Postcode SG6 1WU 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 Baldock located about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Avenue Park.
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 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 of residents in Letchworth East is £48,200 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 302 ft away from SG6 1WU.
Letchworth East near SG6 1WU 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Baldock | N/A | Walking directions to Baldock |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Avenue Park | Medium | Walking directions to Avenue Park |
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 1WU 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 1WU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Jubilee Road, North Hertfordshire, SG6 1WG | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 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 2HB | Walking directions to Aldi |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.