Stevenage
§ This page gives an overview of the Stevenage local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. This is one of 361 LAD profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Stevenage is a post-war New Town in Hertfordshire, blending historic charm with modern planning. The original Old Town preserves traditional high streets, pubs, and heritage buildings, while the New Town features wide boulevards, neighbourhood centres, and cycleways. Green spaces such as Fairlands Valley Park, with its lakes and trails, and the surrounding Hertfordshire countryside provide outdoor leisure opportunities. Its location between London and the rolling hills of northern Hertfordshire makes Stevenage both a commuter hub and a centre with its own cultural and recreational attractions.
What County is Stevenage in?
Stevenage is in the ceremonial county of Hertfordshire, in the East of England. Today, Stevenage is administered by Stevenage Borough Council, which operates within the wider Hertfordshire local government framework, while county-level services are provided by Hertfordshire County Council.
Historically and geographically, Stevenage has always been part of Hertfordshire. It is also well known as the UK’s first designated New Town, developed after the Second World War to support population growth around London. In summary, if you are asking “what county is Stevenage in?”, the clear and correct answer is Hertfordshire.
Stevenage Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the Stevenage local authority district, based on the latest geographic data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It provides a clear view of the district’s extent and helps you understand how the area fits within the wider regional and national landscape.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The administrative boundary of Stevenage can also be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Stevenage.
Key Facts about Stevenage
What region is Stevenage in? Stevenage is in the East of England of England, a region within the UK.
What county is Stevenage in? Stevenage is located in the county of Hertfordshire.
Is Stevenage a city? No, Stevenage is not a city. (Note: the UK has 76 officially designated cities.)
Who governs Stevenage? The local authority for this district is: Stevenage Borough Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Hertfordshire is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Hertfordshire County Council.
▶ Official website of Stevenage Borough Council 🔗 stevenage.gov.uk
Which police force covers Stevenage? Policing in Stevenage is provided by Hertfordshire Constabulary 🔗 herts.police.uk, which serves 10 local authority districts: Broxbourne ⁞ Dacorum ⁞ East Hertfordshire ⁞ Hertsmere ⁞ North Hertfordshire ⁞ St Albans ⁞ Stevenage ⁞ Three Rivers ⁞ Watford ⁞ Welwyn Hatfield.
Constituencies in Stevenage
Stevenage is divided into 1 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Stevenage
Stevenage is divided into 13 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Almond Hill
- Bandley Hill & Poplars
- Bedwell
- Chells
- Longmeadow
- Manor
- Martins Wood
- Old Town
- Roebuck
- Shephall
- St Nicholas
- Symonds Green
- Woodfield
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data. We have this list page for easy browsing of all electoral wards: List of all Electoral Wards in the UK.
Parishes in Stevenage
Stevenage is entirely unparished—there are no civil parishes in this local authority district.
Parishes are the lowest tier of local government; where they don’t exist, those very local services and representation sit directly with the principal council. We have this list page for easy browsing of all parishes: List of Civil Parishes in England and Wales.
Post Towns in Stevenage
Below is a list of post towns in Stevenage, grouped by postcode area:
SG ▸ Stevenage (SG1 / SG2)
The UK postal hierarchy begins with broad postcode areas (such as “CB” or “M”), which are divided into smaller postcode districts (such as “CB8” or “M1”) to support accurate mail routing. Each postal address is anchored by a designated post town, the official locality name used in the UK postcode system, which operates independently from Local Authority Districts —the administrative boundaries used for council tax and local government services. Because they serve different purposes, a property’s postal address and its local authority district do not always align exactly.
Built-up Areas in Stevenage
Stevenage covers 2 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Aston (East Hertfordshire) *
- Stevenage *
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of Stevenage.)
We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.
Railway Stations in Stevenage
Stevenage is served by a number of National Rail stations, providing rail connections to nearby towns, cities, and destinations across Great Britain. The railway stations listed below are located within the Stevenage Local Authority District and are grouped by train operating company for clarity.
Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) ▸ Stevenage (SG1 1XT)
This is a district-level view only. For a complete list of all National Rail stations across Great Britain, see the UK National Rail Stations Directory.
Stevenage compared with other districts in the UK
This section shows how Stevenage compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.
Stevenage has 13 electoral wards.
Stevenage has a population of 91,774 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)
Population and Migration Trends in Stevenage
This chart shows the population trend for Stevenage from 2015 to 2024. It provides a quick overview of whether the local authority is growing, stable, or declining over time, and helps set context for the migration patterns shown below.
Population change is influenced by natural change (births minus deaths) and migration. The net migration chart below focuses on migration, separating internal migration (moves within the UK) from international migration (moves to and from abroad). Positive values indicate net inflows, while negative values indicate net outflows. The rate labels (per 1,000 residents) help compare migration intensity across years, even when the population size changes.
More local statistics and data for Stevenage can be found on the ONS statistics for Stevenage.