Paddocks Close is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG2 9UD 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 Paddocks Close, Stevenage, SG2 9UD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG2 9UB, SG2 9UE, SG2 9UL, SG2 9UA, SG2 9UZ, SG2 9UF, SG2 9UN, SG2 9UR, SG2 9UJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG2 9UD 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 Paddocks Close was 77.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.5% higher than the Longmeadow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Paddocks Close has the 29th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Longmeadow and the 121st highest crime rate of 246 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Paddocks Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-07-17 | £318,049 |
| 8 Paddocks Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-06-14 | £352,120 |
| 16 Paddocks Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-12-02 | £283,409 |
| 9 Paddocks Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-04-01 | £273,566 |
| 17 Paddocks Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2021-02-26 | £331,088 |
SG2 9UD 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 9UD 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 | 574 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Spring Junior School Hydean Way , SG2 9GG | - not rated | 454 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peartree Spring Primary School Hydean Way , SG2 9GG | 3out of 4 | 454 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashtree Primary School and Nursery Chertsey Rise , SG2 9JQ | - not rated | 743 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Wood Primary School Featherston Road , SG2 9PP | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashtree Primary Academy Chertsey Rise , SG2 9JQ | 2out of 4 | 781 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Heathcote School Shephall Green , SG2 9XT | - not rated | 787 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwell School Barnwell , SG2 9SW | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collenswood School Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | - not rated | 845 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Da Vinci Studio School of Science and Engineering Monkswood Way , SG1 1LA | - not rated | 1,815 yd | Studio schools | 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 | 1,824 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 | 812 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | - not rated | 840 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | - not rated | 1,202 yd | Community special school | 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 | 626 yd | |
| Hyde Chicken | 20 The Hyde, Stevenage | 626 yd | |
| The Hyde Restaurant | 18 The Hyde, Stevenage | 626 yd | |
| Bengal Lounge | 23 The Hyde, Stevenage | 630 yd | |
| Lace Lounge Restaurant | Lace Lounge, 7 - 9 The Hyde | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shephall Tavern | 16 The Hyde, Stevenage | 630 yd | |
| Old Red Lion | Old Red Lion PH, Hydean Way | 638 yd | |
| The Peartree Public House | Valley Way, Stevenage | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Breeze Fish And Chips | 8 Burwell Road, Stevenage | 384 yd | |
| Big Chef | 6 Burwell Road, Stevenage | 384 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 19 The Hyde, Stevenage | 626 yd | |
| New World | 31 The Hyde, Stevenage | 626 yd | |
| Farm House Pizza | 10 The Hyde, Stevenage | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Store | Co-Op, 14 The Hyde | 669 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peartree Park PEARTREE WAY | grass pitches | 213 yd |
| Featherstone Wood Primary School FEATHERSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Ashtree Primary School CHERTSEY RISE | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| St Nicholas Ce Primary School SIX HILLS WAY | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Barnwell School (East) (Closed) Collenswood Road | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Barnwell School (Middle) SHEPHALL GREEN | grass pitches, tennis courts | 831 yd |
| Barnwell School (Upper) BARNWELL | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 839 yd |
| Ridgemond Park Training Centre (Closed) Faraday Road | grass pitches | 1,022 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 | 123 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.