Roebuck
Stevenage 011 · 4 sub-areas · 7,401 residents
Stevenage 011 sits within Stevenage, home to around 7,400 people, and offers a noticeably more affordable entry point than much of the East of England. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for around £1,300 a month — close to the UK median for a 2-bed — while a fast rail link puts central London roughly 43 minutes away by public transport.
Roebuck is a green, lower-density part of Stevenage — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters.
Overview
What's it like to live in Roebuck?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,417 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Roebuck in Stevenage
Living in Roebuck
This part of Stevenage has a grounded, residential feel — a mix of families and working households rather than the transient crowd you'd find closer to a city centre. Around a quarter of residents are under 18, which tells you something about the neighbourhood's family character, and nearly a third of homes are socially rented, giving the area a more mixed tenure profile than many commuter-belt places in the East of England.
Rent is one of the clearest draws here. A 2-bed runs about £1,300 a month — broadly in line with the UK median — and a 3-bed comes in at around £1,525. For a town with a direct rail connection to London, those figures represent real value. The trade-off is affordability pressure on take-home pay: if you're renting privately, expect to spend a significant share of your income on housing.
The population skews slightly younger than average, with just over a fifth of residents in the 18–34 bracket. But the largest single demographic driver here is families: couples with children account for more than a fifth of households, and the high under-18 share backs that up. Owner-occupation sits at around 53%, so this isn't a heavily renting neighbourhood — private renters make up only about one in eight households.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.6 km away — about a 20-minute walk — connecting you to London in under 45 minutes by rail. Most people drive: over half of residents commute by car, while under 6% use public transport. Greenspace is close — the nearest is under 300 metres for a typical resident, and more than half the neighbourhood has walkable access. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how different parts of the neighbourhood compare.
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Frequently asked
- Is Stevenage 011 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're after. It's a family-friendly, affordable part of Stevenage with good greenspace access and a fast rail link to London. The trade-off is a higher-than-average crime rate and a below-average share of highly rated schools nearby. For families or working households who want space and value within reach of London, it makes a reasonable case.
- What is the rent in Stevenage 011?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £1,011 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,300, and a three-bedroom about £1,525. Rents rose roughly 4.7% over the past year. These figures are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices.
- Is Stevenage 011 safe?
- Crime runs at around 188 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — more than double the UK national average of roughly 80. That's a notable figure. Stevenage's town-wide crime profile is higher than many comparable towns, so it's worth looking at specific streets and sub-areas if safety is a key factor for you.
- What's the commute from Stevenage 011 to London?
- The rail commute to London takes around 43 minutes by public transport from Stevenage station, which is roughly 1.6 km away — about a 20-minute walk. Most residents drive rather than use public transport, but the rail connection is one of the area's strongest practical advantages.
- Who lives in Stevenage 011?
- Mostly families and working households. Around a quarter of residents are under 18, and couples with children make up more than a fifth of households. Owner-occupiers account for just over half of homes, while nearly 30% are socially rented. Private renters are a minority here at around 12% of households.
- What schools are near Stevenage 011?
- There are 47 schools within 2 km of typical addresses in the neighbourhood. Around 35% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 2.4 km away. It's worth checking individual Ofsted reports, as quality varies significantly between schools in the area.
- How affordable is Stevenage 011 compared to the rest of the East of England?
- It's on the more affordable end for the East of England. A 2-bed at around £1,300 a month is close to the UK median, and a typical buyer saving a deposit would need around five years — reasonable by regional standards. The rent-to-income ratio is still stretching, at around 62% of take-home pay for a median earner.