Postcode SG6 1LB 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 147.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Letchworth East is £48,200 per year. The nearest station is Letchworth Garden City located about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 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 moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,940 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Letchworth East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 147.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 11.2% 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 of residents in Letchworth East is £48,200 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 297 ft away from SG6 1LB.
Letchworth East near SG6 1LB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Howard Park and Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Howard Park and Gardens |
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Letchworth South East area, with individual transactions ranging from £138,000 up to £1,162,575.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £640,000 |
| Flats | 17 | £212,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £515,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £355,000 |
10 year median price trend in Letchworth South East
In the SG6 1LB postcode area, located within Letchworth East, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG6 1LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | Norton Way North, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1BS | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.4 mi | Triangle Stores | 100A Common View, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1DQ | Walking directions to Triangle Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Saroye Stores | 101 Pixmore Avenue, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1QX | Walking directions to Saroye Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Premier Basra Stores | Pixmore Avenue, North Hertfordshire, SG6 1QX | Walking directions to Premier Basra Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Avenue One, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2HB | Walking directions to Aldi |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.