Common View is in Letchworth Garden City and in North Hertfordshire district. SG6 1DF 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 Common View, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG6 1DQ, SG6 1DE, SG6 1DJ, SG6 1DH, SG6 1DY, SG6 1DG, SG6 1DZ, SG6 1DU, SG6 1AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG6 1DF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 52.8% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 47.2% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SG6 1DF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.7% | 45.3% | 8.6% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.4% | 40.1% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 8.9% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 51.1% | 51% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 32.2% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 11.9% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.3% | 17.3% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 19.8% | 3.1% | 9.6% | 10.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 17.3% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 14.5% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 25% | -0.9% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 5.2% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 90.7% | 88.1% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 93.8% 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% | 93.8% | 3.7% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | -3.2% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.8% | 92.5% | 2.7% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 1.7% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.2% | 37.2% | 24.0% |
| Christian | 33.6% | 46.2% | -12.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Common View was 66.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.1% lower than the Letchworth Norton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Common View has the 11th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Letchworth Norton and the 146th highest crime rate of 413 local areas in North Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 51.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 135 Common View, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £179,995 | 2009-11-20 | £363,354 |
| 135 Common View, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2003-06-06 | £376,442 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Way Nursery School Weston Way , SG7 6HD | 4out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School Norton Road , SG6 1AG | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfields Infants and Nursery School Burley , SG6 4PT | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Academy Sparhawke , SG6 4PY | 2out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillshott Infant School and Nursery Ridge Avenue , SG6 1QE | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill School Western Close , SG6 4SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Knights Templar School Park Street , SG7 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,827 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fearnhill School Icknield Way West , SG6 4BA | 2out of 4 | 2,876 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Highfield School Highfield , SG6 3QA | 3out of 4 | 3,175 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pix Brook Academy Arlesey Road , SG5 4HB | - not rated | 3,792 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Etonbury Academy Stotfold Road , SG15 6XS | 2out of 4 | 4,360 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandles School Weston Way , SG7 6EY | - not rated | 1,758 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy Pryor Way , SG6 2PT | 3out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis College Broadway , SG6 3PJ | - not rated | 2,374 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Christopher School Barrington Road , SG6 3JZ | - not rated | 2,693 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Herts Education Support Centre Briar Patch Lane , SG6 3LY | 4out of 4 | 3,254 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Georges Church | St Georges Norton Parish Office Common View | 396 yd | |
| Connect Catering @ Altro Ltd | Altro Floors Works Road | 764 yd | |
| DELL icious | Unit 1, Umo Park Blackhorse Road | 808 yd | |
| Bickerdikes Garden Centre | 108 Norton Road | 886 yd | |
| Teamworks Karting | 2 Pixmore Avenue | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Horseshoes also trading as 88th Street, Value Mighty and Sin City Burger | The Three Horseshoes, 102 Norton Road | 580 yd | |
| The Grange Community Centre | The Grange Community Centre Middlefields | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khoi Khoi FC | Unit 5d, Diamond Industrial Centre Works Road | 824 yd | |
| CrossFit Beowulf | Unit 2, Halyard Industrial Estate Arden Press Way | 883 yd | |
| Kims | 6, The Parade Southfields | 1,033 yd | |
| SUSHI GOURMET | J Sainsbury Plc Third Avenue | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK Gmbh | Lidl Uk Jubilee Road | 942 yd | |
| Thai Food Direct | Unit Ba2, Pixmore Centre Pixmore Avenue | 961 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express Middlefields | 973 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc Third Avenue | 1,067 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norton (Closed) Norton Road | grass pitches | 448 yd |
| The Hub UNIT 1 UNIT 1 ARDEN PRESS WAY | health and fitness suite | 856 yd |
| Letchworth Outdoor Pool ICKNIELD WAY | swimming pool | 961 yd |
| Ironhouse Gymnasium (Closed) Unit C Unit C Pixmore Avenue | health and fitness suite | 1,001 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 | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.