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Symonds Green

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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 moderate 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

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Symonds Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 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
Detached13£585,000
Flats5£163,000
Semi-Detached11£456,000
Terraced31£340,000

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: 16/01/2026.