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Letchworth East

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About

Letchworth East is a residential district on the eastern side of the world's first Garden City. The area is characterised by wide, tree-lined avenues and homes built in the distinctive early 20th-century Arts and Crafts style, following the original town planning principles. Green verges and communal greens are common features between the streets.

The area includes the former Spirella Lawn Tennis Club grounds, now a quiet public green space. It is primarily a settled neighbourhood with local shops and schools serving the community, set within the broader Garden City layout that prioritises open space and separation from industrial zones.

Area overview

On average Letchworth East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Letchworth East is £60,946 per year. There are 2 schools in Letchworth East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Letchworth East is home to around 8,075 people, with a population density of about 2,327.4 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
24.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Letchworth East Population
8,075
Population density
2,327.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.54(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.95(+64%)
Other theft
8.92(+63%)
Shoplifting
7.93(+16%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.81(+7%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,232
77.19%
Indian
420
5.2%
Other White
414
5.13%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
185
2.29%
Caribbean
110
1.36%
Total population: 8,074

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,499
38.97%
No qualifications
981
15.3%
Level 3 (A level)
952
14.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
888
13.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
696
10.85%
Total 16+ residents: 6,413

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
981
28.28%
Owns outright
912
26.29%
Other social rented
832
23.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
447
12.89%
Social rents from council
202
5.82%
Total households: 3,469

Property prices in Letchworth East

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £420,650 in Letchworth East area, with individual transactions ranging from £104,000 up to £875,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Letchworth East 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 Letchworth East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats19£200,000
Detached9£630,000
Terraced29£405,000
Semi-Detached17£532,000

10 years median price trend in Letchworth East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Letchworth East.

All postcodes in Letchworth East

SG61UG

Amor Way

SG61BH

Norton Way North

SG61QZ

Pearsall Close

SG64TR

Nevells Road

SG61AA

Norton Road

SG62TT

Fourth Avenue

SG61SN

The Crescent

SG61WT

Icknield Way

SG61BT

Glebe Road

SG61RD

Jackmans Place

SG64ER

Nevells Road

SG61BP

Norton Way North

SG62HN

Fifth Avenue

SG61RQ

Jackmans Place

SG64HG

Hawthorn Hill

SG61JE

Birds Hill

SG61QF

Ridge Avenue

SG61PJ

Birds Hill

SG61PN

Ridge Road

SG61FZ

Ascot Drive

SG61TX

Kristiansand Way

SG61RN

Pixmore Avenue

SG62HU

Avenue One

SG61BL

Norton Way North

SG61JY

Works Road

SG61UB

Haysman Close

SG61EQ

Temple Gardens

SG61LH

Arden Press Way

SG61RH

Jackmans Place

SG61DS

Glebe Road

SG64HR

Longmead

SG61DH

North Avenue

SG69JL

Letchworth South East

SG61EF

Icknield Way

SG62EL

Baldock Road

SG62WW

Avenue One

SG69GZ

Avenue One

SG61RF

Jackmans Place

SG64ES

Bridge Road

SG61RR

Shaftesbury Industrial Centre

SG61DL

Pascal Way

SG61RU

Norton Way South

SG61QL

Gillison Close

SG61JT

Protea Way

SG61LP

Works Road

SG75NG

Letchworth South East

SG62HW

Avenue One

SG61JS

Pixmore Avenue

SG64UD

Cross Street

SG61TU

Kristiansand Way

SG61FA

Hartington Place

SG61WB

Dunhams Court

SG61FN

Wissen Drive

SG61JH

Dunham's Lane

SG61EX

Icknield Way

SG64HL

Cowslip Hill

SG61FB

Oakfield Business Corner

SG61JG

Pixmore Avenue

SG62TS

Fifth Avenue

SG61EA

Green Lane

SG61DU

Glebe Road

SG64UF

Icknield Way

SG61HJ

Flint Road

SG61DB

Cromwell Green

SG61FJ

Lacerta Court

SG61RE

Jackmans Place

SG61RY

Rushby Mead

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.