Hydean Way is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG2 9YA 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 Hydean Way, Stevenage, SG2 9YA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG2 9SP, SG2 9XZ, SG2 9SR, SG2 9SJ, SG2 9XY, SG2 9XU, SG2 9SN, SG2 9TP, SG2 9YD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG2 9YA is primarily male, with 53.4% 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 | 50.5% | 46.6% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 49.5% | 53.4% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 | 35.8% | 38.8% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.1% | 39.6% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 13.5% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 4.2% | -6.1% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 45.7% | 48.2% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 34.1% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 13.7% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.7% | 19.4% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 26.7% | 18.6% | -8.1% | 9.6% | 9.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 15.1% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 7% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 15.1% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 21.3% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 85.2% | 80.5% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 91% | 81.3% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 7% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 81.3% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.3% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 4.9% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 0.9% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hydean Way was 49.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.7% lower than the Longmeadow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hydean Way has the 17th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Longmeadow and the 84th lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162 Hydean Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2025-05-15 | £379,260 |
| 152 Hydean Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-09-30 | £325,663 |
| 151 Hydean Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-08-20 | £303,708 |
| 172 Hydean Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-07-27 | £343,287 |
| 166 Hydean Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £286,000 | 2021-02-15 | £337,501 |
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 354 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 | 34 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Wood Primary School Featherston Road , SG2 9PP | 2out of 4 | 723 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashtree Primary School and Nursery Chertsey Rise , SG2 9JQ | 2out of 4 | 975 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery Six Hills Way , SG2 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roebuck Academy St Margarets , SG2 8RG | 3out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 363 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 2,369 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 2out of 4 | 3,498 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 3,667 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 | 1,884 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 | 383 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,889 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,471 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Lounge | 23 The Hyde, Stevenage | 351 yd | |
| Lace Lounge Restaurant | Lace Lounge, 7 - 9 The Hyde | 351 yd | |
| Hyde Chicken | 20 The Hyde, Stevenage | 410 yd | |
| The Hyde Restaurant | 18 The Hyde, Stevenage | 410 yd | |
| Hyde Cafe Ltd | 22 The Hyde, Stevenage | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Red Lion | Old Red Lion PH, Hydean Way | 236 yd | |
| Shephall Tavern | 16 The Hyde, Stevenage | 351 yd | |
| The Peartree Public House | Valley Way, Stevenage | 842 yd | |
| The Pied Piper | The Pied Piper, Oaks Cross | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Fish Bar | 19 The Hyde, Stevenage | 358 yd | |
| Farm House Pizza | 10 The Hyde, Stevenage | 378 yd | |
| New World | 31 The Hyde, Stevenage | 410 yd | |
| Peri Peri Original - Stevenage | Peri Peri Original -Stevenage, 11 Hydean Way | 667 yd | |
| Drumstick/Impresso Pizza | 11 Hydean Way, Stevenage | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Store | Co-Op, 14 The Hyde | 376 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnwell School (Upper) BARNWELL | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 305 yd |
| Peartree Park PEARTREE WAY | grass pitches | 401 yd |
| Barnwell School (Middle) SHEPHALL GREEN | grass pitches, tennis courts | 448 yd |
| Featherstone Wood Primary School FEATHERSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Stevenage Fc Academy Shephalbury Sports Academy Shephalbury Sports Academy Broadhall Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 649 yd |
| Shephalbury Park SHEPHALBURY PARK SHEPHALBURY PARK BROADHALL WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 847 yd |
| Ridlins Playing Field GONVILLE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 916 yd |
| Ashtree Primary School CHERTSEY RISE | grass pitches | 963 yd |
| Ridlins Wood Athletics Track Woodcock Road | athletics tracks | 1,008 yd |
| Shephalbury Park Primary School BURYDALE | grass pitches | 1,010 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 | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| 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 | 4.2% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.