Gillison Close is in Letchworth Garden City and in North Hertfordshire district. SG6 1QL 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 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gillison Close, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG6 2EH, SG6 1QT, SG6 1SW, SG6 1QX, SG6 1QQ, SG6 2DS, SG6 1QY, SG6 2EJ, SG6 1QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG6 1QL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 56.9% | 52% | -4.9% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 43.1% | 48% | 4.9% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 1QL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.9% 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 | 33% | 47.9% | 14.9% | 37.9% | 10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 34.5% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -9.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 9.6% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 17.3% | 5.5% | -11.8% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 43.5% | 49.4% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 35% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 11.8% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 9.4% | 3.4% | -6.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 35.7% | 18.9% | -16.8% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 7.8% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 12.1% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 16.4% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 39.9% | 20.2% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 5.7% | 1.8% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 8.3% | 8% | -0.3% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 82.5% | 72% | -10.5% | 81.4% | -9.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 80.5% 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 | 88.2% | 80.5% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| European Union | 2% | 6.2% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 6.8% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.3% | 80.5% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 15.3% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 1% | -8.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 46.2% | -11.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 4.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gillison Close was 72.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.0% lower than the Letchworth Norton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gillison Close has the 13th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Letchworth Norton and the 128th highest crime rate of 413 local areas in North Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Gillison Close, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2025-06-17 | £308,906 |
| 7 Gillison Close, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-08-30 | £240,594 |
| 17 Gillison Close, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £264,000 | 2023-07-31 | £271,580 |
| 7 Gillison Close, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-04-14 | £211,557 |
| 30 Gillison Close, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-03-17 | £281,657 |
SG6 1QL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 180 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| 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 | 2,167 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| York Road Nursery School York Road , SG5 1XA | 4out of 4 | 5,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pixmore Junior School Rushby Mead , SG6 1RS | 3out of 4 | 384 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillshott Infant School and Nursery Ridge Avenue , SG6 1QE | 3out of 4 | 393 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garden City Academy Radburn Way , SG6 2JZ | 3out of 4 | 719 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lordship Farm Primary School Fouracres , SG6 3UF | 3out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Junior Mixed School St Mary's Way , SG7 6HY | 3out of 4 | 1,870 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Highfield School Highfield , SG6 3QA | 3out of 4 | 2,025 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fearnhill School Icknield Way West , SG6 4BA | 2out of 4 | 2,256 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Knights Templar School Park Street , SG7 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,452 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitchin Girls' School Highbury Road , SG4 9RS | 4out of 4 | 5,165 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Priory School Bedford Road , SG5 2UR | 3out of 4 | 5,178 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 | 5,293 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,150 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher School Barrington Road , SG6 3JZ | - not rated | 1,165 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis College Broadway , SG6 3PJ | - not rated | 1,196 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| North Herts Education Support Centre Briar Patch Lane , SG6 3LY | 4out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brandles School Weston Way , SG7 6EY | - not rated | 2,194 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 685 yd | |
| McDonald's | 1 Avenue One | 705 yd | |
| Stevenage Leisure Ltd | Howard Park Norton Way South | 713 yd | |
| Teamworks Karting | 2 Pixmore Avenue | 740 yd | |
| The Pixmore Cafe | 1 Pixmore Avenue | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hertfordshire FA County Ground | Hertfordshire Fa County Ground Baldock Road | 545 yd | |
| Letchworth Rugby Club | Letchworth Rugby Club Baldock Road | 545 yd | |
| Jackmans Community Centre | Jackmans Community Centre Ivel Court | 708 yd | |
| Garden City Brewery | 22 The Wynd | 899 yd | |
| Letchworth Conservative Club | 1 Birds Hill | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Jacks | 2 Ivel Court | 731 yd | |
| Jackmans Chippy | 7 Ivel Court | 731 yd | |
| Jaflong | 3 Ivel Court | 731 yd | |
| Family Pizza Kebab | 74 Leys Avenue | 758 yd | |
| CrossFit Beowulf | Unit 2, Halyard Industrial Estate Arden Press Way | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 2, 1 Avenue One | 714 yd | |
| Thai Food Direct | Unit Ba2, Pixmore Centre Pixmore Avenue | 749 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods plc | 16 - 20 Central Approach | 928 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 46 - 48 Eastcheap | 992 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pixmore Junior School RUSHBY MEAD | grass pitches | 478 yd |
| Baldock Road Recreation Ground JACKMANS PLACE | grass pitches | 539 yd |
| Hertfordshire Fa - The County Ground Baldock Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 545 yd |
| Garden City Academy RADBURN WAY | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| Ironhouse Gymnasium (Closed) Unit C Unit C Pixmore Avenue | health and fitness suite | 672 yd |
| Pixmore Playing Fields PIXMORE PLAYING FIELD PIXMORE PLAYING FIELD BALDOCK ROAD | grass pitches | 686 yd |
| The Hub UNIT 1 UNIT 1 ARDEN PRESS WAY | health and fitness suite | 812 yd |
| Letchworth Garden City Rufc BALDOCK ROAD | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| North Herts Leisure Centre BALDOCK ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 825 yd |
| Letchworth Corner Sports Club Whitethorn Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 942 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 | 192.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.