Devonshire Close Stevenage
28 addresses across 1 postcode (SG2), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 37805137.
- Sales: 33 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £459,200 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 5, D: 6, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Stevenage costs £2,392 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Knebworth, about 1.5 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 150 m away, and Shephalbury Park (13 hectares) is about 380 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 82 to 90 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 28 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Shephall Health Centre, about 1.5 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 78 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | £459,200 | £369,500 | £464,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | £430,000 | £410,000 | £450,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £461,250 | £437,500 | £485,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £392,500 | £385,000 | £400,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £377,000 | £377,000 | £377,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £267,750 | £250,000 | £285,500 |
| 2012 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £257,500 | £257,500 | £257,500 |
| 2010 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2004 | 3 | £200,000 | £195,000 | £208,495 |
| 2003 | 2 | £215,498 | £192,995 | £238,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2024 | 9 SG2 8RY | Semi-detached | £464,000 | |
| 26 Jul 2024 | 15 SG2 8RY | Semi-detached | £459,200 | |
| 15 Apr 2024 | 7 SG2 8RY | Semi-detached | £369,500 | |
| 30 Aug 2023 | 15 SG2 8RY | Semi-detached | £450,000 | |
| 4 Apr 2023 | 3 SG2 8RY | Semi-detached | £410,000 | |
| 5 Sep 2022 | 16 SG2 8RY | Detached | £485,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2022 | 8 SG2 8RY | Detached | £437,500 | |
| 31 Mar 2021 | 13 SG2 8RY | Semi-detached | £400,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2021 | 16 SG2 8RY | Detached | £385,000 | |
| 9 Aug 2019 | 35 SG2 8RY | Semi-detached | £466,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 6 Apr 2018 | 12 SG2 8RY | Detached | £377,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2014 | 4 SG2 8RY | Detached | £285,500 | |
| 17 Feb 2014 | 13 SG2 8RY | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2012 | 4 SG2 8RY | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 2 Sep 2011 | 12 SG2 8RY | Detached | £257,500 | |
| 10 Sep 2010 | 1 SG2 8RY | Semi-detached | £205,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2006 | 3 SG2 8RY | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2004 | 15 SG2 8RY | Semi-detached | £208,495 | |
| 8 Oct 2004 | 13 SG2 8RY | Terraced | £200,000 | |
| 19 Jul 2004 | 3 SG2 8RY | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2003 | 10 SG2 8RY | Detached | £238,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2003 | 7 SG2 8RY | Semi-detached | £192,995 | |
| 18 Dec 2002 | 31 SG2 8RY | Semi-detached | £172,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2001 | 6 SG2 8RY | Detached | £182,500 | |
| 25 Jan 2001 | 33 SG2 8RY | Semi-detached | £146,500 | |
| 4 Oct 2000 | 35 SG2 8RY | Semi-detached | £137,500 | |
| 21 May 1999 | 31 SG2 8RY | Semi-detached | £103,000 | |
| 8 Dec 1997 | 29 SG2 8RY | Semi-detached | £100,000 | |
| 6 Feb 1997 | 17 SG2 8RY | Semi-detached | £81,000 | |
| 13 Dec 1996 | 27 SG2 8RY | Semi-detached | £74,000 | |
| 23 Feb 1996 | 18 SG2 8RY | Detached | £85,000 | |
| 15 Dec 1995 | 15 SG2 8RY | Semi-detached | £76,500 | |
| 26 May 1995 | 10 SG2 8RY | Detached | £89,000 |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 94 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (8); House, detached (4); Bungalow, semi-detached (2). Built: 1967-1975 (8); 1950-1966 (3); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10); rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Stevenage in 2026-27: Band D £2,392 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,595 | £1,860 | £2,126 | £2,392 | £2,924 | £3,455 | £3,987 | £4,784 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (43% of about 670 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Stevenage.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Marymead Neighbourhood Centre: up to 60 homes, not permissioned (290 m)
- Oddysey Health Club, Knebworth: up to 86 homes, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 9 September 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 3 September 2026 to 7 September 2026: AFFINITY WATER - C, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 5 August 2026 to 6 August 2026: AFFINITY WATER - C, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 28 addresses are between 82 m and 90 m above sea level (87 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG2 8RY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Knebworth 437,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Stevenage 4.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Watton-At-Stone 168,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Berkeley Close Broadwater | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Stevenage | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Asda Stevenage Car Park | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 12.8 km (8 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shephall Health Centre | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 300 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Broadwater Dental Practice | 370 m |
| Hospital | The Lister Hospital | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Police station | Stevenage Police Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Broadwater Crescent Cashzone | 300 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,540 m² | 150 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Shephalbury Park 13 ha | 380 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 910 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hertford Road Allotments 1.3 ha | 340 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 14 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Roebuck Hotel, a listed building (Grade II*), 670 m (0.4 miles) north-west. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Roebuck Hotel | Listed building, Grade II* | 670 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Whomerley Wood moated site | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Homewood | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Knebworth | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Marymead Spring | Wood | 150 m north-east |
| Leaves Spring | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Roebuck Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Oxypiss Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Almond's Hill | Hill | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north |
| Langley Valley | Valley | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 27 | 28 |
1 of the street's 28 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Stevenage: see them on the Stevenage page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shephalbury Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Longmeadow Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Roebuck Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Barnwell School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Peartree Way Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Peartree Spring Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Knebworth Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Featherstone Wood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Man In The Moon SG2 8ET | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2021 |
| Days Fish And Chips SG2 8ET | Manufacturers/packers | 290 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Downtown Pizza & Kebabs SG2 8ET | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Co-op SG2 8ET | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 300 m | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2024 |
| VSE Wines SG2 8ET | Retailers - other | 300 m | Exempt | |
| Stevenage Tandoori & Spice SG2 8ET | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 4 Good | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Tings N Wings SG2 8ET | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Talawa SG2 8ET | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Willows Cafe SG2 8AR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 18 May 2021 |
| Twizzle Tops Willows SG2 8AR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Little Conkers Limited SG2 8AR | Other catering premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hazelmere Road (21); On or near Nursery Close (15); On or near Culrose Court (13); On or near Kimbolton Crescent (11); On or near Waverley Close (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 56% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SG2 8RY: 28 addresses of 29 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Berkeley Close · Waverley Close · Marymead Drive · Thornbury Close · Nursery Close · Hazelmere Road · Marymead Court · Culrose Court · Kimbolton Crescent · Burghley Close · Nodes Drive · Brookhill
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.