Long Leaves is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG2 9AZ 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 9AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG2 9AY, SG2 9XJ, SG2 9XL, SG2 9DL, SG2 9BG, SG2 9AP, SG2 9DJ, SG2 9AX, SG2 9XH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG2 9AZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 52% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 9AZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% 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 | 36.1% | 42.3% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 36% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -8.2% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 11.3% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 5.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.1% | 41.9% | -7.2% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 36.9% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 12.8% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 | 25.7% | 23.8% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.2% | 13% | -9.2% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 15.5% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 18.4% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 23% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.5% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 3.3% | -2.0% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 85% | 78% | -7.0% | 81.4% | -3.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 80.8% 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 | 88.1% | 80.8% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 8.1% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 5% | 3% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 81.1% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 10.8% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0.3% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 6.1% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Leaves was 133.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.8% higher than the Longmeadow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Long Leaves has the 16th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Longmeadow and the 67th highest crime rate of 246 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Long Leaves, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-10-27 | £359,782 |
| 17 Long Leaves, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2017-05-02 | £307,161 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 153 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Spring Junior School Hydean Way , SG2 9GG | - not rated | 415 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peartree Spring Primary School Hydean Way , SG2 9GG | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shephall Green Infant and Nursery School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | - not rated | 465 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roebuck Primary School and Nursery St Margarets , SG2 8RG | - not rated | 662 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roebuck Academy St Margarets , SG2 8RG | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Heathcote School Shephall Green , SG2 9XT | - not rated | 244 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwell School Barnwell , SG2 9SW | 3out of 4 | 655 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Da Vinci Studio School of Science and Engineering Monkswood Way , SG1 1LA | - not rated | 1,512 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collenswood School Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | - not rated | 1,522 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,521 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 | 386 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | - not rated | 386 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Home Field School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | - not rated | 400 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | - not rated | 529 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 623 yd | |
| The Coffee Academy | The Coffee Acadamy, Shephalbury Sports Centre | 623 yd | |
| Bengal Lounge | 23 The Hyde, Stevenage | 899 yd | |
| Lace Lounge Restaurant | Lace Lounge, 7 - 9 The Hyde | 900 yd | |
| Four Seasons Cafe | 92 Broadwater Crescent, Stevenage | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Peartree Public House | Valley Way, Stevenage | 294 yd | |
| Old Red Lion | Old Red Lion PH, Hydean Way | 341 yd | |
| Our Mutual Friend | Our Mutual Friend Public House, Broadwater Crescent | 661 yd | |
| Shephall Tavern | 16 The Hyde, Stevenage | 899 yd | |
| A S Catering - The Broadhall Suite | A S Catering At The Broadhall Suite,, Stevenage Football Club | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peri Peri Original - Stevenage | Peri Peri Original -Stevenage, 11 Hydean Way | 163 yd | |
| Drumstick/Impresso Pizza | 11 Hydean Way, Stevenage | 186 yd | |
| Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway | Lucky Star, 7 Hydean Way | 186 yd | |
| Greggs At Esso | Greggs, Broadwater Service Station | 560 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 19 The Hyde, Stevenage | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Store | Co-Op, 14 The Hyde | 925 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnwell School (Middle) SHEPHALL GREEN | grass pitches, tennis courts | 288 yd |
| Peartree Park PEARTREE WAY | grass pitches | 514 yd |
| The Valley School VALLEY WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 529 yd |
| Stevenage Fc Academy Shephalbury Sports Academy Shephalbury Sports Academy Broadhall Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Valley Sports Academy BROADHALL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Barnwell School (Upper) BARNWELL | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 638 yd |
| Shephalbury Park SHEPHALBURY PARK SHEPHALBURY PARK BROADHALL WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 800 yd |
| St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School MONKSWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| St Nicholas Ce Primary School SIX HILLS WAY | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Stevenage Fc (The Lamex Stadium) LAMEX STADIUM LAMEX STADIUM BROADHALL WAY | grass pitches | 952 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 | 118.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.