Arden Press Way is in Letchworth Garden City and in North Hertfordshire district. SG6 1LH 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Arden Press Way, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG6 1FP, SG6 1JS, SG6 1FZ, SG6 1JT, SG6 1RL, SG6 1PT, SG6 1LA, SG6 1FY, SG6 1FN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG6 1LH 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 1LH, 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 Arden Press Way was 46.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.6% lower than the Letchworth Norton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Arden Press Way has the 11th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Letchworth Norton and the 203rd lowest crime rate of 414 local areas in North Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.6%.

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 7 Arden Press Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2014-08-15 | £1,145,578 |
SG6 1LH 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevells Road Nursery School Nevells Road , SG6 4TS | - not rated | 988 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Way Nursery School Weston Way , SG7 6HD | 4out of 4 | 1,983 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arlesey Nursery School and Childcare Centre High Street , SG15 6SL | - not rated | 4,860 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 | 374 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pixmore Junior School Rushby Mead , SG6 1RS | - not rated | 928 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Radburn Primary School Radburn Way , SG6 2JZ | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garden City Academy Radburn Way , SG6 2JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lannock Primary School Whiteway , SG6 2PP | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Community 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 | 1,007 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willian School Radburn Way , SG6 2JL | - not rated | 1,014 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 | 1,310 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Knights Templar School Park Street , SG7 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,064 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Knights Templar School Park Street , SG7 6DZ | - not rated | 2,064 yd | Community school | 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 | 4,686 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Etonbury Academy Stotfold Road , SG15 6XS | 3out of 4 | 5,167 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Etonbury Middle School Stotfold Road , SG15 6XS | - not rated | 5,167 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 | 629 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolgrove School Pryor Way , SG6 2PT | - not rated | 1,340 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy Pryor Way , SG6 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis College Broadway , SG6 3PJ | - not rated | 1,584 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Francis College Broadway , SG6 3PJ | - not rated | 1,584 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kitchen Cafe | Arden Press House Arden Press Way | 44 yd | |
| Teamworks Karting | 2 Pixmore Avenue | 46 yd | |
| The Pixmore Cafe | 1 Pixmore Avenue | 150 yd | |
| Norton Way Honda | Norton Way Motors Honda Norton Way North | 567 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | Salvation Army Norton Way North | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letchworth Conservative Club | 1 Birds Hill | 509 yd | |
| Garden City Brewery | 22 The Wynd | 716 yd | |
| Hertfordshire FA County Ground | Hertfordshire Fa County Ground Baldock Road | 731 yd | |
| Letchworth Rugby Club | Letchworth Rugby Club Baldock Road | 731 yd | |
| ABC Snooker and Social Club | 24 Leys Avenue | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CrossFit Beowulf | Unit 2, Halyard Industrial Estate Arden Press Way | 110 yd | |
| Great Wall | 3 Howard Park Corner | 562 yd | |
| Ming Wah | 58 Station Road | 683 yd | |
| Family Pizza Kebab | 74 Leys Avenue | 699 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 44 Leys Avenue | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Food Direct | Unit Ba2, Pixmore Centre Pixmore Avenue | 150 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 2, 1 Avenue One | 753 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc Third Avenue | 923 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods plc | 16 - 20 Central Approach | 932 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 46 - 48 Eastcheap | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ironhouse Gymnasium (Closed) Unit C Unit C Pixmore Avenue | health and fitness suite | 96 yd |
| The Hub UNIT 1 UNIT 1 ARDEN PRESS WAY | health and fitness suite | 122 yd |
| Baldock Road Recreation Ground JACKMANS PLACE | grass pitches | 580 yd |
| Letchworth Settlement NEVELLS ROAD | 653 yd | |
| Letchworth Outdoor Pool ICKNIELD WAY | swimming pool | 731 yd |
| Hertfordshire Fa - The County Ground Baldock Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 733 yd |
| Pixmore Playing Fields PIXMORE PLAYING FIELD PIXMORE PLAYING FIELD BALDOCK ROAD | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| Norton Common NORTON COMMON NORTON COMMON ICKNIELD WAY | tennis courts | 909 yd |
| Pixmore Junior School RUSHBY MEAD | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| North Herts Leisure Centre BALDOCK ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 945 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 | 87.5% |
| 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 | 71.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 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.