The Paddocks is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG2 9UB 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 The Paddocks, Stevenage, SG2 9UB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG2 9UL, SG2 9UD, SG2 9UZ, SG2 9UN, SG2 9UA, SG2 9UE, SG2 9UR, SG2 9UW, SG2 9UP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG2 9UB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 49% | 47.1% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 51% | 52.9% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 | 31.8% | 35.3% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 49.2% | 3.7% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 6.7% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 6.7% | -4.0% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 46.2% | 50.9% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 34% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 11.3% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 30.6% | 24% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.3% | 10.4% | -11.9% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 14% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 6% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 16.8% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 26% | 14.8% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.4% | 1.2% | -5.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 88.5% | 88.7% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
In this area, 83.7% 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 | 95.5% | 83.7% | -11.8% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 83.7% | -11.2% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.1% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.9% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Paddocks was 91.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.6% higher than the Longmeadow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Paddocks has the 27th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Longmeadow and the 103rd highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 The Paddocks, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-06-14 | £258,684 |
| 74 The Paddocks, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2018-11-02 | £333,668 |
| 96 The Paddocks, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2005-05-18 | £334,050 |
| 84 The Paddocks, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 1998-04-06 | £298,702 |
| 84 The Paddocks, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £44,000 | 1995-08-29 | £300,361 |
SG2 9UB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 9UB 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 560 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Spring Primary School Hydean Way , SG2 9GG | 3out of 4 | 477 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery Six Hills Way , SG2 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashtree Primary School and Nursery Chertsey Rise , SG2 9JQ | 2out of 4 | 794 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Wood Primary School Featherston Road , SG2 9PP | 2out of 4 | 826 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedwell Primary School Bedwell Crescent , SG1 1NJ | 2out of 4 | 1,130 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 | 833 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 1,904 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 2out of 4 | 3,087 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 3,282 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 | 1,767 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 | 857 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,009 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 | 557 yd | |
| Hyde Chicken | 20 The Hyde, Stevenage | 557 yd | |
| The Hyde Restaurant | 18 The Hyde, Stevenage | 557 yd | |
| Bengal Lounge | 23 The Hyde, Stevenage | 564 yd | |
| Lace Lounge Restaurant | Lace Lounge, 7 - 9 The Hyde | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shephall Tavern | 16 The Hyde, Stevenage | 564 yd | |
| Old Red Lion | Old Red Lion PH, Hydean Way | 623 yd | |
| The Peartree Public House | Valley Way, Stevenage | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Breeze Fish And Chips | 8 Burwell Road, Stevenage | 335 yd | |
| Big Chef | 6 Burwell Road, Stevenage | 335 yd | |
| New World | 31 The Hyde, Stevenage | 557 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 19 The Hyde, Stevenage | 559 yd | |
| Farm House Pizza | 10 The Hyde, Stevenage | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Store | Co-Op, 14 The Hyde | 602 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peartree Park PEARTREE WAY | grass pitches | 231 yd |
| Featherstone Wood Primary School FEATHERSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Ashtree Primary School CHERTSEY RISE | grass pitches | 726 yd |
| Barnwell School (East) (Closed) Collenswood Road | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| Barnwell School (Upper) BARNWELL | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 800 yd |
| Barnwell School (Middle) SHEPHALL GREEN | grass pitches, tennis courts | 825 yd |
| St Nicholas Ce Primary School SIX HILLS WAY | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| Ridgemond Park Training Centre (Closed) Faraday Road | grass pitches | 1,043 yd |
| Stevenage Fc Academy Shephalbury Sports Academy Shephalbury Sports Academy Broadhall Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 177.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.