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Rooks Nest

4,460 people · median £369,300 · Stevenage

Stevenage Council · Labour-controlled   22/39 seats · 56% · OCD 2026
79/100
Good
AcreRight area score · our comparison, not an official rating
£369k
median price
+35.1%
5-year growth
89%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
£369k
median sold price
7.4 yrs
of local pay to buy
+35.1%
5-year change
£335k
typical terraced
34 min
London — fastest
1
rail stations
89%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
0
grammar schools
37
schools total
10
NO₂ · WHO 10
0%
in a flood zone
80
green spaces
7.1
PM2.5 · WHO 5
126
eat & drink
37
shops
91.6%
gigabit
5
gyms & leisure

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Sold price trend +35.1%

£182k£255k£328k£401k20142025£380,000
£203,000 in 2014 → £380,000 in 2025 · 64 sales in 12 months
In Stevenage:
12th cheapest of 14 neighbourhoods

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The area in short neighbourhood AI summary

Rooks Nest is a neighbourhood in Hertfordshire with a population of 4,460. The median property price is £369,300, with detached houses at £597,500 and terraced homes at £335,250. Property prices have risen 35.1% over five years.

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The area is relatively deprived, with about 55% of neighbourhoods in England more deprived overall. The median age is 39.4 years, and 63.8% of homes are owner-occupied. Just over one-third of residents aged 16 and above hold level 4 qualifications or higher. Air quality is good, with low nitrogen dioxide levels and moderate particulate matter. There are no flood risks in the area. Broadband coverage is excellent, with 91.6% gigabit-capable connections. The neighbourhood contains one conservation area, St. Nicholas / Rectory Lane Conservation Area, and eight listed buildings. Council tax for band D properties is £2,391.97 annually. Stevenage Borough Council administers the area.

Generated at data-refresh time from this report's own figures — never invented at request time. · as of 2026-08-01T07:56:12Z

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All figures, sources and dates
Prices2026-05
Affordability2025
Deprivation2025
Census2021
Schools2026
Health2026/2025
Transport2026
Broadband2024
Environment2026
Ground checks2022–25
Heritage & planning2026
Amenities2026
Companies2026-07-01

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