Postcode SG6 3NZ is located in an urban city, within the Letchworth South West ward of North Hertfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Letchworth South West area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.7 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 West is £79,310 per year. The nearest station is Letchworth Garden City, about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Howard Park and Gardens.
Letchworth South West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,344 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Letchworth South West has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Letchworth South West is £79,310 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 285 ft away from SG6 3NZ.
Letchworth South West near SG6 3NZ 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Wilbury Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Wilbury Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Broadway Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Broadway Gardens |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 (about £480 per square foot) in Letchworth South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £1,095,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £662,500 | £514 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £618,750 | £506 |
| Terraced | 11 | £420,000 | £454 |
| Flats | 17 | £276,250 | £401 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £595,000 | £245,001 | £440,000 | £309,998 |
| 2017 | £711,500 | £309,950 | £450,500 | £321,560 |
| 2018 | £650,000 | £200,000 | £465,000 | £318,000 |
| 2019 | £585,000 | £218,500 | £437,500 | £300,000 |
| 2020 | £645,000 | £243,750 | £430,000 | £350,000 |
| 2021 | £683,500 | £267,500 | £572,500 | £339,250 |
| 2022 | £704,400 | £290,000 | £535,000 | £410,000 |
| 2023 | £640,000 | £280,000 | £590,000 | £400,000 |
| 2024 | £733,000 | £266,250 | £430,000 | £377,500 |
| 2025 | £665,000 | £225,000 | £593,750 | £392,500 |
| 2026 | £694,000 | £194,000 | £635,000 | £410,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £402 | £292 | £387 | £392 |
| 2017 | £419 | £434 | £383 | £347 |
| 2018 | £441 | £336 | £468 | £413 |
| 2019 | £432 | £366 | £390 | £346 |
| 2020 | £433 | £385 | £438 | £391 |
| 2021 | £476 | £390 | £497 | £402 |
| 2022 | £529 | £404 | £513 | £435 |
| 2023 | £503 | £392 | £489 | £436 |
| 2024 | £492 | £368 | £438 | £443 |
| 2025 | £492 | £343 | £483 | £468 |
| 2026 | £511 | £320 | £506 | £443 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG6 3NZ.
In the SG6 3NZ postcode area, located within Letchworth South West, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG6 3NZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Morrisons | Broadway, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3TS | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.1 mi | Öncü Food Centre | 11 Eastcheap, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3DA | Walking directions to Öncü Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Gakhal Stores | 2 Station Parade, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3AW | Walking directions to Gakhal Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 46-48 Eastcheap, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3DD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 16-20 Central Approach, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3DP | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 3NZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Claire Winchester
Letchworth South West - Elected 2 May 2024
David Chalmers
Letchworth South West - Elected 2 May 2024
Sean Prendergast
Letchworth South West - Elected 2 May 2024
Chris Hinchliff
North East Hertfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SG6 3NZ records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around SG6 3NZ in Letchworth South West is £525,000 (about £480 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to SG6 3NZ, including St Francis College, Hillshott Infant School and Nursery (Good) and Pixmore Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SG6 3NZ is Letchworth Garden City, about 124 m away.
SG6 3NZ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,344 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 3NZ is Chris Hinchliff (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Claire Winchester (Liberal Democrats), David Chalmers (Liberal Democrats) and Sean Prendergast (Liberal Democrats).
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.