SG1 in Stevenage demonstrates moderate performance indicators typical of early-stage gentrification areas. Over five years, property prices grew at 3.1% compound annual growth rate, whilst rental yields expanded faster at 8.5%, suggesting investor interest in the letting market outpaces capital appreciation. Population growth remained marginal at 0.5% over the same period. The district's trajectory score of 49.4 out of 100 positions it at the 45th percentile nationally, indicating average prospects relative to other UK postcodes. These figures reflect a market where rental demand currently exceeds price momentum, characterising the early phases of neighbourhood change rather than established appreciation patterns.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 2.9% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 8.5% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.5% per year
- 41,050 new homes in planning pipeline
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What's changing in Stevenage · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.2 points this month to 51/100, driven mainly by demand.
119 planning applications submitted in SG1 over the last six months, including 2 new build residential schemes, 5 change of use, 2 demolition.
- Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) erection of a detached outbuildingFeb 2026 · Decided
- Demolition and redevelopment of existing former BHS building to create 21 storey building comprising of ground floor commercial space and 322 residential dwellings with associated infrastructure including amenity space, car parking, bicycle storage, refuse storage and plant rooms.Jan 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the erection of a single storey extension following demolition of the existing conservatory.Feb 2026 · Decided
Stevenage (SG1) common questions
Is Stevenage up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Stevenage (SG1) as Early. Its trajectory score is 51/100 (Strong), in the top 46% of districts nationally. The score is up 2.0 points over the last 12 months.
Is Stevenage safe?
Stevenage has a safety score of 10/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Stevenage?
The average property price in Stevenage (SG1) is £383k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.9% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Stevenage?
The median monthly rent in Stevenage (SG1) is £1,394 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Stevenage?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Earls Court (SW5), Banstead (SM7), North Kensington (W10), West Kensington (W14), Hitchin (SG4). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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