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About

Symonds Green is a residential ward in the northeast of Stevenage, bordered by the A1(M) motorway to the east. The area is characterised by post-war housing, with a mix of terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and low-rise flats. Its layout includes numerous cul-de-sacs and green spaces, with the local Symonds Green Park providing a central recreational area. The ward contains several schools and community facilities, serving its predominantly residential function within the town's structure.

The local landscape is marked by mature trees and hedgerows lining the streets. A specific local landmark is the 'Green Man' public house, a longstanding social hub. The ward is connected to Stevenage town centre via regular bus services along Gunnels Wood Road. While largely self-contained, the area's proximity to the motorway provides direct road links to neighbouring towns and the wider region.

Area overview

On average Symonds Green has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 25.8% 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 £58,361 per year. There are 2 schools in Symonds Green: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
25.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Symonds Green

Median price£351,250
Price per sq ft£380
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£295K – £384K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £351,250 (about £380 per square foot) in Symonds Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,050 up to £660,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Symonds Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£544,250£424
Semi-Detached10£373,500£403
Terraced27£340,000£378
Flats6£168,750£349

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Symonds Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Symonds Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£484,995£165,000£298,995£277,000
2017£499,995£168,750£370,048£289,973
2018£862,500£172,000£297,500£289,998
2019£438,000£180,000£305,000£280,000
2020£548,750£160,000£400,000£280,000
2021£520,000£157,500£400,000£305,000
2022£500,000£210,000£450,000£337,500
2023£600,000£176,250£441,750£345,500
2024£592,500£215,000£457,500£330,000
2025£570,000£161,500£445,500£345,000
2026£545,000£195,000£300,000£320,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Symonds Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Symonds Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£366£362£408£308
2017£357£346£397£300
2018£325£319£379£310
2019£363£343£346£337
2020£365£326£327£296
2021£400£339£418£334
2022£440£381£469£355
2023£415£355£401£364
2024£422£393£401£348
2025£417£327£410£365
2026£390£377£303£476
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Symonds Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

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.