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Letchworth South East

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 53 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

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Letchworth South East Population

6,393

Population density

1,150.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

31.28(-1%)

Anti-social behaviour

20.02(+73%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.01(-21%)

Other theft

4.54(-17%)

Public order

2.97(-42%)

East of England average

Demographics

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

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

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 53 recent sales, the median property price is £407,000 in Letchworth South East area, with individual transactions ranging from £138,000 up to £1,095,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	23	£625,000	£425,500	£507,500	£740,000	£894,500
Flats	6	£167,000	£140,313	£147,938	£212,875	£225,875
Terraced	21	£306,000	£250,000	£290,000	£350,000	£407,000
Semi-Detached	3	£660,000	£617,250	£636,250	£877,500	£1,051,500

10 years median price trend in Letchworth South East

All postcodes in Letchworth South East

SG62JW

Radburn Way

SG62JR

Allison

SG62RF

Oakhill

SG62NT

Jarden

SG62QU

Maddles

SG62RX

Townley

SG62TJ

Crabtree Dell

SG62LE

Bayworth

SG62AR

Lordship Farmhouse

SG62AQ

Church Road

SG62DQ

Howard Drive

SG62JT

Allison

SG62DG

Howard Drive

SG62NB

Goldon

SG62EF

Radburn Way

SG62BB

Rudham Grove

SG62PZ

Lannock

SG62TX

Quinn Way

SG62SF

Rundells

SG62RU

Townley

SG62RA

Maddles

SG62NS

Jarden

SG62LZ

Goldon

SG62QW

Swanstand

SG62SQ

Rundells

SG62AJ

Letchworth Gate

SG62PD

Kyrkeby

SG62LT

Fleetwood

SG62RS

Townley

SG62PH

Newells

SG62AN

Manor Cottages

SG62TA

Milne Close

SG62NX

Jarden

SG62RB

Oakhill

SG62QN

Swanstand

SG62JE

Newlands

SG62TB

Kestrel Walk

SG62SG

Baldock Lane

SG62DP

Roxley Manor

SG62QF

Parkfield

SG62SU

Ennismore Close

SG62NN

Vincent

SG62QP

Swanstand

SG62SY

Blackmore

SG62QZ

Maddles

SG62LF

Denby

SG62SB

Upper Maylins

SG62TF

Netley Dell

SG62HZ

Brandles Road

SG62AS

Bray Cottages

SG62BU

Howard Drive

SG62NR

Jarden

SG62PT

Pryor Way

SG62QH

Parkfield

SG62RP

Townley

SG62BY

Bell Acre Gardens

SG62RT

Townley

SG62AE

Baldock Lane

SG62PW

Newells

SG62TG

Wyrley Dell

SG62PN

Newells

SG62DD

Radburn Way

SG62AX

Roxley Cottages

SG62TR

Farthing Drive

SG62TE

Lapwing Dell

SG62TP

Dents Close

SG62PU

Lannock

SG62BT

Howard Drive

SG62PA

Kyrkeby

SG62RD

Oakhill

SG62NA

Goldon

SG62TW

Penn Way

SG62LN

Ellice

SG62SX

Blackmore

SG62QD

Lannock

SG62PP

Whiteway

SG62AF

Willian Church Road

SG62LY

Goldon

SG62LU

Letchworth South East

SG62TY

Webb Close

SG62NU

Jarden

SG62SJ

Penn Way

SG62LA

Bayworth

SG62QT

Maddles

SG62SH

Penn Way

SG62AP

Lordship Cottages

SG62QE

Parkfield

SG62DE

Howard Drive

SG62BX

Howard Drive

SG62NE

Letchworth South East

SG62JA

Brandles Road

SG62RE

Oakhill

SG62LS

Fleetwood

SG62SP

Olden Mead

SG62SW

Pear Tree Dell

SG62RJ

Quills

SG62SZ

Blackmore

SG62DH

Howards Wood

SG62HL

Willian Way

SG62QB

Lannock

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Demographics

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Economics

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