Roebuck
Ward in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.888, -0.194 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 24 22 |
| Dialling code: | 01438 (Stevenage) |
Roebuck is a residential ward in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England, largely shaped by the post‑war New Town expansion. It consists mainly of mixed-era housing, local shops, schools and a scattering of small parks, giving it a practical, community‑focused feel rather than a distinct town centre identity.
Its location close to the town’s business and industrial areas such as Gunnels Wood and within commuting distance of London means many residents work locally or travel for work, while the New Town layout and civic amenities continue to influence social life and neighbourhood activities.
Postcode districts covering Roebuck
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 22.6 miles
- Islington 23.9 miles
- Luton 10.5 miles
- Harrow 21.3 miles
- Watford 18.3 miles
- Bedford 20.7 miles
- Harlow 15.2 miles
- Stevenage 1 mile
- Hemel Hempstead 15.2 miles
- St. Albans 10.8 miles
- Welwyn Garden City 5.7 miles
- Cheshunt 13.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Shephall Ward 0.8 miles
- Bedwell Ward 0.8 miles
- Stevenage Built-up area 1 mile
- Longmeadow Ward 1.3 miles
- Bandley Hill & Poplars Ward 1.4 miles
- Old Town Ward 1.5 miles
- Almond Hill Ward 1.5 miles
- Knebworth Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Chells Ward 1.7 miles
- Aston Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Symonds Green Ward 1.8 miles
- Martins Wood Ward 2 miles
Example postcodes in Roebuck
SG2 8AU, SG1 4WY, SG1 9FN, SG5 9DE, SG2 8QX, SG5 9DD, SG5 9DF, SG2 8SE, SG1 2BD … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 7.5 miles
- Stansted Airport 18.3 miles
- Stevenage Railway Station 1.1 miles
- Knebworth Railway Station 1.5 miles
Hotels near Roebuck Ad
- Holiday Inn Stevenage 4 1.1 miles
- The Farmhouse at Redcoats 4 3.3 miles
- The Chequers 2.5 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Stevenage 3 0.9 miles
- Cromwell Hotel Stevenage 4 1.8 miles
- Roebuck Inn 3 0.4 miles
- Tewinbury Farm Hotel 4 6.3 miles
- The Fox at Willian 4 5.2 miles
- Letchworth Hall 4 5.3 miles
- Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport 4 8.2 miles
Schools in Roebuck
- Roebuck Academy Primary
- Shephalbury Park Primary School Primary
- St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Broadhall Way Stadium 0.1 miles
- British School Museum Museum 5.3 miles
- Brocket Hall Estate 6.3 miles
- Putteridge Bury Estate 7.8 miles
- Hatfield House Estate 8.8 miles
- Luton Hoo Estate 9.2 miles
- University of Hertfordshire University 9.6 miles
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 9.6 miles
- Oaklands College College 10 miles
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 10.2 miles
- Wrest House Estate 12.5 miles
- Silsoe College - Cranfield University College 12.8 miles