Stevenage's population reached 92,081 in the mid-2025 estimate, up from 91,234 a year earlier — one of the faster-growing towns in Hertfordshire, according to ONS figures reported by the Comet.
The Old Town's charter market, and the sweet shop that just came back
Stevenage's first recorded market dates to 1223, and by 1281 it had been granted a Royal Charter giving the market and fair permanent status. It ran along the High Street in what's now Stevenage Old Town for nearly seven centuries — until the traditional market came to an abrupt end on 4 March 1961.
For decades since, Old Town hasn't had a dedicated sweet shop of its own — until Old Town Sweets opened on Baker Street on 30 March 2026, with pick 'n' mix, milkshakes, ice creams and party bags. It's a welcome return, but it's one small independent shop, built for a bag bought at the counter rather than a bulk order.
What one shop on Baker Street doesn't stock
Bulk bags, vegan-specific ranges, halal-friendly selections, full trade cases for a business or event — that's a different kind of buying than a single independent counter is set up to hold in stock, however good the pick 'n' mix.
Why Stevenage shoppers order online anyway
For anything past a counter-bought bag, ordering online and having it delivered is the more consistent option — no trip into the Old Town required, and no limit on how much you're buying at once.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Stevenage included, with most orders dispatched within 1-2 business days. The range covers pick 'n' mix by the bag and tub, bulk bags from 1kg to 3kg, trade cases for events and businesses, vegan and halal-friendly sweets, retro favourites, and full chocolate ranges from the major brands.
Frequently asked questions
Do you deliver sweets to Stevenage?
Yes — UK-wide, including Stevenage, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
Is there a sweet shop in Stevenage Old Town?
Yes — Old Town Sweets opened on Baker Street on 30 March 2026, the Old Town's first dedicated sweet shop in years — but it's a small independent, not a bulk supplier.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Stevenage?
Not from a single shop counter — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Stevenage addresses instead.
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