Postcode SG6 1FZ is located in an urban city, within the Letchworth South East ward of North Hertfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Letchworth East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Letchworth East is £60,946 per year. The nearest station is Letchworth Garden City, about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Howard Park and Gardens.
Letchworth East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,734 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Letchworth East has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG6 1FZ.
Letchworth East near SG6 1FZ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 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 69 recent sales, the median property price is £338,500 (about £396 per square foot) in Letchworth South East area, with individual transactions ranging from £147,250 up to £1,200,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £550,000 | £452 |
| Detached | 7 | £540,000 | £493 |
| Terraced | 35 | £335,000 | £389 |
| Flats | 15 | £212,000 | £334 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £618,000 | £193,750 | £357,500 | £265,000 |
| 2017 | £495,000 | £190,500 | £423,500 | £285,000 |
| 2018 | £612,500 | £204,500 | £450,000 | £275,000 |
| 2019 | £510,000 | £188,000 | £425,000 | £277,000 |
| 2020 | £550,000 | £206,000 | £477,500 | £308,000 |
| 2021 | £562,500 | £205,000 | £450,000 | £330,000 |
| 2022 | £580,000 | £209,500 | £507,000 | £327,000 |
| 2023 | £708,000 | £227,500 | £500,250 | £343,000 |
| 2024 | £570,000 | £195,000 | £497,500 | £357,500 |
| 2025 | £640,000 | £222,500 | £530,000 | £339,250 |
| 2026 | £1,200,000 | £202,500 | £600,000 | £337,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £404 | £309 | £361 | £301 |
| 2017 | £444 | £319 | £382 | £291 |
| 2018 | £418 | £257 | £439 | £306 |
| 2019 | £423 | £287 | £421 | £300 |
| 2020 | £434 | £313 | £426 | £329 |
| 2021 | £475 | £339 | £404 | £332 |
| 2022 | £544 | £336 | £385 | £350 |
| 2023 | £465 | £381 | £478 | £374 |
| 2024 | £445 | £318 | £481 | £351 |
| 2025 | £561 | £292 | £476 | £370 |
| 2026 | £493 | £336 | £439 | £409 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG6 1FZ.
In the SG6 1FZ postcode area, located within Letchworth East, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG6 1FZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Saroye Stores | 101 Pixmore Avenue, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1QX | Walking directions to Saroye Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Basra Stores | Pixmore Avenue, North Hertfordshire, SG6 1QX | Walking directions to Premier Basra Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Baldock Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2EJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Avenue One, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2HU | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | Norton Way North, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1BS | Walking directions to Asda Express |
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.
Elected local representatives for SG6 1FZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mick Debenham
Letchworth South East - Elected 2 May 2024
Sadie Billing
Letchworth South East - Elected 2 May 2024
Tamsin Le Ann Scott Thomas
Letchworth South East - Elected 2 May 2024
Chris Hinchliff
North East Hertfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SG6 1FZ records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around SG6 1FZ in Letchworth East is £338,500 (about £396 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to SG6 1FZ, including Hillshott Infant School and Nursery (Good), Pixmore Junior School (Good) and Garden City Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SG6 1FZ is Letchworth Garden City, about 956 m away.
SG6 1FZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,734 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for North East Hertfordshire covering SG6 1FZ is Chris Hinchliff (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Mick Debenham (Labour and Co-operative Party), Sadie Billing (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Tamsin Le Ann Scott Thomas (Labour and Co-operative Party).
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.