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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 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
53
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
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

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 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)

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
Detached23£625,000
Flats6£167,000
Terraced21£306,000
Semi-Detached3£660,000

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

SG62AT

Alban Road

SG62PQ

Kyrkeby

SG62SN

Rookes Close

SG62PG

Kyrkeby

SG62PX

Lannock

SG62SR

Yardley

SG62LR

Fleetwood

SG62LB

Bayworth

SG62AG

Church Road

SG62UD

Harvest Court

SG62LW

Ellice

SG62RQ

Oakhill

SG62TQ

Thristers Close

SG62AZ

Howard Drive

SG62RY

Townley

SG62AB

Willian Road

SG62LD

Bayworth

SG62JS

Allison

SG62NZ

Jarden

SG62NH

Ivel Court

SG62LG

Denby

SG62AH

Wymondley Road

SG62PJ

Newells

SG62SA

Upper Maylins

SG62LX

Letchworth South East

SG62ER

Baldock Road

SG62PL

Newells

SG62JZ

Radburn Way

SG62AW

Willian Cottages

SG62PF

Kyrkeby

SG62QS

Swanstand

SG62NP

Jarden

SG62GA

Willow Court

SG62RH

Oakhill

SG62SL

Stanefield

SG62PB

Kyrkeby

SG62JU

Chatterton

SG62EN

Baldock Road

SG62NL

Radburn Way

SG62EA

Baldock Lane

SG62FB

Freeman Drive

SG62LL

Ellice

SG62PY

Lannock

SG62PE

Kyrkeby

SG62QL

Swanstand

SG62NY

Jarden

SG62QY

Maddles

SG62QG

Parkfield

SG62AY

Baldock Lane

SG62BS

Bell Acre

SG62PR

Kyrkeby

SG62ND

Goldon

SG62LJ

Ellice

SG62TN

Penn Way

SG62JY

Chatterton

SG62JJ

Radburn Way

SG62TH

Ashbourne Close

SG62JB

Brandles Road

SG62BA

Chalkfield

SG62RR

Townley

SG62SD

Upper Maylins

SG62QJ

Swanstand

SG62JX

Chatterton

SG62JP

Allison

SG62BQ

Howard Gate

SG62NW

Jarden

SG62RL

Maddles

SG62SS

Yardley

SG62ST

Yardley

SG62QA

Lannock

SG62UA

Creamery Court

SG62EJ

Baldock Road

SG62RZ

Upper Maylins

SG62RG

Oakhill

SG62QX

Maddles

SG62LQ

Denby

SG62TZ

Schoolfields

SG62LP

Fleetwood

SG62QQ

Parkfield

SG62AU

Whitechurch Gardens

SG62DF

Lordship Centre

Data Sources

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