Aylward Drive is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG2 8UY is located in the Shephall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stevenage. This postcode has been in use since 2006-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Aylward Drive, Stevenage, SG2 8UY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG2 8UW, SG2 8UR, SG2 9UG, SG2 8US, SG2 8BJ, SG2 8UT, SG2 9UQ, SG2 9DT, SG2 9UF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG2 8UY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 8UY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.9% 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 | 48.4% | 55.9% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 18.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 29.1% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -15.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 9.1% | -3.0% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) 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 | 55.4% | 51.9% | -3.5% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 34.6% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 4.3% | 10.5% | 6.2% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 8.8% | 12.7% | 3.9% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 12.3% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22% | 14.5% | -7.5% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 19.1% | 10.9% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 31.8% | -1.7% | 33.8% | -2.0% |
| Other | 8.8% | 2.7% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 5.4% | -0.7% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 75.2% | 74.7% | -0.5% | 81.4% | -6.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 79.5% 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 | 81.3% | 79.5% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| European Union | 5% | 8.8% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 8.4% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.6% | 78.9% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 10.7% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 5.4% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 2% | -5.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.2% | 37.2% | 17.0% |
| Christian | 27.1% | 46.2% | -19.1% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aylward Drive was 33.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.0% lower than the Bandley Hill & Poplars average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Aylward Drive has the 12th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Bandley Hill & Poplars and the 48th lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 11 Saxon House Aylward Drive, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-06-23 | £231,953 |
| Flat 20 Saxon House Aylward Drive, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-07-12 | £219,769 |
| Flat 15 Saxon House Aylward Drive, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2024-05-10 | £216,456 |
| Flat 21 Saxon House Aylward Drive, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-03-15 | £230,832 |
| Flat 4 Saxon House Aylward Drive, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-10-12 | £224,527 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| 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 | 813 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery Six Hills Way , SG2 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 484 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedwell Primary School Bedwell Crescent , SG1 1NJ | 2out of 4 | 729 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School Bedwell Crescent , SG1 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peartree Spring Primary School Hydean Way , SG2 9GG | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashtree Primary School and Nursery Chertsey Rise , SG2 9JQ | 2out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 568 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwell School Barnwell , SG2 9SW | 2out of 4 | 1,239 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 2out of 4 | 2,670 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 2,872 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 | 1,557 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | 3out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,593 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costello's | Costello's, Fairlands Way | 331 yd | |
| Sweet T's Bakery | 111 Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage | 958 yd | |
| Hyde Cafe Ltd | 22 The Hyde, Stevenage | 968 yd | |
| Hyde Chicken | 20 The Hyde, Stevenage | 968 yd | |
| The Hyde Restaurant | 18 The Hyde, Stevenage | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Red Lion | Old Red Lion PH, Hydean Way | 946 yd | |
| Poachers | Poachers, 129 Bedwell Crescent | 947 yd | |
| Shephall Tavern | 16 The Hyde, Stevenage | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Breeze Fish And Chips | 8 Burwell Road, Stevenage | 579 yd | |
| Big Chef | 6 Burwell Road, Stevenage | 579 yd | |
| Drumstick/Impresso Pizza | 11 Hydean Way, Stevenage | 857 yd | |
| Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway | Lucky Star, 7 Hydean Way | 857 yd | |
| Peri Peri Original - Stevenage | Peri Peri Original -Stevenage, 11 Hydean Way | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedwell Supermarket | 107 - 109 Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage | 947 yd | |
| Co-op Store | Co-Op, 14 The Hyde | 1,020 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peartree Park PEARTREE WAY | grass pitches | 503 yd |
| St Nicholas Ce Primary School SIX HILLS WAY | grass pitches | 595 yd |
| Ridgemond Park Training Centre (Closed) Faraday Road | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Bedwell Community Centre BEDWELL CRESCENT | 878 yd | |
| Marriotts Sports Centre TELFORD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 888 yd |
| Ashtree Primary School CHERTSEY RISE | grass pitches | 943 yd |
| Barnwell School (East) (Closed) Collenswood Road | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| Marriotts School Sports Facilities (Closed) Telford Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 972 yd |
| Featherstone Wood Primary School FEATHERSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,047 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 | 77.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.