Kymswell Road is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG2 9JS 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 9JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG2 9JP, SG2 9JT, SG2 9JZ, SG2 9JG, SG2 9JR, SG2 9JF, SG2 9RE, SG2 9RD, SG2 9LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG2 9JS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 53% | 52.3% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 47% | 47.7% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 39.2% | 39.4% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 44.6% | 3.0% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 9.6% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 3.2% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.4%) 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 | 50.7% | 50.9% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 38.5% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 6.8% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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% | 20.3% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.4% | 15.1% | -9.3% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 16.3% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 5.2% | 4.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 18.3% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 24.7% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 7.6% | 0% | -7.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.6% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 5.4% | 7.1% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 86.2% | 79.6% | -6.6% | 81.4% | -1.8% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 92% | 86.8% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 87.5% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 1.1% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.9% | 37.2% | 13.7% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kymswell Road was 28.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.7% lower than the Bandley Hill & Poplars average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kymswell Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Bandley Hill & Poplars and the 38th lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Kymswell Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-06-20 | £320,652 |
| 76 Kymswell Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2024-04-08 | £343,945 |
| 68 Kymswell Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-02-19 | £371,544 |
| 78 Kymswell Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2021-05-18 | £266,766 |
| 80 Kymswell Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2012-11-19 | £396,371 |
SG2 9JS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 976 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 | 447 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peartree Spring Primary School Hydean Way , SG2 9GG | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery Six Hills Way , SG2 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camps Hill Primary School Chells Way , SG2 0LT | 3out of 4 | 1,294 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 | 884 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 1,775 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 2out of 4 | 3,427 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 3,654 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 | 2,290 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 | 993 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | 3out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,274 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 | 408 yd | |
| Hyde Chicken | 20 The Hyde, Stevenage | 408 yd | |
| The Hyde Restaurant | 18 The Hyde, Stevenage | 408 yd | |
| Bengal Lounge | 23 The Hyde, Stevenage | 475 yd | |
| Lace Lounge Restaurant | Lace Lounge, 7 - 9 The Hyde | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shephall Tavern | 16 The Hyde, Stevenage | 475 yd | |
| The Coopers Inn | The Coopers Inn, Magpie Crescent | 665 yd | |
| Old Red Lion | Old Red Lion PH, Hydean Way | 943 yd | |
| The Squirrel | Austen Paths, Stevenage | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Breeze Fish And Chips | 8 Burwell Road, Stevenage | 244 yd | |
| Big Chef | 6 Burwell Road, Stevenage | 244 yd | |
| New World | 31 The Hyde, Stevenage | 408 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 19 The Hyde, Stevenage | 463 yd | |
| Farm House Pizza | 10 The Hyde, Stevenage | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Store | Co-Op, 14 The Hyde | 491 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Plc | Magpie Crescent, Stevenage | 665 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashtree Primary School CHERTSEY RISE | grass pitches | 244 yd |
| Barnwell School (East) (Closed) Collenswood Road | grass pitches | 338 yd |
| Featherstone Wood Primary School FEATHERSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 342 yd |
| Peartree Park PEARTREE WAY | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Barnwell School (Upper) BARNWELL | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 946 yd |
| Ridlins Playing Field GONVILLE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,038 yd |
| Ridgemond Park Training Centre (Closed) Faraday Road | grass pitches | 1,082 yd |
| Ridlins Wood Athletics Track Woodcock Road | athletics tracks | 1,082 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 191.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.