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Letchworth South East

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About

Letchworth South East is a primarily residential district situated on the edge of the world's first Garden City. The area features a mix of housing styles, from original early 20th-century homes to more modern developments, set along quiet, tree-lined streets. Its layout follows Garden City principles, with a focus on green spaces and community infrastructure integrated into the neighbourhoods.

The area is bordered by significant green corridors, including the Letchworth Greenway, which provides walking and cycling routes through former railway lines. It offers convenient access to the town centre's facilities while maintaining a quieter, suburban character. Local schools and community centres serve as focal points for residents within this planned environment.

Area overview

On average Letchworth South East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Letchworth South East is £62,604 per year. There are 2 schools in Letchworth South East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Letchworth South East is home to around 6,393 people, with a population density of about 1,150.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
32.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Letchworth South East Population
6,393
Population density
1,150.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.41(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.06(+91%)
Other theft
6.41(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.54(-29%)
Public order
2.66(-49%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,900
76.63%
Indian
378
5.91%
Other White
271
4.24%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
115
1.8%
Other Asian
103
1.61%
Total population: 6,394

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,719
32.72%
No qualifications
973
18.52%
Level 3 (A level)
782
14.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
740
14.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
589
11.21%
Total 16+ residents: 5,254

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
942
34.97%
Owns with a mortgage
716
26.58%
Other social rented
475
17.63%
Social rents from council
321
11.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
197
7.31%
Total households: 2,694

Property prices in Letchworth South East

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £412,250 in Letchworth South East area, with individual transactions ranging from £138,000 up to £972,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Letchworth South 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 South East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£615,000
Flats6£180,000
Semi-Detached5£542,000
Terraced20£310,000

10 years median price trend in Letchworth South East

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

All postcodes in Letchworth South East

SG62QB

Lannock

SG62JS

Allison

SG62NN

Vincent

SG62QS

Swanstand

SG62RT

Townley

SG62SW

Pear Tree Dell

SG62TA

Milne Close

SG62TH

Ashbourne Close

SG62TY

Webb Close

SG62BY

Bell Acre Gardens

SG62PP

Whiteway

SG62QH

Parkfield

SG62DF

Lordship Centre

SG62LQ

Denby

SG62TR

Farthing Drive

SG62AS

Bray Cottages

SG62EN

Baldock Road

SG62JY

Chatterton

SG62LL

Ellice

SG62NA

Goldon

SG62PY

Lannock

SG62QU

Maddles

SG62SD

Upper Maylins

SG62QW

Swanstand

SG62TF

Netley Dell

SG62JP

Allison

SG62PA

Kyrkeby

SG62ST

Yardley

SG62AZ

Howard Drive

SG62DP

Roxley Manor

SG62HZ

Brandles Road

SG62NH

Ivel Court

SG62QN

Swanstand

SG62BU

Howard Drive

SG62QX

Maddles

SG62PU

Lannock

SG62UD

Harvest Court

SG62QG

Parkfield

SG62RZ

Upper Maylins

SG62SS

Yardley

SG62JA

Brandles Road

SG62JX

Chatterton

SG62QD

Lannock

SG62RG

Oakhill

SG62RY

Townley

SG62SY

Blackmore

SG62TX

Quinn Way

SG62DH

Howards Wood

SG62PZ

Lannock

SG62BB

Rudham Grove

SG62RD

Oakhill

SG62PF

Kyrkeby

SG62AY

Baldock Lane

SG62LA

Bayworth

SG62PN

Newells

SG62HL

Willian Way

SG62JU

Chatterton

SG62RJ

Quills

SG62BA

Chalkfield

SG62ER

Baldock Road

SG62QY

Maddles

SG62QA

Lannock

SG62QT

Maddles

SG62RS

Townley

SG62BS

Bell Acre

SG62BT

Howard Drive

SG62EF

Radburn Way

SG62JE

Newlands

SG62JR

Allison

SG62AP

Lordship Cottages

SG62JT

Allison

SG62JW

Radburn Way

SG62SQ

Rundells

SG62AQ

Church Road

SG62QL

Swanstand

SG62PQ

Kyrkeby

SG62RU

Townley

SG62UA

Creamery Court

SG62AF

Willian Church Road

SG62AG

Church Road

SG62LF

Denby

SG62LY

Goldon

SG62PL

Newells

SG62RH

Oakhill

SG62FB

Freeman Drive

SG62LE

Bayworth

SG62NS

Jarden

SG62TN

Penn Way

SG62AJ

Letchworth Gate

SG62AU

Whitechurch Gardens

SG62AR

Lordship Farmhouse

SG62TE

Lapwing Dell

SG62AW

Willian Cottages

SG62TP

Dents Close

SG62PJ

Newells

SG62QZ

Maddles

SG62NE

Letchworth South East

SG62QP

Swanstand

SG62SZ

Blackmore

SG62TB

Kestrel Walk

Data Sources

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