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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.

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.