Postcode SG6 1QU 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 high crime levels, with around 90.0 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 4 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 16,519 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Letchworth East has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 39.0% 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 road, approximately 324 ft away from SG6 1QU.
Letchworth East near SG6 1QU 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 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 1QU postcode area, located within Letchworth East, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG6 1QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier Basra Stores | Pixmore Avenue, North Hertfordshire, SG6 1QX | Walking directions to Premier Basra Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Saroye Stores | 101 Pixmore Avenue, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1QX | Walking directions to Saroye Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Baldock Road, North Hertfordshire, SG6 2JJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Avenue One, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2HB | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Shop n Drive | Bell Acre, North Hertfordshire, SG6 2BY | Walking directions to Shop n Drive |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.