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SG6

LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY

Hertfordshire, East Of England, England

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SG6 is the postcode district for LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, located in Hertfordshire, East Of England.

Avg price £449,966
1yr change ▲ 8.4%
Crime 24% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£449,966

▲ 8.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

57% above national avg

Crime Rate

61.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

24% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

17 schools

Broadband Speed

331 Mbps

Property Prices in SG6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SG6 is £449,966, which is 21% below the Hertfordshire average of £572,493.

Properties in SG6 cost 56.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SG6 have risen 8.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £699,177 230
Semi-detached £479,846 257
Terraced £354,291 392
Flat £219,769 268
All types £449,966 1186

5-Year Price History

£435K £445K £454K £463K £472K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SG6

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 61.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SG6 has a crime rate well 24% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
23.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
12.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
12.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SG6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SG6 has 17 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Hillshott Infant School and Nursery Primary Not inspected mi
Icknield Infant and Nursery School Primary Not inspected mi
Northfields Infants and Nursery School Primary Requires improvement mi
Pixmore Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Lordship Farm Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

5

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

315,877

Population

62

Median Age

38%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
38.0%
Private rent
12.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SG6 are 331.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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331.0 Mbps

Avg Download

60.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

82%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SG6 is collected by Stevenage Council. The Band D rate is £2,370/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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SG6 — LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY

Area Summary

SG6 (LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY) offers above-average property prices (£449,966, 57% above national average), low crime (24% below national average), 17 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (331 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SG6 LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY

What is the average house price in SG6 LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY?
The average house price in SG6 (LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY) is £449,966, based on 1186 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 57% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 8.4% over the past year.
Is SG6 LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY a safe area to live?
Crime in SG6 is significantly below the national average (61.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (23.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (12.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SG6 LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY?
The population of SG6 (LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY) is approximately 315,877 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 38% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SG6?
The average broadband download speed in SG6 is 331 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 82%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SG6 LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY?
There are 17 schools in or near SG6. 29% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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