Postcode report
SG2 7DU Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About SG2 7DU: area rating, property, schools and local change
SG2 7DU is a postcode in Manor, Stevenage, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SG2 7DU, then scores the surrounding small area 37/100 - bottom 16% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SG2 7DU are jobs and property market signals, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SG2 7DU is based on Stevenage 009 Census 2021. It covers 6,882 residents, 5,088 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 62% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 24% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near SG2 7DU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SG2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £400k from 65 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SG2 7DU can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 6 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SG2 7DU by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SG2 7DU is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 21 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SG2 7DU
Is SG2 7DU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 37/100 (bottom 16% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SG2 7DU?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SG2 7DU?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SG2 7DU?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for SG2 7DU?
LocaleIQ matched SG2 7DU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SG2 7DU?
The latest median sold price is £400k based on 65 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SG2 7DU?
LocaleIQ currently shows 21 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.