Meadway Stevenage
4 addresses across 2 postcodes (SG1), about 940 m (0.6 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 37811422.
- 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 0% to 67% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Stevenage, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 190 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 97 to 109 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Symonds Green Health Centre, about 750 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 66% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 19 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often drugs.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (44% of about 700 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Symonds Green Conservation Area. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Stevenage, Telecommunications Mast 73105 Stevenage Borough Council Depot Cavendish Road Stevenage.
- Tree preservation orders: 42 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 11 February 2027 to 17 February 2027: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (major (paa) works)
- 18 March 2027 to 25 March 2027: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (major works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SG1 2ET | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SG1 2HP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 5 addresses are between 97 m and 109 m above sea level (105 m on average); the ground rises about 11 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG1 2ET | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| SG1 2HP | 100% | 67% | 67% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Stevenage 4.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Knebworth 437,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Hitchin 2.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rutherford Close Stevenage | 360 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Stevenage | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Car Park on Gates Way, SG1 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesla Supercharger | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 10.5 km (6.5 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Symonds Green Health Centre | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Md Chemist | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | The Lister Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Stevenage Police Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Nisa Local, 1 Filey Close Cashzone | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 190 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 8.3 ha | 350 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,000 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Meadway Playing Field 2.5 ha | 100 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 10 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Old malt houses and kiln, High Street, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Old malt houses and kiln, High Street | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| The Six Hills Roman barrows | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Symonds Green Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 470 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Potters Spring | Wood | 630 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Ilett Wood | Wood | 740 m (0.5 miles) east |
| High Broomin Wood | Wood | 870 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Langley Valley | Valley | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Mill Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
4 of the street's 5 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolenwick Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fairlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Barclay Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Clubhouse SG1 2EF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jun 2018 |
| Fizz Experience TA Warehouse Demo Services SG1 2FW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 380 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Costco Wholesale SG1 2FW | Other catering premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Fujitsu SG1 2DY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Turtle Events SG1 2HP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 7 Dec 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Drugs | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sports/Recreation Area (8); On or near Southwold Close (7); On or near Shepherds Lane (2); On or near Parking Area (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 66% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 19% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
Nearby streets
Shepherds Lane · Cavendish Road · Southwold Close · Dunwich Farm · Symonds Green Lane · Crompton Road · Rutherford Close · Clovelly Way · Newlyn Close · Bude Crescent · Eastbourne Avenue
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.