Osprey Gardens is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG2 9PD is located in the Bandley Hill & Poplars electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stevenage. This postcode has been in use since 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Osprey Gardens, Stevenage, SG2 9PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG2 9PQ, SG2 9PE, SG2 9PH, SG2 9PB, SG2 9PA, SG2 9NH, SG2 9PF, SG2 9PR, SG2 9NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG2 9PD, 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 | 51.9% | 52.3% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 48.1% | 47.7% | -0.4% | 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 | 43.9% | 41.2% | -2.7% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.1% | 39.2% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11% | 13.1% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 39.2% | 39.1% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 40.8% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 13.7% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 5% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.1% | 21.6% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 11% | -8.0% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.1% | 22.9% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 18.4% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.4% | 20% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -13.8% |
| Other | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 93.3% | 93.4% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 95.8% | 92.3% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 91.4% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Christian | 40% | 46.2% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Osprey Gardens was 27.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.5% lower than the Bandley Hill & Poplars average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Osprey Gardens has the 6th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Bandley Hill & Poplars and the 34th lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Osprey Gardens, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-08-25 | £174,822 |
| 19 Osprey Gardens, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-08-31 | £364,074 |
| 14 Osprey Gardens, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2021-08-11 | £433,907 |
| 34 Osprey Gardens, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2020-05-15 | £322,355 |
| 30 Osprey Gardens, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2019-08-23 | £182,056 |
SG2 9PD 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Featherstone Wood Primary School Featherston Road , SG2 9PP | 2out of 4 | 460 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashtree Primary School and Nursery Chertsey Rise , SG2 9JQ | 2out of 4 | 866 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School School Lane , Aston SG2 7HA | 4out of 4 | 880 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peartree Spring Primary School Hydean Way , SG2 9GG | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmeadow Primary School Oaks Cross , Broadwater SG2 8LT | 3out of 4 | 1,217 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 | 841 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 1,891 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 2,537 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 2out of 4 | 4,315 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 4,530 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 | 2,926 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 | 1,177 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 1,892 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | 3out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,083 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 3,173 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 | 534 yd | |
| Hyde Chicken | 20 The Hyde, Stevenage | 718 yd | |
| The Hyde Restaurant | 18 The Hyde, Stevenage | 718 yd | |
| Hyde Cafe Ltd | 22 The Hyde, Stevenage | 718 yd | |
| Lace Lounge Restaurant | Lace Lounge, 7 - 9 The Hyde | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coopers Inn | The Coopers Inn, Magpie Crescent | 534 yd | |
| Shephall Tavern | 16 The Hyde, Stevenage | 736 yd | |
| The Pig And Whistle | 26 Benington Road, Aston | 988 yd | |
| The Pied Piper | The Pied Piper, Oaks Cross | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm House Pizza | 10 The Hyde, Stevenage | 697 yd | |
| New World | 31 The Hyde, Stevenage | 718 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 19 The Hyde, Stevenage | 736 yd | |
| Oaks Cross Cheese Pizza | 112 Oaks Cross, Stevenage | 1,024 yd | |
| Oaks Cross Fish Bar | 120 Oaks Cross, Stevenage | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Plc | Magpie Crescent, Stevenage | 534 yd | |
| Co-op Store | Co-Op, 14 The Hyde | 699 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ridlins Wood Athletics Track Woodcock Road | athletics tracks | 319 yd |
| Aston Tennis Courts THE LODGE THE LODGE DENE LANE | tennis courts | 339 yd |
| Ridlins Playing Field GONVILLE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 363 yd |
| Featherstone Wood Primary School FEATHERSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| Aston Cricket Ground ASTON LANE | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Aston St Mary'S Va School School Lane | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Stevenage Golf Centre ASTON LANE | golf | 776 yd |
| Aston Playing Field BROOK FIELD | grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Ashtree Primary School CHERTSEY RISE | grass pitches | 966 yd |
| Barnwell School (Upper) BARNWELL | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 999 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 | 156.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.