Norton Way North is in Letchworth Garden City and in North Hertfordshire district. SG6 1BX is located in the Letchworth Norton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Hertfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Norton Way North, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG6 1BY, SG6 1UJ, SG6 1BZ, SG6 1DR, SG6 1DS, SG6 1DA, SG6 1AA, SG6 4JA, SG6 1ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG6 1BX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 51.6% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 51.4% | 48.4% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 30.9% | 33.3% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 49.8% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 7.9% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 7.5% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45% | 50% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 31.6% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 14.2% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.5% | 11.5% | -8.0% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 9.7% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 13.8% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 13.8% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.9% | 43.9% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 10.1% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.2% | 94.3% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 92.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 92.7% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 92.7% | 3.5% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 1.3% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norton Way North was 139.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.5% higher than the Letchworth Norton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norton Way North has the 6th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Letchworth Norton and the 40th highest crime rate of 414 local areas in North Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Norton Way North, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £920,000 | 2024-10-09 | £912,997 |
| 22 Norton Way North, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2022-01-13 | £686,275 |
| 14 Norton Way North, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2020-10-16 | £758,176 |
| 30 Norton Way North, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2019-12-19 | £764,318 |
| 16 Norton Way North, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2018-03-08 | £748,031 |
SG6 1BX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SG6 1BX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevells Road Nursery School Nevells Road , SG6 4TS | - not rated | 870 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Way Nursery School Weston Way , SG7 6HD | 4out of 4 | 2,452 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arlesey Nursery School and Childcare Centre High Street , SG15 6SL | - not rated | 4,157 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillshott Infant School and Nursery Ridge Avenue , SG6 1QE | - not rated | 914 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfields Infants and Nursery School Burley , SG6 4PT | 2out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Academy Sparhawke , SG6 4PY | 3out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Junior School Sparhawke , SG6 4PY | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School Norton Road , SG6 1AG | 3out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton School Norton Road , SG6 1AF | - not rated | 410 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Da Vinci Studio School of Creative Enterprise The Old Grammar School , Broadway SG6 3PA | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willian School Radburn Way , SG6 2JL | - not rated | 1,742 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fearnhill School Icknield Way West , SG6 4BA | 3out of 4 | 2,276 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Knights Templar School Park Street , SG7 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,310 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pix Brook Academy Arlesey Road , SG5 4HB | 3out of 4 | 3,994 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Etonbury Academy Stotfold Road , SG15 6XS | 3out of 4 | 4,444 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Etonbury Middle School Stotfold Road , SG15 6XS | - not rated | 4,444 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City Montessori School 269 Icknield Way , SG6 4UE | - not rated | 359 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis College Broadway , SG6 3PJ | - not rated | 1,821 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Francis College Broadway , SG6 3PJ | - not rated | 1,821 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolgrove School Pryor Way , SG6 2PT | - not rated | 2,043 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy Pryor Way , SG6 2PT | 3out of 4 | 2,043 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letchworth Outdoor Swimming Pool | Letchworth Swimming Pool Icknield Way | 295 yd | |
| St Georges Church | St Georges Norton Parish Office Common View | 298 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | Salvation Army Norton Way North | 435 yd | |
| Norton Way Honda | Norton Way Motors Honda Norton Way North | 464 yd | |
| The Pixmore Cafe | 1 Pixmore Avenue | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letchworth Conservative Club | 1 Birds Hill | 609 yd | |
| The Grange Community Centre | The Grange Community Centre Middlefields | 735 yd | |
| Garden City Brewery | 22 The Wynd | 848 yd | |
| ABC Snooker and Social Club | 24 Leys Avenue | 924 yd | |
| The Three Magnets | 18 - 20 Leys Avenue | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CrossFit Beowulf | Unit 2, Halyard Industrial Estate Arden Press Way | 622 yd | |
| Great Wall | 3 Howard Park Corner | 626 yd | |
| Ming Wah | 58 Station Road | 715 yd | |
| Kims | 6, The Parade Southfields | 737 yd | |
| WEDOYOGA | 34 Leys Avenue | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Food Direct | Unit Ba2, Pixmore Centre Pixmore Avenue | 639 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express Middlefields | 735 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Letchworth Outdoor Pool ICKNIELD WAY | swimming pool | 293 yd |
| Norton (Closed) Norton Road | grass pitches | 400 yd |
| Norton Common NORTON COMMON NORTON COMMON ICKNIELD WAY | tennis courts | 430 yd |
| Letchworth Settlement NEVELLS ROAD | 565 yd | |
| The Hub UNIT 1 UNIT 1 ARDEN PRESS WAY | health and fitness suite | 607 yd |
| Ironhouse Gymnasium (Closed) Unit C Unit C Pixmore Avenue | health and fitness suite | 724 yd |
| The Letchworth Club SPIRELLA BUILDING SPIRELLA BUILDING BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,076 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% |
| Median download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 211.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.