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Longmeadow

About

Longmeadow ward occupies the eastern edge of Stevenage, characterised by residential streets and a significant amount of green space. The area is primarily made up of post-war housing, with a mix of detached homes, terraces, and modern developments. Its layout is defined by several main roads that connect it to the town centre and neighbouring districts, creating a functional and settled community atmosphere.

A central feature is the expansive Longmeadow playing fields, providing extensive sports facilities and open grassland. The ward also contains a local shopping parade catering to everyday needs, alongside several schools and community centres. The presence of the A1(M) motorway along its eastern boundary marks a distinct perimeter, separating the urban area from the surrounding Hertfordshire countryside.

Area overview

On average Longmeadow has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 24% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Longmeadow is £64,630 per year. There are 1 schools in Longmeadow: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Longmeadow

Median price£357,000

Price per sq ft£389

Sales (last 12 months)77

Typical range (middle 50%)£320K – £400K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £357,000 (about £389 per square foot) in Longmeadow area, with individual transactions ranging from £113,000 up to £831,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longmeadow over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	9	£522,500	£427	£430,000	£497,000	£595,000	£754,600
Semi-Detached	7	£442,500	£376	£293,000	£380,000	£470,000	£518,000
Terraced	49	£353,000	£389	£284,000	£333,000	£375,000	£416,200
Flats	12	£235,500	£371	£145,450	£213,750	£311,875	£391,850

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Longmeadow

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longmeadow.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£450,550	£113,500	£355,000	£267,500
2017	£435,000	£173,500	£300,000	£280,000
2018	£427,500	£168,750	£340,000	£280,000
2019	£438,750	£166,500	£345,000	£282,500
2020	£465,000	£168,125	£380,000	£292,500
2021	£485,000	£188,000	£385,000	£325,000
2022	£512,500	£247,475	£420,000	£363,000
2023	£472,500	£235,000	£402,500	£340,000
2024	£538,500	£235,000	£383,500	£342,250
2025	£502,500	£259,950	£446,250	£350,000
2026	£560,000	£217,500	£490,000	£362,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longmeadow.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£331	£301	£299	£294
2017	£365	£339	£347	£304
2018	£366	£274	£329	£304
2019	£379	£303	£336	£301
2020	£391	£299	£336	£310
2021	£379	£307	£367	£335
2022	£389	£422	£380	£392
2023	£467	£388	£380	£373
2024	£418	£390	£394	£375
2025	£421	£336	£376	£386
2026	£406	£418	£376	£378

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail