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SG6 2FB

Freeman Drive

Letchworth South East

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Detailed insights for SG6 2FB

Overview

Postcode SG6 2FB 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 South East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Letchworth South East is £62,604 per year. The nearest station is Letchworth Garden City, about 0.8 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.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
22.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Letchworth South East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,004 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Letchworth South East has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.4%

Approximately 22.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Letchworth South East is £62,604 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 113 ft away from SG6 2FB.

Flood risk

N/A

Letchworth South East near SG6 2FB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Letchworth Garden City located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SG6 2FB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Letchworth Garden City

N/A

Walking directions to Letchworth Garden City

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SG6 2FB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHoward Park and GardensLargeWalking directions to Howard Park and Gardens

Area Profile

Population
258
Population density
3,189.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.4(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.09(+100%)
Other theft
11.15(+104%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.96(+25%)
Public order
6.37(+24%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
206
79.84%
Other White
22
8.53%
Indian
12
4.65%
Other Asian
5
1.94%
Caribbean
4
1.55%
Total population: 258

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
33.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
16.82%
No qualifications
36
16.36%
Level 3 (A level)
30
13.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
12.27%
Total 16+ residents: 220

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
41
35.34%
Owns outright
36
31.03%
Other social rented
17
14.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.48%
Social rents from council
9
7.76%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Letchworth South East

Median price£338,500
Price per sq ft£396
Sales (last 12 months)69
Typical range (middle 50%)£260K – £505K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Letchworth South East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached12£550,000£452
Detached7£540,000£493
Terraced35£335,000£389
Flats15£212,000£334

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Letchworth South East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Letchworth South East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Letchworth South East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Letchworth South East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Letchworth South East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Letchworth South East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG6 2FB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG6 2FB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Mar 202553, Waysbrook, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2DSDetachedFreehold£722,000
05 Feb 202619, Bayworth, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2LDTerracedFreehold£325,000
31 Oct 202537, Radburn Way, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2JWTerracedFreehold£250,000
27 Jun 202519, Radburn Way, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2JWFlatsLeasehold£227,000
28 Feb 202534, Waysbrook, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2DTSemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000

Schools

In the SG6 2FB postcode area, located within Letchworth South East, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SG6 2FB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryGarden City AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryPixmore Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHillshott Infant School and NurseryCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG6 2FB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SG6 2FB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondisBaldock Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2EJWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miPremier Basra StoresPixmore Avenue, North Hertfordshire, SG6 1QXWalking directions to Premier Basra Stores
0.2 miSaroye Stores101 Pixmore Avenue, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1QXWalking directions to Saroye Stores
0.3 miOne Stop10-12 Ivel Court, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2NHWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miShop n DriveBell Acre, North Hertfordshire, SG6 2BYWalking directions to Shop n Drive

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Hertfordshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,555
Band B£1,814
Band C£2,073
Band D£2,333
Band E£2,851
Band F£3,369
Band G£3,888
Band H£4,665

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SG6 2FB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mick Debenham

Letchworth South East - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Sadie Billing

Letchworth South East - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Tamsin Le Ann Scott Thomas

Letchworth South East - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Chris Hinchliff

North East Hertfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictNorth HertfordshireE07000099
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth East HertfordshireE14001393
ParishNorth Hertfordshire, unparished areaE43000232
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Letchworth South EastE02004917
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Hertfordshire 009EE01023643
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced2024-03-01

Frequently asked questions about SG6 2FB

Is SG6 2FB (Letchworth South East) safe?

The area around SG6 2FB records about 76 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SG6 2FB?

The median sale price around SG6 2FB in Letchworth South East is £338,500 (about £396 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SG6 2FB?

There are 9 schools close to SG6 2FB, including Garden City Academy (Good), Pixmore Junior School (Good) and Hillshott Infant School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SG6 2FB?

The closest station to SG6 2FB is Letchworth Garden City, about 1,261 m away.

How deprived is the area around SG6 2FB?

SG6 2FB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,004 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SG6 2FB (Letchworth South East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North East Hertfordshire covering SG6 2FB 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).

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Data Sources

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.