Postcode SG6 1NE 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 147.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× 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 Baldock, about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Avenue Park.
Letchworth East has an average 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 population each year.
Approximately 14.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 126 ft away from SG6 1NE.
Letchworth East near SG6 1NE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Baldock located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Baldock | N/A | Walking directions to Baldock |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Avenue Park | Medium | Walking directions to Avenue Park |
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 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG6 1NE.
In the SG6 1NE postcode area, located within Letchworth East, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG6 1NE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Lidl | Jubilee Road, North Hertfordshire, SG6 1WG | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Baldock Road, North Hertfordshire, SG6 1UP | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Third Avenue, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2HX | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Avenue One, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2HU | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 1NE, 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 1NE records about 148 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 1NE in Letchworth East is £338,500 (about £396 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to SG6 1NE, including St Mary's Infants' School (Good), St Mary's Junior Mixed School (Good) and Brandles School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SG6 1NE is Baldock, about 1,445 m away.
SG6 1NE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,940 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 1NE 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.