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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
36.9(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.32(+67%)
Shoplifting
8.79(+24%)
Other theft
7.8(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.68(+20%)
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 57 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 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
Detached7£750,000
Flats17£200,000
Semi-Detached14£528,500
Terraced19£410,000

10 years median price trend in Letchworth East

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.