Chertsey Rise is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG2 9JJ is located in the Bandley Hill & Poplars electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stevenage. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chertsey Rise, Stevenage, SG2 9JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG2 9JL, SG2 9JH, SG2 9PN, SG2 9PL, SG2 9FB, SG2 9JN, SG2 9JX, SG2 9JQ, SG2 9FD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG2 9JJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 51.7% | 47.5% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 52.5% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 | 29% | 37% | 8.0% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.9% | 42.5% | -10.4% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 9.6% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 7.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 48.3% | 47.7% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 36.4% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 12.7% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 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 | 26.2% | 17.4% | -8.8% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 16.4% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 16.4% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.3% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 18.7% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 23.7% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 1.1% | -3.4% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 89.7% | 87.2% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
In this area, 91.6% 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 | 90.4% | 91.6% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 91.6% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 4.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 0% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chertsey Rise was 43.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.2% lower than the Bandley Hill & Poplars average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chertsey Rise has the 20th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Bandley Hill & Poplars and the 69th lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94 Chertsey Rise, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £382,500 | 2024-04-26 | £411,483 |
| 100 Chertsey Rise, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £355,500 | 2023-02-14 | £355,862 |
| 98 Chertsey Rise, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-05-28 | £441,290 |
| 94 Chertsey Rise, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £337,500 | 2020-09-11 | £405,967 |
| 118 Chertsey Rise, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2018-07-30 | £399,512 |
SG2 9JJ 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 | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| 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 | 1,158 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashtree Primary School and Nursery Chertsey Rise , SG2 9JQ | 2out of 4 | 234 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Wood Primary School Featherston Road , SG2 9PP | 2out of 4 | 256 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peartree Spring Primary School Hydean Way , SG2 9GG | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School School Lane , Aston SG2 7HA | 4out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Camps Hill Primary School Chells Way , SG2 0LT | 3out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 891 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 1,918 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 2out of 4 | 3,710 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 3,942 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 | 2,554 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 | 1,160 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | 3out of 4 | 1,803 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,546 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplars Fish Bar | Magpie Crescent, Stevenage | 381 yd | |
| Hyde Cafe Ltd | 22 The Hyde, Stevenage | 444 yd | |
| Hyde Chicken | 20 The Hyde, Stevenage | 444 yd | |
| The Hyde Restaurant | 18 The Hyde, Stevenage | 444 yd | |
| Lace Lounge Restaurant | Lace Lounge, 7 - 9 The Hyde | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coopers Inn | The Coopers Inn, Magpie Crescent | 381 yd | |
| Shephall Tavern | 16 The Hyde, Stevenage | 515 yd | |
| Old Red Lion | Old Red Lion PH, Hydean Way | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New World | 31 The Hyde, Stevenage | 444 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 19 The Hyde, Stevenage | 504 yd | |
| Farm House Pizza | 10 The Hyde, Stevenage | 506 yd | |
| Sea Breeze Fish And Chips | 8 Burwell Road, Stevenage | 537 yd | |
| Big Chef | 6 Burwell Road, Stevenage | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Plc | Magpie Crescent, Stevenage | 381 yd | |
| Co-op Store | Co-Op, 14 The Hyde | 508 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Featherstone Wood Primary School FEATHERSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 283 yd |
| Ashtree Primary School CHERTSEY RISE | grass pitches | 320 yd |
| Barnwell School (East) (Closed) Collenswood Road | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Ridlins Playing Field GONVILLE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 860 yd |
| Ridlins Wood Athletics Track Woodcock Road | athletics tracks | 882 yd |
| Aston Tennis Courts THE LODGE THE LODGE DENE LANE | tennis courts | 936 yd |
| Peartree Park PEARTREE WAY | grass pitches | 959 yd |
| Barnwell School (Upper) BARNWELL | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 996 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.