Round Mead, Stevenage, SG2 9PQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG2 9PQ is primarily male, with 55.3% of the population 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	35.8%	44.7%	8.9%	51.0%	-6.3%
Male	64.2%	55.3%	-8.9%	49.0%	6.3%

Partnership Status

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 9PQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.8% 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	53.9%	57.8%	3.9%	37.9%	19.9%
Married: Opposite sex	15.7%	11.9%	-3.8%	44.2%	-32.3%
Separated	8.7%	3.7%	-5.0%	2.2%	1.5%
Divorced	15.7%	21.1%	5.4%	9.1%	12.0%
Widowed	6.1%	5.5%	-0.6%	6.1%	-0.6%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	43.1%	35.7%	-7.4%	48.4%	-12.7%
Good health	33.3%	33.9%	0.6%	33.6%	0.3%
Fair health	17.1%	20.9%	3.8%	12.7%	8.2%
Bad health	3.3%	7.8%	4.5%	4.0%	3.8%
Very bad health	3.3%	1.7%	-1.6%	1.2%	0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 20.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.1%	21.8%	2.7%	18.2%	3.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	24.3%	22.8%	-1.5%	9.6%	13.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.4%	13.9%	-3.5%	13.4%	0.5%
Apprenticeship	0.9%	5%	4.1%	5.3%	-0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.3%	11.9%	0.6%	16.9%	-5.0%
Degree or Similar	20%	20.8%	0.8%	33.8%	-13.0%
Other	7%	4%	-3.0%	2.8%	1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.1% 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%	5.3%	5.3%	1.1%	4.2%
Indian	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	2.4%	3.5%	1.1%	2.5%	1.0%
Black Caribbean	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	3.3%	0%	-3.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	2.6%	1.8%	0.9%	1.7%
White	88.6%	85.1%	-3.5%	81.4%	3.7%
Arab	0%	2.6%	2.6%	0.6%	2.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.8% 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	86.2%	87.8%	1.6%	83.2%	4.6%
European Union	5.7%	6.1%	0.4%	6.1%	0.0%
Rest of Europe	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	3.3%	2.6%	-0.7%	2.7%	-0.1%
Middle East and Asia	2.4%	3.5%	1.1%	5.6%	-2.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	85.4%	87.8%	2.4%	83.2%	4.6%
10+ Years	1.6%	9.6%	8.0%	9.8%	-0.2%
5-10 Years	1.6%	1.7%	0.1%	2.9%	-1.2%
2-5 Years	2.4%	0.9%	-1.5%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	8.9%	0%	-8.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	65.5%	76.7%	-11.2%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Poland	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Other EU countries	2.7%	1.5%	1.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
South and Eastern Africa	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Middle East	1.8%	0.1%	1.7%
Southern Asia	1.8%	1.2%	0.6%
No passport held	24.8%	13.5%	11.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.6%	37.2%	9.4%
Christian	32.8%	46.2%	-13.4%
Muslim	9.5%	6.5%	3.0%
Other religion	3.4%	0.6%	2.8%
Not answered	7.8%	6.0%	1.8%

Safety

Is Round Mead Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Round Mead was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bandley Hill & Poplars average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£46,800

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in SG2 9PQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Round Mead are based on 100 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Stevenage.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Round Mead, Stevenage, SG2 9PQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SG2 9PQ

Average Price
£144,627

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£201,485

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£141,469

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Round Mead

Average Price
£154,245

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£204,088

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£152,168

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Round MeadStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
70 Roundmead, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£140,000	2022-04-25	£140,716
85 Roundmead, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£138,000	2022-03-31	£140,723
69 Round Mead, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£140,000	2019-02-15	£150,581
77 Round Mead, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£137,250	2016-04-15	£161,995
56 Round Mead, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£130,000	2016-01-27	£160,984

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SG2 9PQ

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	34
Long-Term Sick or disabled	18
Other	10
Retired	9
Self-Employed	9
Part-Time Employee	8
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Student (economically inactive)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Manufacturing	11
Human health and social work activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Transport and storage	7
Construction	6
Education	5
Information and communication	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Other	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Real estate activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Administrative and support service activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA	3out of 4	1,341 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Featherstone Wood Primary School Featherston Road , SG2 9PP	2out of 4	363 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashtree Primary School and Nursery Chertsey Rise , SG2 9JQ	2out of 4	764 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	937 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Peartree Spring Primary School Hydean Way , SG2 9GG	3out of 4	1,018 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Longmeadow Primary School Oaks Cross , Broadwater SG2 8LT	3out of 4	1,255 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Barnwell School Barnwell , SG2 9SW	2out of 4	813 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT	3out of 4	1,789 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS	3out of 4	2,439 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB	2out of 4	4,217 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE	3out of 4	4,435 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
North Hertfordshire College Monkswood Way , SG1 1LA	- not rated	2,859 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS	3out of 4	1,149 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT	3out of 4	1,790 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN	3out of 4	1,919 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ	3out of 4	1,982 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ	3out of 4	3,072 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Poplars Fish Bar	Magpie Crescent, Stevenage	456 yd
Hyde Chicken	20 The Hyde, Stevenage	638 yd
The Hyde Restaurant	18 The Hyde, Stevenage	638 yd
Hyde Cafe Ltd	22 The Hyde, Stevenage	638 yd
Lace Lounge Restaurant	Lace Lounge, 7 - 9 The Hyde	662 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Coopers Inn	The Coopers Inn, Magpie Crescent	456 yd
Shephall Tavern	16 The Hyde, Stevenage	663 yd
The Pied Piper	The Pied Piper, Oaks Cross	1,050 yd
The Pig And Whistle	26 Benington Road, Aston	1,056 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Farm House Pizza	10 The Hyde, Stevenage	625 yd
New World	31 The Hyde, Stevenage	638 yd
Ocean Fish Bar	19 The Hyde, Stevenage	662 yd
Sea Breeze Fish And Chips	8 Burwell Road, Stevenage	1,024 yd
Big Chef	6 Burwell Road, Stevenage	1,024 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's Plc	Magpie Crescent, Stevenage		456 yd
Co-op Store	Co-Op, 14 The Hyde		628 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ridlins Wood Athletics Track Woodcock Road	athletics tracks	390 yd
Ridlins Playing Field GONVILLE CRESCENT	grass pitches	413 yd
Aston Tennis Courts THE LODGE THE LODGE DENE LANE	tennis courts	424 yd
Featherstone Wood Primary School FEATHERSTON ROAD	grass pitches	522 yd
Aston St Mary'S Va School School Lane	grass pitches	805 yd
Aston Cricket Ground ASTON LANE	grass pitches	832 yd
Ashtree Primary School CHERTSEY RISE	grass pitches	863 yd
Stevenage Golf Centre ASTON LANE	golf	879 yd
Barnwell School (East) (Closed) Collenswood Road	grass pitches	961 yd
Barnwell School (Upper) BARNWELL	grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts	968 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	97.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	97.9%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	111.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SG2 9PQ