Tabbs Close is in Letchworth Garden City and in North Hertfordshire district. SG6 1DW is located in the Letchworth Norton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Hertfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tabbs Close, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG6 1DN, SG6 1DL, SG6 1DX, SG6 1DT, SG6 1EJ, SG6 1DU, SG6 1DP, SG6 1UD, SG6 1UB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG6 1DW is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 46.9% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 52.8% | 53.1% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 1DW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.1% 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 | 52.2% | 56.1% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 18.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.2% | 27.8% | 3.6% | 44.2% | -16.4% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 4.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 16.9% | 10.2% | -6.7% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.5% | 52.2% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 33.6% | -4.0% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 9.7% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.7% | 10.5% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 10% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 18.9% | 4.9% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 22.1% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.1% | 29.5% | -3.6% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2.1% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 11.5% | 5.8% | -5.7% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 79.4% | 81.6% | 2.2% | 81.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 80.2% 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 | 83.9% | 80.2% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| European Union | 6% | 9.9% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 3.6% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.5% | 79.5% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 5.8% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 2.2% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 1.3% | -7.0% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tabbs Close was 24.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.2% lower than the Letchworth Norton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tabbs Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Letchworth Norton and the 87th lowest crime rate of 413 local areas in North Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Tabbs Close, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-06-27 | £277,745 |
| 25 Tabbs Close, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-05-20 | £193,605 |
| 1 Tabbs Close, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-03-20 | £193,695 |
| 11 Tabbs Close, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-10-07 | £254,958 |
| 31 Tabbs Close, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-09-27 | £270,260 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Way Nursery School Weston Way , SG7 6HD | 4out of 4 | 2,022 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School Norton Road , SG6 1AG | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfields Infants and Nursery School Burley , SG6 4PT | 3out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Academy Sparhawke , SG6 4PY | 2out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pixmore Junior School Rushby Mead , SG6 1RS | 3out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,836 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fearnhill School Icknield Way West , SG6 4BA | 2out of 4 | 2,720 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Highfield School Highfield , SG6 3QA | 3out of 4 | 2,950 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 | 4,054 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Etonbury Academy Stotfold Road , SG15 6XS | 2out of 4 | 4,596 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 | 1,721 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy Pryor Way , SG6 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,801 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis College Broadway , SG6 3PJ | - not rated | 2,133 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Christopher School Barrington Road , SG6 3JZ | - not rated | 2,420 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Herts Education Support Centre Briar Patch Lane , SG6 3LY | 4out of 4 | 3,023 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 | 406 yd | |
| Teamworks Karting | 2 Pixmore Avenue | 635 yd | |
| The Kitchen Cafe | Arden Press House Arden Press Way | 692 yd | |
| The Pixmore Cafe | 1 Pixmore Avenue | 697 yd | |
| Connect Catering @ Altro Ltd | Altro Floors Works Road | 714 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 | 849 yd | |
| Letchworth Conservative Club | 1 Birds Hill | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CrossFit Beowulf | Unit 2, Halyard Industrial Estate Arden Press Way | 614 yd | |
| Khoi Khoi FC | Unit 5d, Diamond Industrial Centre Works Road | 729 yd | |
| SUSHI GOURMET | J Sainsbury Plc Third Avenue | 887 yd | |
| Great Wall | 3 Howard Park Corner | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Food Direct | Unit Ba2, Pixmore Centre Pixmore Avenue | 697 yd | |
| Lidl UK Gmbh | Lidl Uk Jubilee Road | 824 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc Third Avenue | 887 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 4 Cotton Brown Park | 948 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 2, 1 Avenue One | 1,090 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norton (Closed) Norton Road | grass pitches | 552 yd |
| The Hub UNIT 1 UNIT 1 ARDEN PRESS WAY | health and fitness suite | 586 yd |
| Ironhouse Gymnasium (Closed) Unit C Unit C Pixmore Avenue | health and fitness suite | 728 yd |
| Letchworth Outdoor Pool ICKNIELD WAY | swimming pool | 831 yd |
| Letchworth Settlement NEVELLS ROAD | 990 yd | |
| Norton Common NORTON COMMON NORTON COMMON ICKNIELD WAY | tennis courts | 1,004 yd |
| Baldock Road Recreation Ground JACKMANS PLACE | grass pitches | 1,022 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.