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Letchworth South East

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About

Letchworth South East is a residential area located in the northern part of Hertfordshire, England. It forms part of the wider Letchworth Garden City, known for its planned layout and green spaces. The area features a mix of housing, including semi-detached homes and terraced properties, with some post-war developments. Local amenities include schools, parks, and small retail outlets, catering to everyday needs.

The area is well-connected by road, with the A1(M) nearby providing links to Stevenage, London, and Cambridge. Public transport options include bus services to Letchworth town centre and surrounding areas. Letchworth South East retains a suburban feel, with tree-lined streets and open spaces like Howard Park. The nearby town centre offers additional shopping, leisure, and cultural facilities.

Area overview

On average Letchworth South East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Letchworth South East is £46,000 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).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
32%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 58 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 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
Detached25£615,000
Flats6£190,750
Semi-Detached6£528,500
Terraced21£312,000

10 years median price trend in Letchworth South East

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.