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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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 1 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

Median price£365,000
Price per sq ft£406
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£291K – £622K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 (about £406 per square foot) in Letchworth South East area, with individual transactions ranging from £147,250 up to £1,095,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Letchworth South East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£645,000£473
Semi-Detached3£625,000£506
Terraced23£310,000£335
Flats7£200,000£291

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Letchworth South East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Letchworth South East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£500,000£226,500£372,500£250,000
2017£485,000£172,500£420,000£275,000
2018£490,500£191,000£370,000£270,000
2019£525,000£185,000£345,000£268,000
2020£505,000£185,000£480,000£285,000
2021£539,000£197,500£445,000£300,000
2022£620,000£189,000£451,000£324,000
2023£577,500£193,500£407,500£310,000
2024£577,500£186,500£430,000£316,000
2025£615,000£182,000£636,250£316,300
2026£620,000£192,000£860,000£325,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Letchworth South East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Letchworth South East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£388£283£388£362
2017£398£255£371£281
2018£382£251£579£310
2019£385£246£352£293
2020£421£291£477£278
2021£459£279£460£320
2022£479£276£396£351
2023£467£310£400£340
2024£439£281£459£323
2025£462£285£521£357
2026£496£328£468£310
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Letchworth South East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Letchworth South East in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.