Letchmore Road is in Stevenage and in Stevenage district. SG1 3PR is located in the Old Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stevenage. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Letchmore Road, Stevenage, SG1 3PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG1 3PU, SG1 3PG, SG1 3PZ, SG1 3PP, SG1 3PB, SG1 3QE, SG1 3PH, SG1 3JL, SG1 3JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG1 3PR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 50.3% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49.7% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.2% | 25.6% | -2.6% | 37.9% | -12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.8% | 42.7% | 10.9% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 15.2% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 20% | 12.8% | -7.2% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34% | 37.3% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -11.1% |
| Good health | 32% | 32.1% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 24.7% | 18.7% | -6.0% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 8.3% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SG1 3PR this area, 36.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 52.9% | 36.1% | -16.8% | 18.2% | 17.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 10.2% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 12.7% | 3.9% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6.6% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.7% | 7.2% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -9.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 26.5% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 2.9% | 0.6% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 3.6% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 91.2% | 79.3% | -11.9% | 81.4% | -2.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.5% | 5.7% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 81.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.8% | 81.4% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 6.7% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 8.8% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 81.9% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 14% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 2.6% | -4.6% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Letchmore Road was 316.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 152.7% higher than the Almond Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Letchmore Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Almond Hill and the 20th highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Stevenage .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 127.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Letchmore Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2017-06-09 | £576,350 |
| 34 Letchmore Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2010-03-31 | £491,379 |
| 36 Letchmore Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2007-11-16 | £483,591 |
| 40 Letchmore Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2006-10-20 | £492,569 |
| 36 Letchmore Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2002-05-31 | £466,243 |
SG1 3PR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in SG1 3PR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 56 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 2,999 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School Letchmore Road , SG1 3PS | 4out of 4 | 123 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlands Primary School Pound Avenue , SG1 3JA | 3out of 4 | 502 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Almond Hill Junior School Almonds Lane , SG1 3RP | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolenwick Junior School Bridge Road West , SG1 2NU | 2out of 4 | 999 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School Bridge Road West , SG1 2NU | 4out of 4 | 999 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 2out of 4 | 390 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 424 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Hitchin Road , SG1 4AE | 3out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriotts School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 2,339 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nobel School Mobbsbury Way , SG2 0HS | 3out of 4 | 2,679 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hertfordshire College Monkswood Way , SG1 1LA | - not rated | 1,934 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Brittain Way , SG2 8UT | 3out of 4 | 2,335 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stevenage Education Support Centre Collenswood Road , SG2 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,687 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley School Broadhall Way , SG2 9BN | 3out of 4 | 2,975 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside School Shephall Green , SG2 9XS | 3out of 4 | 3,441 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kusina De Manila | 24 Walkern Road, Stevenage | 268 yd | |
| Burger Box | 11 Baker Street, Stevenage | 400 yd | |
| Rittys Place Ltd | 6 Baker Street, Stevenage | 400 yd | |
| The Bombay Restaurant | 77 - 79 High Street, Stevenage | 405 yd | |
| El Bar De Tapas | 5A Middle Row, Stevenage | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dun Cow | The Dun Cow, 32 Letchmore Road | 2 yd | |
| Royal Oak PH | Royal Oak PH, 24 Walkern Road | 298 yd | |
| Stevenage Club And Institute | Stevenage & Institute Social Club, 31 High Street | 426 yd | |
| The Broken Seal Taps Room | 29B High Street, Stevenage | 426 yd | |
| The Standing Order | The Standing Order, 33 High Street | 467 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Fishermans Wharf Ltd | New Fisherman's Wharf Ltd, 67A Albert Street | 253 yd | |
| The Fish & Chip Shop | 97 High Street, Stevenage | 423 yd | |
| Make A Shake | 87 High Street, Stevenage | 423 yd | |
| Bingol Kebab & Pizza | Bingol Kebab & Pizza, 97A High Street | 423 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 30 High Street, Stevenage | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Food Centre | 74A High Street, Stevenage | 472 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, 50 High Street | 526 yd | |
| ALDI Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores, Fairlands Way | 806 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, The Forum | 934 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fairlands Primary School POUND AVENUE | grass pitches | 402 yd |
| Barclay School WALKERN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 447 yd |
| Rise Gym POND CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 469 yd |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy HIGH STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 541 yd |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy Playing Fields High Street | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields SISH LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 715 yd |
| Stevenage Cricket Club DITCHMORE LANE | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Burymead Burymead | grass pitches | 872 yd |
| Stevenage Swimming Centre ST. GEORGES WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 927 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.