Walnut Tree Close is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG2 9RS is located in the Bandley Hill & Poplars electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stevenage. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Walnut Tree Close, Stevenage, SG2 9RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG2 9RR, SG2 9TN, SG2 9DA, SG2 9QA, SG2 9DB, SG2 9TL, SG2 9RY, SG2 9QD, SG2 9FE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG2 9RS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 50.2% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49.8% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SG2 9RS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.7% | 33.2% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.1% | 53.8% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 9.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 9.5% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 54.9% | 45.4% | -9.5% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 42.2% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 8.6% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 10.8% | 4.0% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
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 | 13.8% | 13.5% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 15.1% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 15.9% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 17.1% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 31.7% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.1% | 87.3% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 90.4% | 88.5% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.8% | 88.2% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 6.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.6% | 37.2% | -0.6% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walnut Tree Close was 24.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.7% lower than the Bandley Hill & Poplars average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Walnut Tree Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Bandley Hill & Poplars and the 27th lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Walnut Tree Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2024-10-29 | £193,718 |
| 23 Walnut Tree Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-08-19 | £218,619 |
| 17 Walnut Tree Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-07-25 | £292,132 |
| 10 Walnut Tree Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,500 | 2022-10-07 | £216,378 |
| 35 Walnut Tree Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-09-13 | £292,029 |
SG2 9RS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SG2 9RS 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,681 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 | 436 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Wood Primary School Featherston Road , SG2 9PP | 2out of 4 | 848 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camps Hill Primary School Chells Way , SG2 0LT | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Farm Primary School Mobbsbury Way , Chells SG2 0HP | 3out of 4 | 1,365 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 | 1,421 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwell School Barnwell , SG2 9SW | 2out of 4 | 1,500 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 1,500 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 2out of 4 | 3,683 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 3,954 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 | 2,911 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 1,755 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | 3out of 4 | 2,331 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,475 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 | 566 yd | |
| Hyde Cafe Ltd | 22 The Hyde, Stevenage | 1,038 yd | |
| Hyde Chicken | 20 The Hyde, Stevenage | 1,038 yd | |
| The Hyde Restaurant | 18 The Hyde, Stevenage | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coopers Inn | The Coopers Inn, Magpie Crescent | 566 yd | |
| The Crown | 56 Long Lane, Aston | 687 yd | |
| The Squirrel | Austen Paths, Stevenage | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Breeze Fish And Chips | 8 Burwell Road, Stevenage | 862 yd | |
| Big Chef | 6 Burwell Road, Stevenage | 862 yd | |
| New World | 31 The Hyde, Stevenage | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Plc | Magpie Crescent, Stevenage | 566 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnwell School (East) (Closed) Collenswood Road | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Ashtree Primary School CHERTSEY RISE | grass pitches | 472 yd |
| Chells Park FERRIER ROAD | grass pitches | 726 yd |
| Featherstone Wood Primary School FEATHERSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 889 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.