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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

SG12GB

Vincent Mews

SG12QL

Bude Crescent

SG12EY

Eastbourne Avenue

SG12PW

Filey Close

SG12UW

Porthcawl Close

SG12JX

Dunwich Farm

SG12JN

Filey Close

SG12JQ

Brighton Way

SG12QU

Bude Crescent

SG12HY

Minehead Way

SG12JH

Minehead Way

SG12HA

Symonds Green Road

SG12JW

Filey Close

SG12LE

Hopton Road

SG12HB

Symonds Green Road

SG12HP

Symonds Green

SG12JS

Gorleston Close

SG12PA

Huntingdon Road

SG12QQ

Scarborough Avenue

SG12AW

Colwyn Close

SG12LG

Hopton Road

SG12BF

Morecambe Close

SG12HS

Skegness Road

SG12ZE

Symonds Green

SG12HF

Scarborough Avenue

SG12AJ

Prestatyn Close

SG12YQ

Perranporth Lane

SG12AQ

Prestatyn Close

SG12RR

Torquay Crescent

SG12LH

Blakeney Road

SG12LA

Bawdsey Close

SG12LL

Blakeney Road

SG12JF

Shoreham Close

SG12RY

Brixham Close

SG12EE

Crompton Road

SG12NJ

Angotts Mead

SG12JA

Fishers Green

SG12XS

Caxton Way

SG12HE

Scarborough Avenue

SG12QN

Bude Crescent

SG12QY

Bude Crescent

SG12YY

Perranporth Lane

SG12PQ

Barry Court

SG12QX

Bude Crescent

SG12DS

Chadwell Road

SG12JD

Newlyn Close

SG12HW

Scarborough Avenue

SG12LB

Corton Close

SG12RF

Runswick Court

SG12AT

Colwyn Close

SG12NU

Bridge Road West

SG12RQ

Torquay Crescent

SG12UG

Caxton Way

SG12QD

Scarborough Avenue

SG12HG

Scarborough Avenue

SG12RE

Bude Crescent

SG12JU

Sheringham Avenue

SG12QF

Scarborough Avenue

SG12YG

Lowestoft Gardens

Data Sources

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