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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.

Data Sources

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