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SG1 2XD

Caxton Way

Symonds Green

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Detailed insights for SG1 2XD

Overview

Postcode SG1 2XD is located in an urban city, within the Symonds Green ward of Stevenage in the East of England region, and forms part of the Symonds Green area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Symonds Green is £58,270 per year. The nearest station is Stevenage, about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
18.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Symonds Green has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,209 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Symonds Green has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.8%

Approximately 18.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Symonds Green is £58,270 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 235 ft away from SG1 2XD.

Flood risk

No risk

Symonds Green near SG1 2XD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stevenage located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SG1 2XD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Stevenage

N/A

Walking directions to Stevenage

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
389
Population density
216.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.8(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.67(+53%)
Other theft
11.13(+103%)
Vehicle crime
7.2(+64%)
Public order
6.54(+28%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
294
74.81%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
18
4.58%
Other White
17
4.33%
Pakistani
10
2.54%
African
7
1.78%
Total population: 393

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
30.13%
Level 3 (A level)
61
19.55%
No qualifications
53
16.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
13.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
13.78%
Total 16+ residents: 312

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
33.94%
Owns with a mortgage
53
32.12%
Social rents from council
26
15.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
12.12%
Other social rented
5
3.03%
Total households: 165

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.

Recent sales

There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG1 2XD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG1 2XD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 20266, Pigeonswick Close, Stevenage, SG1 2GUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£190,000
02 Oct 2025Unit 12, Stevenage Leisure Park, Stevenage, SG1 2UAOtherLeasehold£65,000

Schools

In the SG1 2XD postcode area, located within Symonds Green, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SG1 2XD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 mi16 plusNorth Hertfordshire CollegeFurther education

Good

0.9 miPrimaryBroom Barns Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.9 miPrimaryWoolenwick Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG1 2XD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SG1 2XD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miAsdaMonkswood Way, Stevenage, SG1 1LAWalking directions to Asda

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Stevenage district (2025-26).

Band A£1,521
Band B£1,774
Band C£2,028
Band D£2,281
Band E£2,788
Band F£3,295
Band G£3,802
Band H£4,563

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SG1 2XD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jeff Bullock

Symonds Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Kevin Bonavia

Stevenage - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictStevenageE07000243
Parliamentary ConstituencyStevenageE14001516
WardSymonds GreenE05015635
ParishStevenage, unparished areaE43000080
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Symonds GreenE02004948
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stevenage 005DE01023798
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced2008-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SG1 2XD

Is SG1 2XD (Symonds Green) safe?

The area around SG1 2XD records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SG1 2XD?

The median sale price around SG1 2XD in Symonds Green is £351,250 (about £380 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SG1 2XD?

There are 6 schools close to SG1 2XD, including North Hertfordshire College (Good), Broom Barns Primary School (Good) and Woolenwick Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SG1 2XD?

The closest station to SG1 2XD is Stevenage, about 677 m away.

How deprived is the area around SG1 2XD?

SG1 2XD scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,209 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SG1 2XD (Symonds Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stevenage covering SG1 2XD is Kevin Bonavia (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jeff Bullock (Reform UK).

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.