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About

Symonds Green is a residential neighbourhood located in the northeast of Stevenage. The area is primarily composed of post-war housing, with a mix of semi-detached homes, terraced houses, and some low-rise flats. Its layout is defined by quiet, curving streets and numerous small greens and open spaces, creating a settled, suburban atmosphere. Local amenities are focused on practicality, serving the immediate community.

A notable community hub is the Symonds Green Community Centre, which hosts various clubs and events. The area is bordered by the Fairlands Valley Park to the west, providing access to wider green spaces and walking routes. Transport links are straightforward, with local bus services connecting to Stevenage town centre and the railway station.

Area overview

On average Symonds Green has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Symonds Green is £58,270 per year. There are 2 schools in Symonds Green: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Symonds Green is home to around 6,079 people, with a population density of about 1,906.0 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
26.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Symonds Green Population
6,079
Population density
1,906 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.06(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.61(+44%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.74(+6%)
Other theft
5.43(-1%)
Vehicle crime
5.26(+20%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,772
78.5%
Other White
313
5.15%
Indian
151
2.48%
Other Asian
146
2.4%
African
122
2.01%
Total population: 6,079

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,502
30.37%
No qualifications
861
17.41%
Level 3 (A level)
775
15.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
731
14.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
629
12.72%
Total 16+ residents: 4,946

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
705
26.39%
Owns outright
673
25.2%
Social rents from council
586
21.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
480
17.97%
Other social rented
169
6.33%
Total households: 2,671

Property prices in Symonds Green

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £361,000 in Symonds Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,050 up to £719,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Symonds Green in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Symonds Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced28£350,000
Flats7£167,000
Detached10£578,125
Semi-Detached9£400,000

10 years median price trend in Symonds Green

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Symonds Green.

All postcodes in Symonds Green

SG12QZ

Bude Crescent

SG12RH

Torquay Crescent

SG12DL

Bessemer Drive

SG12NB

Cockerell Close

SG12RS

Torquay Crescent

SG12ET

Cavendish Road

SG12EQ

Hyatt Trading Estate

SG12RL

Torquay Crescent

SG12RP

Torquay Crescent

SG12TS

Dyes Lane

SG12PD

Fishers Green Road

SG12TU

Babbage Road

SG12AR

Prestatyn Close

SG12RA

Bude Crescent

SG12RT

Torquay Crescent

SG12HR

Skegness Road

SG12LD

Hopton Road

SG12PL

Fishers Green Road

SG12QW

Bude Crescent

SG12RJ

Torquay Crescent

SG12HX

Minehead Way

SG12PN

Bournemouth Road

SG12FW

Gunnels Wood Road

SG12RG

Torquay Crescent

SG12QR

Bude Crescent

SG12ST

Symonds Green

SG12PG

Jubilee Road

SG12QE

Scarborough Avenue

SG12HL

Scarborough Avenue

SG12XG

Whitehaven Green

SG12RN

Torquay Crescent

SG12HD

Scarborough Avenue

SG12HJ

Scarborough Avenue

SG12SN

Blyth Close

SG12RD

Bude Crescent

SG12GF

Caxton Way

SG12EU

Cavendish Road

SG12PH

Southsea Road

SG12HU

Minehead Way

SG12HZ

Minehead Way

SG12ZA

Brancaster View

SG12UR

Caxton Way

SG12QG

Scarborough Avenue

SG12QA

Scarborough Avenue

SG12JT

Aldeburgh Close

SG12QS

Bude Crescent

SG12DP

Norton Green

SG12XD

Caxton Way

SG12XL

Southwold Close

SG12LN

Yarmouth Road

SG12RZ

Brixham Close

SG12YZ

Mablethorpe Road

SG12YE

Perranporth Lane

SG12JB

Fishers Green

SG12QT

Bude Crescent

SG12NQ

Blyth Close

SG12JG

Hastings Close

SG12HN

Scarborough Avenue

SG12SG

Perranporth Lane

SG12QB

Scarborough Avenue

SG12EZ

Eastbourne Avenue

SG12GD

Vincent Gardens

SG12DF

Caxton Way

SG12RB

Bude Crescent

SG12JZ

Mundesley Close

SG12XP

Babbage Road

SG12JP

Caister Close

SG12HQ

Scarborough Avenue

SG12AL

Prestatyn Close

SG12PE

Lymington Road

SG12LJ

Blakeney Road

SG12JL

Minehead Way

SG12XU

Caxton Way

SG12XX

Aberdovey Way

SG12EF

Rutherford Close

SG12EP

Maxwell Road

SG12XJ

Berwick Close

SG12FQ

Symonds Green

SG12GU

Pigeonswick Close

SG12RW

Torquay Crescent

SG12RU

Brixham Close

SG12JR

Kessingland Avenue

SG12DY

Babbage Road

SG12QJ

Bude Crescent

SG12DX

Bessemer Drive

SG12SA

Brixham Close

SG12LF

Hopton Road

SG12QH

Scarborough Avenue

SG12EW

Maxwell Road

SG12EX

Eastbourne Avenue

SG12RX

Brixham Close

SG12LW

Yarmouth Road

SG12PB

Fishers Green Road

SG12JJ

Minehead Way

SG12PP

Fishers Green Road

SG12AZ

Morecambe Close

SG12HH

Scarborough Avenue

SG12HT

Skegness Road

SG12QP

Bude Crescent

SG12PJ

Southsea Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.