Cost of Living in SG2
Stevenage
SG2 at a glance
Postcode district (SG2)£338k
Median home price
2,200
Sales (last 5y)
+21%
vs national median
£175
Est. council tax / mo
5.9/10
Deprivation decile
Figures describe the SG2 postcode district as a whole — a guide to the area, not a valuation of any one home. Prices from HM Land Registry; council tax is an estimate (verify your exact band below).
House prices in SG2
Postcode district (SG2)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £550,000 | 357 | +£140k |
| Semi-detached | £370,000 | 424 | +£110k |
| Terraced | £325,000 | 1,339 | +£107k |
| Flat | £210,000 | 236 | −£22k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in SG2
Band D
Estimated band
£2,100
Estimated annual cost
£175
Monthly (approx)
Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.
Affordability & area context
Postcode district (SG2)SG2 sits at an average deprivation decile of 5.9 out of 10 (around the English average for deprivation), based on the 31 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 21% more than the national median.