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About

Ermine ward lies in the northernmost part of Letchworth Garden City, within the North Hertfordshire district. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of post-war housing developments and some earlier 20th-century homes. Its layout follows the Garden City principles of its surroundings, with numerous green spaces and tree-lined streets integrated into the neighbourhoods. The ward is bordered by agricultural land to the north, emphasising its position on the edge of the town.

A central feature is the Jackmans Estate, a significant post-war housing area built to accommodate the town's growth. Local facilities include the North Herts Leisure Centre, providing a hub for community activity, and several primary schools serving the area. The Norton Common nature reserve extends into the ward's southern boundary, offering woodland and meadow walks. Public transport links connect residents to Letchworth town centre and wider rail services.

Area overview

On average Ermine has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 12.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ermine is £71,155 per year. There are 4 schools in Ermine: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
12.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Ermine

Median price£595,000
Price per sq ft£457
Sales (last 12 months)16
Typical range (middle 50%)£441K – £847K

Based on 16 recent sales, the median property price is £595,000 (about £457 per square foot) in Ermine area, with individual transactions ranging from £370,000 up to £1,675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ermine over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£843,000£482
Semi-Detached6£450,000£445
Terraced1£418,000£457

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ermine

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ermine.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£830,000£287,500£532,500
2017£760,000£450,250£372,500
2018£642,500£485,725£400,000
2019£760,000£470,000£450,000
2020£762,500£447,500£400,000
2021£705,000£420,000£400,000
2022£822,500£600,000£445,000
2023£707,500£735,000£436,000
2024£675,000£447,500£425,000
2025£842,500£432,000£436,500
2026£675,000£505,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ermine.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ermine.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£374£534£733
2017£350£375£408
2018£362£443
2019£433£364£444
2020£377£392£401
2021£393£370£434
2022£429£435£419
2023£412£498£347
2024£438£455£454
2025£417£445£318
2026£551£445
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ermine.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ermine in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Ermine

What is the average house price in Ermine?

The median sale price in Ermine is £595,000 (about £457 per square foot) based on 16 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Ermine?

Ermine has 4 primary schools (4 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Ermine?

Ermine scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Ermine sits around rank 22,435 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Ermine?

The average household income in Ermine is around £71,155 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Ermine?

Ermine is represented by 1 elected councillor: Martin Lawrence Prescott (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Ermine

SG89QB

Church Lane

SG90QA

Whiteley Lane

SG89RJ

Dane End

SG88DP

Cambridge Road

SG88LR

Park Farm Lane

SG89QD

Church Gate

SG88AQ

Crossways

SG88EP

Burrs Lane

SG88JB

London Road

SG88HP

Picknage Road

SG88HN

Cambridge Road

SG88EL

Burrs Lane

SG88AP

Church Lane

SG88BN

Barkway Road

SG88BA

Willow Close

SG89PN

Police Row

SG88FB

Millcroft Court

SG88NB

Stocking Lane

SG89QG

The Grange

SG88BZ

Windmill Close

SG89SG

The Street

SG88ND

Bell Lane

SG90QB

London Road

SG88AL

Church Lane

SG88JU

Pudding Lane

SG88ER

Townsend Close

SG88LB

Shaftenhoe End Road

SG88DA

Ermine

SG88LP

Cambridge Road

SG88HH

Royston Road

SG89SP

Kelshall Street

SG88DY

Barkway Road

SG88LF

Shaftenhoe End

SG88LL

Smiths End Lane

SG88JS

Church End

SG89QH

Hoops Lane

SG88JH

The Mount

SG88BY

Chapel Close

SG89RP

London Road

SG88DB

Periwinkle Close

SG89SD

North End

SG89QL

Hay Green

SG88AN

Church Close

SG88BD

London Road

SG89TT

Tuthill Court

SG89PZ

Pedlars Lane

SG89NP

Baldock Road

SG88JX

Pudding Lane

SG88HX

High Street

SG88NA

Bell Lane

SG88LU

Park Lane Cottage

SG88BG

Brickyard Lane

SG90QZ

Ermine

SG89QE

Police Row

SG89RB

Rooks Nest Lane

SG89PX

Pedlars Lane

SG88BJ

Crow Lane

SG88JG

The Mount

SG89PS

Ermine

SG88HR

High Street

SG88LD

Shaftenhoe End

SG89PT

Bell Terrace

SG88EE

High Street

SG88AU

Blacksmiths Lane

SG88LA

Picknage Road

SG88FE

Draytons Close

SG89GD

Baldock Road

SG88NQ

Bury End

SG76SF

Slip End

SG88JZ

School Lane

SG88LS

Park Farm Lane

SG89SJ

The Street

SG88LT

Park Farm Lane

SG89PJ

Fox Lane

SG88EQ

Burrs Lane

SG89RG

Dane End

SG89QA

Church Lane

SG89SN

Ermine

SG88EW

The Kilns

SG88BU

Royston Road

SG88DS

Greenbury Close

SG88JR

Church End

SG89RE

Sandon Road

SG88AX

Blacksmiths Lane

SG89QP

Haywood Lane

SG88EB

High Street

SG88HB

Ash Mill

SG89SH

The Street

SG88JF

Horseshoe Close

SG88DE

Newsells Village

SG89QN

Hay Green

SG88ES

Gas Lane

SG88DW

Highfield Grove

SG88AS

Church Lane

SG88ED

High Street

SG88DU

The Joint

SG88AZ

The Joint

SG88BB

London Road

SG88EA

High Street

SG88HT

High Street

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.