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Letchworth South West

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About

Letchworth South West is a residential neighbourhood on the edge of the world's first Garden City. Its layout follows the original principles, with tree-lined streets and homes set back behind generous front gardens. The area is largely composed of interwar and post-war housing, offering a mix of semi-detached and detached properties.

The western boundary is defined by the Icknield Way Path, a long-distance trail following an ancient route. This gives direct access to the open countryside and farmland of the Hitchin Gap. Local amenities are focused around the Round Diamond, a distinctive circular green space that serves as a community hub.

Area overview

On average Letchworth South West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Letchworth South West is £79,310 per year. There are 6 schools in Letchworth South West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Letchworth South West is home to around 7,416 people, with a population density of about 1,622.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
18.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Letchworth South West Population
7,416
Population density
1,622.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.09(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.09(+74%)
Shoplifting
19.69(+188%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.55(+19%)
Public order
7.01(+37%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,700
76.86%
Other White
428
5.77%
Indian
336
4.53%
Other
119
1.6%
White and Asian (mixed)
108
1.46%
Total population: 7,416

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,835
46.83%
Level 3 (A level)
848
14.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
750
12.39%
No qualifications
736
12.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
514
8.49%
Total 16+ residents: 6,054

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,290
41.82%
Owns with a mortgage
820
26.58%
Other social rented
431
13.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
300
9.72%
Social rents from council
186
6.03%
Total households: 3,085

Property prices in Letchworth South West

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £555,000 in Letchworth South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,500 up to £1,375,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Letchworth South West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached19£600,000
Flats14£235,000
Detached31£700,000
Terraced11£400,000

10 years median price trend in Letchworth South West

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

All postcodes in Letchworth South West

SG63BQ

Station Road

SG69SU

Gernon Road

SG63SP

Campers Avenue

SG63RT

Parker Close

SG63NJ

Manor Way

SG63DU

Gernon Road

SG63JR

Cloisters Road

SG63RL

High Avenue

SG63TS

Eastcheap

SG63LL

Hitchin Road

SG63PH

Broadway

SG69SR

Gernon Road

SG69TH

Gernon Road

SG62DJ

Whitethorn Lane

SG63WA

Bennett Court

SG62EU

Bowershott

SG63RA

Hillbrow

SG63DP

Central Approach

SG63ER

Openshaw Way

SG63AL

Station Place

SG63PZ

Highfield

SG63PA

Eastcheap

SG69TA

Gernon Road

SG62DS

Waysbrook

SG63NA

Hitchin Road

SG63AY

Broadwater Dale

SG63BA

Station Road

SG63EQ

Leys Avenue

SG63NR

Letchworth Lane

SG63QU

Campers Road

SG69TG

Gernon Road

SG63PN

Sollershott East

SG63LB

Baldock Road

SG62EY

Lawrence Avenue

SG62HA

Berkeley

SG63AZ

Station Road

SG63LR

Pasture Road

SG63JS

Cloisters Road

SG63EW

Leys Avenue

SG63RQ

West View

SG69SH

Letchworth South West

SG63EP

Leys Avenue

SG63RW

Burnell Walk

SG62EX

Lawrence Avenue

SG69TD

Gernon Road

SG63LT

Hitchin Road

SG69TQ

Letchworth South West

SG62HH

Willian Way

SG69SP

Letchworth South West

SG63ET

Station Road

SG69SE

Letchworth South West

SG63TA

Eastcheap

SG63SS

Westbury Place

SG62DU

Waysmeet

SG63JT

Cloisters Lawn

SG63LU

Hitchin Road

SG63RR

High Avenue

SG63EA

Leys Avenue

SG63TT

Letchworth South West

SG61TB

Paddock Close

SG63BL

Openshaw Way

SG63QY

Burnell Rise

SG69SY

Gernon Road

SG63UB

Chaomans

SG63RD

Hillbrow

SG63JU

The Gardens

SG63HW

Gernon Walk

SG63HQ

Broadwater Dale

SG63TZ

Aubreys

SG69TP

Gernon Road

SG63HF

Broadwater Avenue

SG61FU

Norton Way South

SG63NB

Old Westbury

SG63GY

Sollershott East

SG63TP

Pixmore Way

SG63RJ

Chiltern View

SG63HS

Gernon Road

SG63SF

Station Way

SG63EJ

Commerce Way

SG63HE

Broadwater Avenue

Data Sources

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