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SG1 2YE

Perranporth Lane

Symonds Green

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Detailed insights for SG1 2YE

Overview

Postcode SG1 2YE 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% 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 1.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

4/10

Symonds Green has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,945 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Symonds Green has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.1%

Approximately 3.1% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from SG1 2YE.

Flood risk

N/A

Symonds Green near SG1 2YE 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
362
Population density
1,013.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.08(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.25(+66%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.02(-5%)
Other theft
4.21(-23%)
Vehicle crime
4.21(-4%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
339
93.39%
Other White
8
2.2%
Irish
6
1.65%
Other
3
0.83%
Indian
2
0.55%
Total population: 363

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
88
28.21%
Level 3 (A level)
56
17.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
15.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
47
15.06%
No qualifications
41
13.14%
Total 16+ residents: 312

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
94
58.39%
Owns with a mortgage
52
32.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
4.35%
Social rents from council
3
1.86%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.86%
Total households: 161

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 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG1 2YE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG1 2YE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Feb 202520, Fishers Green, Stevenage, SG1 2JADetachedFreehold£750,000
10 Oct 202516, Brighton Way, Stevenage, SG1 2JQTerracedFreehold£337,000
12 May 202517, Skegness Road, Stevenage, SG1 2HRTerracedFreehold£400,000
30 Apr 20256, Skegness Road, Stevenage, SG1 2HRFlatsLeasehold£177,000
30 Apr 202653, Kessingland Avenue, Stevenage, SG1 2JRDetachedFreehold£600,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SG1 2YE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miSecondaryThe Saint John Henry Newman Catholic SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miPrimaryWoolenwick Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryWoolenwick Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG1 2YE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SG1 2YE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSainsbury'sBaron Court, Stevenage, SG1 4RRWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.5 miPremier Store10 Fisher's Green Road, Stevenage, SG1 2PBWalking directions to Premier Store

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 2YE, 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 005AE01023795
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced2024-09-01

Frequently asked questions about SG1 2YE

Is SG1 2YE (Symonds Green) safe?

The area around SG1 2YE records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 2YE?

The median sale price around SG1 2YE 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 2YE?

There are 4 schools close to SG1 2YE, including The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School (Good), Woolenwick Junior School (Good) and Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SG1 2YE?

SG1 2YE scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,945 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Stevenage covering SG1 2YE 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.