Property Data OutlookStevenage
Data from Land Registry, ONS, Bank of England
Compare with another area →Market outlook for Stevenage
Key indicators for buyers
The Stevenage market is moderately favourable for buyers. Prices are rising at 6.6%, which may favour acting sooner rather than later. Affordability has improved from a peak of 8.4x in 2024 to 7.4x today. Rising rents (£1,412/mo, +5.0%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Price trends
Average sale prices · HM Land Registry / UK HPI
Affordability ratio
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
A home in Stevenage costs 7.4x the local median salary — moderate, improving from a peak of 8.4x in 2024.
Rental trends
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Average monthly rent in Stevenage is £1,412, up 5.0% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
Monthly mortgage
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Stevenage price of £316,828 with a 25% deposit (£79k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £1,250 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Monthly mortgage payments (£1,250) are £162 less than renting (£1,412). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £79k — it would take around 7 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Recent sales
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
478, GRACE WAY SG1 5AU | Terraced | £375,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
59, COLWYN CLOSE SG1 2AW | Terraced | £345,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
14, FRESSON ROAD SG1 3QU | Terraced | £390,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
89, THE HEDGEROWS SG2 7DQ | Terraced | £252,500 | 15 Jan 2026 |
62, PARISHES MEAD SG2 9QD | Terraced | £317,500 | 15 Jan 2026 |
4, RABAN CLOSE SG2 8JT | Terraced | £357,000 | 14 Jan 2026 |
22, ALLEYNS ROAD SG1 3PP | Detached | £640,000 |
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Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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