Glebe Road is in Letchworth Garden City and in North Hertfordshire district. SG6 1DZ 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 Glebe Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG6 1DP, SG6 1DY, SG6 1DG, SG6 1DL, SG6 1DF, SG6 1DN, SG6 1EQ, SG6 1DQ, SG6 1DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG6 1DZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.9% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 51% | 49.1% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SG6 1DZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37% | 28.7% | -8.3% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 53.7% | 4.6% | 44.2% | 9.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 10.4% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (86%) 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 | 45.1% | 51% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 35% | -4.7% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 10.3% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 17.1% | 19% | 1.9% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 11.2% | -8.2% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 12.6% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 13% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 38.7% | 14.2% | 33.8% | 4.9% |
| Other | 9.3% | 0% | -9.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 28.8% | 25.4% | -3.4% | 3.1% | 22.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 1.1% | -4.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 60.3% | 64.9% | 4.6% | 81.4% | -16.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 77.3% 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 | 75.5% | 77.3% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 5.5% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.1% | 12.9% | -4.2% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.1% | 77.1% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 15.5% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 5.2% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 23% | 0% | -23.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 23.9% | 0.9% | 23.0% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glebe Road was 140.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.5% higher than the Letchworth Norton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glebe Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Letchworth Norton and the 35th highest crime rate of 413 local areas in North Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 197 Glebe Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-06-18 | £283,636 |
| 181 Glebe Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2024-05-03 | £299,879 |
| 199 Glebe Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-12-08 | £360,718 |
| 203 Glebe Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-07-14 | £337,166 |
| 229 Glebe Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-09-23 | £360,707 |
SG6 1DZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 118 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Way Nursery School Weston Way , SG7 6HD | 4out of 4 | 1,961 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 | 800 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfields Infants and Nursery School Burley , SG6 4PT | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Academy Sparhawke , SG6 4PY | 2out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillshott Infant School and Nursery Ridge Avenue , SG6 1QE | 3out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Infants' School St Mary's Way , SG7 6HY | 3out of 4 | 1,712 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,695 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fearnhill School Icknield Way West , SG6 4BA | 2out of 4 | 2,928 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Highfield School Highfield , SG6 3QA | 3out of 4 | 3,176 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 | 3,936 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Etonbury Academy Stotfold Road , SG15 6XS | 2out of 4 | 4,516 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 | 1,612 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy Pryor Way , SG6 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis College Broadway , SG6 3PJ | - not rated | 2,359 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Christopher School Barrington Road , SG6 3JZ | - not rated | 2,637 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Herts Education Support Centre Briar Patch Lane , SG6 3LY | 4out of 4 | 3,250 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 | 505 yd | |
| Connect Catering @ Altro Ltd | Altro Floors Works Road | 609 yd | |
| DELL icious | Unit 1, Umo Park Blackhorse Road | 720 yd | |
| Teamworks Karting | 2 Pixmore Avenue | 854 yd | |
| Jubilee Social | Benchmark, Jubilee House Jubilee Road | 906 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 | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khoi Khoi FC | Unit 5d, Diamond Industrial Centre Works Road | 663 yd | |
| CrossFit Beowulf | Unit 2, Halyard Industrial Estate Arden Press Way | 837 yd | |
| SUSHI GOURMET | J Sainsbury Plc Third Avenue | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK Gmbh | Lidl Uk Jubilee Road | 779 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc Third Avenue | 906 yd | |
| Thai Food Direct | Unit Ba2, Pixmore Centre Pixmore Avenue | 922 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 4 Cotton Brown Park | 934 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norton (Closed) Norton Road | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| The Hub UNIT 1 UNIT 1 ARDEN PRESS WAY | health and fitness suite | 810 yd |
| Ironhouse Gymnasium (Closed) Unit C Unit C Pixmore Avenue | health and fitness suite | 949 yd |
| Letchworth Outdoor Pool ICKNIELD WAY | swimming pool | 1,023 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 170.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.