Long Leaves is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG2 9AY is located in the Shephall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stevenage. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Long Leaves, Stevenage, SG2 9AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG2 9AP, SG2 9AZ, SG2 9XJ, SG2 9AR, SG2 9AX, SG2 9AN, SG2 9BG, SG2 9AG, SG2 9AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG2 9AY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 52.9% | 48.5% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 47.1% | 51.5% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 37.4% | 35.2% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 49.5% | 2.5% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8.4% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 48.5% | 44.8% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 33.5% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 12% | 17.7% | 5.7% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 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 | 21.9% | 17.7% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 11.8% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 13.9% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 17.4% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 30.2% | 12.4% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.4% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 7.6% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 88.3% | 74.4% | -13.9% | 81.4% | -7.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 83.1% 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 | 91.2% | 83.1% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 6.2% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 7.6% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 83.3% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 13% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 1.1% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Leaves was 78.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.5% higher than the Longmeadow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Long Leaves has the 28th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Longmeadow and the 119th highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Long Leaves, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2020-07-03 | £391,731 |
| 22 Long Leaves, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2010-08-11 | £367,145 |
| 24 Long Leaves, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2006-09-15 | £337,264 |
| 22 Long Leaves, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2005-05-16 | £356,391 |
| 24 Long Leaves, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £44,000 | 1996-06-10 | £304,592 |
SG2 9AY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 126 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 289 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roebuck Academy St Margarets , SG2 8RG | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peartree Spring Primary School Hydean Way , SG2 9GG | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery Six Hills Way , SG2 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School Monkswood Lane , (Off Monkswood Way) SG2 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shephalbury Park Primary School Burydale , Broadwater SG2 8AX | 3out of 4 | 1,198 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 | 842 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 2,659 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 2out of 4 | 3,252 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 3,369 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 | 1,343 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 | 364 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,207 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,382 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro Academy Tournaments Ltd | Broadhall Way, Stevenage | 547 yd | |
| The Coffee Academy | The Coffee Acadamy, Shephalbury Sports Centre | 548 yd | |
| Four Seasons Cafe | 92 Broadwater Crescent, Stevenage | 831 yd | |
| London Football Catering Ltd | Stevenage Borough Football Club, Broadhall Way | 917 yd | |
| Bengal Lounge | 23 The Hyde, Stevenage | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Peartree Public House | Valley Way, Stevenage | 219 yd | |
| Old Red Lion | Old Red Lion PH, Hydean Way | 406 yd | |
| Our Mutual Friend | Our Mutual Friend Public House, Broadwater Crescent | 586 yd | |
| A S Catering - The Broadhall Suite | A S Catering At The Broadhall Suite,, Stevenage Football Club | 917 yd | |
| Shephall Tavern | 16 The Hyde, Stevenage | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peri Peri Original - Stevenage | Peri Peri Original -Stevenage, 11 Hydean Way | 161 yd | |
| Drumstick/Impresso Pizza | 11 Hydean Way, Stevenage | 180 yd | |
| Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway | Lucky Star, 7 Hydean Way | 180 yd | |
| Greggs At Esso | Greggs, Broadwater Service Station | 487 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 19 The Hyde, Stevenage | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Store | Co-Op, 14 The Hyde | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnwell School (Middle) SHEPHALL GREEN | grass pitches, tennis courts | 314 yd |
| The Valley School VALLEY WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 452 yd |
| Stevenage Fc Academy Shephalbury Sports Academy Shephalbury Sports Academy Broadhall Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 531 yd |
| Valley Sports Academy BROADHALL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 546 yd |
| Peartree Park PEARTREE WAY | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| Barnwell School (Upper) BARNWELL | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 689 yd |
| St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School MONKSWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Shephalbury Park SHEPHALBURY PARK SHEPHALBURY PARK BROADHALL WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 792 yd |
| Stevenage Fc (The Lamex Stadium) LAMEX STADIUM LAMEX STADIUM BROADHALL WAY | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| St Nicholas Ce Primary School SIX HILLS WAY | grass pitches | 900 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.