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SG6 4SZ

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Letchworth Grange

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Detailed insights for SG6 4SZ

Overview

Postcode SG6 4SZ is located in an urban city, within the Letchworth Grange area of North Hertfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Letchworth Grange area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Letchworth Grange is £55,136 per year. The median sale price in Letchworth Grange is £375,000 (around £422 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £338,750 and £419,375. The nearest station is Letchworth Garden City, about 1 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
53%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Letchworth Grange has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,534 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Letchworth Grange has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

53%

Approximately 53.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Letchworth Grange is £55,136 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG6 4SZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Letchworth Grange near SG6 4SZ 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SG6 4SZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Letchworth Garden City

N/A

Walking directions to Letchworth Garden City

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
220
Population density
4,835.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.96(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.03(+99%)
Other theft
7.13(+30%)
Public order
6.58(+29%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.58(+4%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
178
80.54%
Caribbean
9
4.07%
Indian
8
3.62%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
3.17%
Other Asian
5
2.26%
Total population: 221

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
37
21.26%
No qualifications
35
20.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
17.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
16.09%
Level 3 (A level)
22
12.64%
Total 16+ residents: 174

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
36
30.77%
Social rents from council
26
22.22%
Owns with a mortgage
25
21.37%
Owns outright
22
18.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.84%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Letchworth Grange

Median price: £375,000
Price per sq ft: £422
Sales (last 12 months): 42
Typical range (middle 50%): £339K – £419K

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £422 per square foot) in Letchworth Grange area, with individual transactions ranging from £205,000 up to £560,000.

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 Grange over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£425,000£487
Semi-Detached13£410,000£410
Terraced26£372,500£422
Flats2£297,500£470

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Letchworth Grange

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Letchworth Grange.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£159,500£315,000£290,000
2017£185,000£310,000£280,000
2018£197,000£317,500£297,500
2019£167,500£290,000£304,000
2020£180,000£320,000£305,000
2021£156,750£351,500£325,000
2022£174,750£382,500£362,500
2023£158,750£355,000£340,000
2024£134,000£372,500£348,000
2025£185,000£410,000£370,000
2026£390,000£365,000£350,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Letchworth Grange.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Letchworth Grange.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£249£349£302
2017£247£339£324
2018£261£354£342
2019£241£348£339
2020£281£342£320
2021£240£390£353
2022£321£437£401
2023£300£398£384
2024£289£418£370
2025£387£428£406
2026£426£410£405
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Letchworth Grange.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG6 4SZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG6 4SZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Mar 202620, Western Close, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4SZTerracedFreehold£330,000
21 Nov 202538, Avocet, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4THTerracedFreehold£375,000
03 Nov 202556, Avocet, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4THTerracedFreehold£375,000
05 Sept 20256, Southern Way, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4TDSemi-DetachedFreehold£430,000
17 Apr 202613, Heathermere, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4QHTerracedFreehold£345,000

Schools

In the SG6 4SZ postcode area, located within Letchworth Grange, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for SG6 4SZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryStonehill SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.3 miPrimaryNorthfields Infants and Nursery SchoolCommunity school
Requires improvement
0.4 miPrimaryThe Grange AcademyAcademy converter
Requires improvement

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SG6 4SZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SG6 4SZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miNisa LocalSouthfields, North Hertfordshire, SG6 4NBWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miTesco ExpressDanescroft, North Hertfordshire, SG6 4NGWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Hertfordshire district.

Band A£1,632
Band B£1,904
Band C£2,176
Band D£2,449
Band E£2,993
Band F£3,537
Band G£4,081
Band H£4,897

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 4SZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Emma Fernandes

Letchworth Grange - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Ian Mantle

Letchworth Grange - 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
WardLetchworth GrangeE05015769
ParishNorth Hertfordshire, unparished areaE43000232
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Letchworth GrangeE02004911
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Hertfordshire 003CE01023637
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SG6 4SZ

Is SG6 4SZ (Letchworth Grange) safe?

The area around SG6 4SZ records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near SG6 4SZ?

The median sale price around SG6 4SZ in Letchworth Grange is £375,000 (about £422 per square foot) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SG6 4SZ?

There are 5 schools close to SG6 4SZ, including Stonehill School (Good), Northfields Infants and Nursery School (Requires improvement) and The Grange Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SG6 4SZ?

The closest station to SG6 4SZ is Letchworth Garden City, about 1,564 m away.

How deprived is the area around SG6 4SZ?

SG6 4SZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,534 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SG6 4SZ (Letchworth Grange) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North East Hertfordshire covering SG6 4SZ is Chris Hinchliff (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Emma Fernandes (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Ian Mantle (Labour and Co-operative Party).