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. One of 361 district 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.
The administrative boundary of Stevenage can 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
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.
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.
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.)
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)
More local statistics and data for Stevenage can be found on the ONS statistics for Stevenage.