Postcode SG6 1BL is located in an urban city, within the Letchworth Norton ward of North Hertfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Letchworth East area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Letchworth East is £60,946 per year. The nearest station is Letchworth Garden City located about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Howard Park and Gardens.
Letchworth East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,901 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.
Letchworth East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Letchworth East is £60,946 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 166 ft away from SG6 1BL.
Letchworth East near SG6 1BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Letchworth Garden City located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Letchworth Garden City | N/A | Walking directions to Letchworth Garden City |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Howard Park and Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Howard Park and Gardens |
Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £559,000 in Letchworth Norton area, with individual transactions ranging from £104,000 up to £1,275,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £765,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £188,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £595,000 |
| Terraced | 8 | £331,750 |
10 year median price trend in Letchworth Norton
In the SG6 1BL postcode area, located within Letchworth East, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG6 1BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | Norton Way North, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1BS | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | Gakhall Stores | 2 Station Parade, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3AW | Walking directions to Gakhall Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Öncü Food Centre | 11 Eastcheap, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3DA | Walking directions to Öncü Food Centre |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 16-20 Central Approach, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3DP | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 46-48 Eastcheap, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3DD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for North Hertfordshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.