Ridlins End is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG2 9QZ is located in the Shephall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stevenage. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ridlins End, Stevenage, SG2 9QZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG2 9LT, SG2 9QJ, SG2 9LS, SG2 9QL, SG2 9SQ, SG2 9LR, SG2 9YJ, SG2 9NB, SG2 9QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG2 9QZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 50% | 49.2% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 50% | 50.8% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 22.1% | 36.7% | 14.6% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.9% | 42.2% | -11.7% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 12.7% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 5.1% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 44.1% | 47.3% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 32.4% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 13.5% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 5.4% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 26.5% | 23.4% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 13% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 15.1% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 5% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 14.6% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 26.4% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 5.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 86.8% | 82.2% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 84% 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 | 90.8% | 84% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 6.1% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 5.1% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 83.1% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 13.5% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0.7% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ridlins End was 10.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.7% lower than the Bandley Hill & Poplars average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ridlins End has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Bandley Hill & Poplars and the 4th lowest crime rate of 246 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Ridlins End, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £337,000 | 2022-09-30 | £331,909 |
| 3 Ridlins End, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £254,000 | 2016-12-12 | £313,256 |
| Shephall Health Centre Ridlins End, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £2,280,000 | 2016-12-02 | £2,305,249 |
| 5 Ridlins End, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2004-09-07 | £300,263 |
| 2 Ridlins End, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £143,995 | 2003-12-22 | £353,837 |
SG2 9QZ 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 972 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 | 3out of 4 | 352 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bandley Hill Junior School Featherston Road , SG2 9PP | - not rated | 417 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bandley Hill Infants' School Featherston Road , SG2 9PP | - not rated | 417 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shephall Green Infant and Nursery School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | - not rated | 641 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peartree Spring Junior School Hydean Way , SG2 9GG | - not rated | 657 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnwell School Barnwell , SG2 9SW | 3out of 4 | 414 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heathcote School Shephall Green , SG2 9XT | - not rated | 849 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collenswood School Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 2,494 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,508 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Field School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | - not rated | 710 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | - not rated | 750 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | - not rated | 1,525 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lace Lounge Restaurant | Lace Lounge, 7 - 9 The Hyde | 247 yd | |
| Bengal Lounge | 23 The Hyde, Stevenage | 249 yd | |
| Hyde Chicken | 20 The Hyde, Stevenage | 281 yd | |
| The Hyde Restaurant | 18 The Hyde, Stevenage | 281 yd | |
| Hyde Cafe Ltd | 22 The Hyde, Stevenage | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shephall Tavern | 16 The Hyde, Stevenage | 249 yd | |
| Old Red Lion | Old Red Lion PH, Hydean Way | 686 yd | |
| The Pied Piper | The Pied Piper, Oaks Cross | 734 yd | |
| The Coopers Inn | The Coopers Inn, Magpie Crescent | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm House Pizza | 10 The Hyde, Stevenage | 211 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 19 The Hyde, Stevenage | 256 yd | |
| New World | 31 The Hyde, Stevenage | 281 yd | |
| Oaks Cross Cheese Pizza | 112 Oaks Cross, Stevenage | 734 yd | |
| Oaks Cross Fish Bar | 120 Oaks Cross, Stevenage | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Store | Co-Op, 14 The Hyde | 212 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Plc | Magpie Crescent, Stevenage | 803 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Featherstone Wood Primary School FEATHERSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 336 yd |
| Ridlins Playing Field GONVILLE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 457 yd |
| Barnwell School (Upper) BARNWELL | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 468 yd |
| Ridlins Wood Athletics Track Woodcock Road | athletics tracks | 538 yd |
| Peartree Park PEARTREE WAY | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Barnwell School (Middle) SHEPHALL GREEN | grass pitches, tennis courts | 843 yd |
| Ashtree Primary School CHERTSEY RISE | grass pitches | 858 yd |
| Aston Tennis Courts THE LODGE THE LODGE DENE LANE | tennis courts | 885 yd |
| Stevenage Fc Academy Shephalbury Sports Academy Shephalbury Sports Academy Broadhall Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 922 yd |
| Barnwell School (East) (Closed) Collenswood Road | grass pitches | 967 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.