Kymswell Road is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG2 9JP 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 Kymswell Road, Stevenage, SG2 9JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG2 9JS, SG2 9JG, SG2 9JF, SG2 9JR, SG2 9RE, SG2 9JZ, SG2 9JE, SG2 9JT, SG2 9JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG2 9JP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 50.8% | 52.2% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 49.2% | 47.8% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 32.7% | 38% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 44.9% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 9.9% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 5.5% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 46.4% | 50.6% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 37% | 33.2% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 12.4% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.2% | 21.4% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.8% | 12.2% | -9.6% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 17% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 20.7% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 25.1% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 1.4% | -3.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 85.6% | 87.9% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 81.2% 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 | 88.7% | 81.2% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 13% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 80.7% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 11.5% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 2.3% | -5.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.2% | 76.7% | -7.5% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kymswell Road was 27.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.5% lower than the Bandley Hill & Poplars average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kymswell Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Bandley Hill & Poplars and the 36th lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Kymswell Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £352,500 | 2024-05-03 | £365,900 |
| 88 Kymswell Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-04-29 | £360,639 |
| 73 Kymswell Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-06-28 | £356,644 |
| 81 Kymswell Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2020-07-29 | £189,745 |
| 88 Kymswell Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2014-10-24 | £320,718 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 992 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 | 277 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Wood Primary School Featherston Road , SG2 9PP | 2out of 4 | 500 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peartree Spring Primary School Hydean Way , SG2 9GG | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery Six Hills Way , SG2 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camps Hill Primary School Chells Way , SG2 0LT | 3out of 4 | 1,242 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 | 930 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 2out of 4 | 3,381 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 3,610 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 | 2,275 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 | 941 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | 3out of 4 | 1,640 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,224 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde Cafe Ltd | 22 The Hyde, Stevenage | 456 yd | |
| Hyde Chicken | 20 The Hyde, Stevenage | 457 yd | |
| The Hyde Restaurant | 18 The Hyde, Stevenage | 457 yd | |
| Bengal Lounge | 23 The Hyde, Stevenage | 522 yd | |
| Lace Lounge Restaurant | Lace Lounge, 7 - 9 The Hyde | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shephall Tavern | 16 The Hyde, Stevenage | 522 yd | |
| The Coopers Inn | The Coopers Inn, Magpie Crescent | 696 yd | |
| Old Red Lion | Old Red Lion PH, Hydean Way | 969 yd | |
| The Squirrel | Austen Paths, Stevenage | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Breeze Fish And Chips | 8 Burwell Road, Stevenage | 212 yd | |
| Big Chef | 6 Burwell Road, Stevenage | 212 yd | |
| New World | 31 The Hyde, Stevenage | 456 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 19 The Hyde, Stevenage | 510 yd | |
| Farm House Pizza | 10 The Hyde, Stevenage | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Store | Co-Op, 14 The Hyde | 539 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Plc | Magpie Crescent, Stevenage | 696 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashtree Primary School CHERTSEY RISE | grass pitches | 222 yd |
| Barnwell School (East) (Closed) Collenswood Road | grass pitches | 305 yd |
| Featherstone Wood Primary School FEATHERSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 396 yd |
| Peartree Park PEARTREE WAY | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Barnwell School (Upper) BARNWELL | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 987 yd |
| Ridgemond Park Training Centre (Closed) Faraday Road | grass pitches | 1,027 yd |
| Ridlins Playing Field GONVILLE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,093 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 | 179.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.