Protea Way is in Letchworth Garden City and in North Hertfordshire district. SG6 1JT is located in the Letchworth South East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Hertfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Protea Way, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG6 1FY, SG6 1LA, SG6 1FZ, SG6 1LH, SG6 1UG, SG6 1FN, SG6 1FP, SG6 1FX, SG6 1JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG6 1JT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.8% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.2% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 1JT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.9% 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 | 42.2% | 46.9% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 39.8% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 7.3% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.3% | 52.4% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 31.5% | -7.4% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 12.3% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 18.7% | 14.4% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 8.6% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 15.4% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 14.6% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.2% | 41.3% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 7.5% |
| Other | 6.5% | 1% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.4% 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% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 13.6% | 5.8% | -7.8% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 69.9% | 77.4% | 7.5% | 81.4% | -4.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 86% 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 | 82% | 86% | 4.0% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.2% | 7.2% | -4.0% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.4% | 86.1% | 4.7% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 10.4% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.2% | 0% | -14.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.2% | 37.2% | 14.0% |
| Christian | 33% | 46.2% | -13.2% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Protea Way was 46.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.3% lower than the Letchworth Norton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Protea Way has the 8th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Letchworth Norton and the 202nd lowest crime rate of 413 local areas in North Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 9-12 Protea Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £2,554,814 | 2021-03-12 | £2,615,143 |
| Unit 9-12 Protea Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £7,135,000 | 2019-07-18 | £7,583,790 |
| Unit 1 Protea Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £1,859,934 | 2014-02-05 | £2,695,282 |
SG6 1JT 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 | 158 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Education | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Other | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Way Nursery School Weston Way , SG7 6HD | 4out of 4 | 1,955 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 | 426 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pixmore Junior School Rushby Mead , SG6 1RS | 3out of 4 | 980 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garden City Academy Radburn Way , SG6 2JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School Norton Road , SG6 1AG | 3out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Infants' School St Mary's Way , SG7 6HY | 3out of 4 | 1,669 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 | 2,022 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fearnhill School Icknield Way West , SG6 4BA | 2out of 4 | 2,444 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Highfield School Highfield , SG6 3QA | 3out of 4 | 2,480 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 | 4,652 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Etonbury Academy Stotfold Road , SG15 6XS | 2out of 4 | 5,141 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy Pryor Way , SG6 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis College Broadway , SG6 3PJ | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Christopher School Barrington Road , SG6 3JZ | - not rated | 1,813 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brandles School Weston Way , SG7 6EY | - not rated | 1,818 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| North Herts Education Support Centre Briar Patch Lane , SG6 3LY | 4out of 4 | 2,535 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teamworks Karting | 2 Pixmore Avenue | 183 yd | |
| The Kitchen Cafe | Arden Press House Arden Press Way | 188 yd | |
| The Pixmore Cafe | 1 Pixmore Avenue | 299 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 4, Business Centre East Avenue One | 564 yd | |
| McDonald's | 1 Avenue One | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hertfordshire FA County Ground | Hertfordshire Fa County Ground Baldock Road | 620 yd | |
| Letchworth Rugby Club | Letchworth Rugby Club Baldock Road | 620 yd | |
| Letchworth Conservative Club | 1 Birds Hill | 659 yd | |
| Garden City Brewery | 22 The Wynd | 859 yd | |
| ABC Snooker and Social Club | 24 Leys Avenue | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CrossFit Beowulf | Unit 2, Halyard Industrial Estate Arden Press Way | 243 yd | |
| Great Wall | 3 Howard Park Corner | 711 yd | |
| SUSHI GOURMET | J Sainsbury Plc Third Avenue | 777 yd | |
| Family Pizza Kebab | 74 Leys Avenue | 830 yd | |
| Ming Wah | 58 Station Road | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Food Direct | Unit Ba2, Pixmore Centre Pixmore Avenue | 299 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 2, 1 Avenue One | 619 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc Third Avenue | 777 yd | |
| Lidl UK Gmbh | Lidl Uk Jubilee Road | 907 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 4 Cotton Brown Park | 909 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ironhouse Gymnasium (Closed) Unit C Unit C Pixmore Avenue | health and fitness suite | 237 yd |
| The Hub UNIT 1 UNIT 1 ARDEN PRESS WAY | health and fitness suite | 242 yd |
| Baldock Road Recreation Ground JACKMANS PLACE | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Hertfordshire Fa - The County Ground Baldock Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 622 yd |
| Pixmore Playing Fields PIXMORE PLAYING FIELD PIXMORE PLAYING FIELD BALDOCK ROAD | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Letchworth Settlement NEVELLS ROAD | 801 yd | |
| North Herts Leisure Centre BALDOCK ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 812 yd |
| Letchworth Outdoor Pool ICKNIELD WAY | swimming pool | 864 yd |
| Letchworth Garden City Rufc BALDOCK ROAD | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Pixmore Junior School RUSHBY MEAD | grass pitches | 998 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.