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.8% | 18.8% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 15.6% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 15.6% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 18.1% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 22.1% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 92.4% | 88% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 6.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
In this area, 90.2% 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 | 94.5% | 90.2% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 5.3% | 5.0% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 90.2% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.3% | 37.2% | 14.1% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broad Oak Way was 131.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.9% higher than the Longmeadow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broad Oak Way has the 18th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Longmeadow and the 66th highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 Broad Oak Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £377,000 | 2024-11-25 | £389,879 |
| 96 Broad Oak Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £367,500 | 2024-10-24 | £366,011 |
| 73 Broad Oak Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-08-27 | £161,977 |
| 89 Broad Oak Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-11-10 | £364,460 |
| 67 Broad Oak Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-05-02 | £380,387 |
SG2 8RA 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,175 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 | 396 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roebuck Academy St Margarets , SG2 8RG | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shephalbury Park Primary School Burydale , Broadwater SG2 8AX | 3out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery Six Hills Way , SG2 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peartree Spring Primary School Hydean Way , SG2 9GG | 3out of 4 | 1,457 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 | 1,581 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 2,335 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 3,453 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 2out of 4 | 3,473 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 3,501 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 | 1,198 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 | 526 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 2,330 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,866 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 3,027 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 374 yd | |
| London Football Catering Ltd | Stevenage Borough Football Club, Broadhall Way | 393 yd | |
| Pro Academy Tournaments Ltd | Broadhall Way, Stevenage | 428 yd | |
| The Coffee Academy | The Coffee Acadamy, Shephalbury Sports Centre | 428 yd | |
| Nando's | Nando's, Unit 8, Roaring Meg Retail Park | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Mutual Friend | Our Mutual Friend Public House, Broadwater Crescent | 344 yd | |
| A S Catering - The Broadhall Suite | A S Catering At The Broadhall Suite,, Stevenage Football Club | 392 yd | |
| The Old Forge | London Road, Stevenage | 401 yd | |
| Odyssey Health Club | Odyssey Health Club Old Knebworth Lane | 691 yd | |
| The Peartree Public House | Valley Way, Stevenage | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo Sushi | Tesco Extra YO Sushi, London Road | 350 yd | |
| Greggs At Esso | Greggs, Broadwater Service Station | 460 yd | |
| Drumstick/Impresso Pizza | 11 Hydean Way, Stevenage | 946 yd | |
| Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway | Lucky Star, 7 Hydean Way | 946 yd | |
| Peri Peri Original - Stevenage | Peri Peri Original -Stevenage, 11 Hydean Way | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, London Road | 400 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | Monkswood Retail Park, Elder Way | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School MONKSWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 306 yd |
| Stevenage Fc (The Lamex Stadium) LAMEX STADIUM LAMEX STADIUM BROADHALL WAY | grass pitches | 339 yd |
| The Valley School VALLEY WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 473 yd |
| Valley Sports Academy BROADHALL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 473 yd |
| Odyssey Health & Fitness Club (Knebworth) OLD KNEBWORTH LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 691 yd |
| Trugym Stevenage LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 945 yd |
| Stevenage Fc Academy Shephalbury Sports Academy Shephalbury Sports Academy Broadhall Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,010 yd |
| Barnwell School (Middle) SHEPHALL GREEN | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,048 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 | 136.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.