Jackmans Place is in Letchworth Garden City and in North Hertfordshire district. SG6 1RQ 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 Jackmans Place, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG6 1RH, SG6 1RE, SG6 1RG, SG6 1RD, SG6 1RF, SG6 1QY, SG6 2EL, SG6 1QX, SG6 2EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG6 1RQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51.5% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.5% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 1RQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% 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 | 32.9% | 45.3% | 12.4% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 38.7% | -10.9% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 10.1% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 50.1% | 44% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 33.1% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 17.4% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 21% | 19% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 14.8% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 19.4% | 5.2% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 13.4% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.9% | 28.2% | -2.7% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.4% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 8.5% | 4.2% | -4.3% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 75.1% | 80.9% | 5.8% | 81.4% | -0.5% |
In this area, 91.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 91.6% | 7.0% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 4.8% | -3.1% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84% | 91.6% | 7.6% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 6.5% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 0.8% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 0.3% | -8.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 20.7% | 13.5% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.6% | 37.2% | 18.4% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Jackmans Place was 96.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.7% higher than the Letchworth Norton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Jackmans Place has the 10th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Letchworth Norton and the 72nd highest crime rate of 413 local areas in North Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 Jackmans Place, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2019-11-25 | £352,165 |
| 86 Jackmans Place, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2017-06-14 | £408,957 |
| 86 Jackmans Place, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2009-04-09 | £376,130 |
| 88 Jackmans Place, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £179,950 | 2005-03-04 | £373,230 |
| 84 Jackmans Place, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £196,500 | 2004-04-27 | £437,245 |
The percentage of student residents living in SG6 1RQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 65 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Education | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| 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 | 1,913 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 | 366 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pixmore Junior School Rushby Mead , SG6 1RS | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garden City Academy Radburn Way , SG6 2JZ | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Junior Mixed School St Mary's Way , SG7 6HY | 3out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Infants' School St Mary's Way , SG7 6HY | 3out of 4 | 1,632 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 | 2,146 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Highfield School Highfield , SG6 3QA | 3out of 4 | 2,314 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fearnhill School Icknield Way West , SG6 4BA | 2out of 4 | 2,455 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Bedford Road , SG5 2UR | 3out of 4 | 5,446 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 | 5,089 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 | 1,040 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis College Broadway , SG6 3PJ | - not rated | 1,471 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Christopher School Barrington Road , SG6 3JZ | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brandles School Weston Way , SG7 6EY | - not rated | 1,897 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| North Herts Education Support Centre Briar Patch Lane , SG6 3LY | 4out of 4 | 2,348 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 1 Avenue One | 416 yd | |
| The Kitchen Cafe | Arden Press House Arden Press Way | 500 yd | |
| Teamworks Karting | 2 Pixmore Avenue | 544 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 4, Business Centre East Avenue One | 560 yd | |
| North Hertfordshire Leisure Centre | North Hertfordshire Leisure Centre Baldock Road | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hertfordshire FA County Ground | Hertfordshire Fa County Ground Baldock Road | 313 yd | |
| Letchworth Rugby Club | Letchworth Rugby Club Baldock Road | 313 yd | |
| Letchworth Conservative Club | 1 Birds Hill | 871 yd | |
| Jackmans Community Centre | Jackmans Community Centre Ivel Court | 893 yd | |
| Garden City Brewery | 22 The Wynd | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CrossFit Beowulf | Unit 2, Halyard Industrial Estate Arden Press Way | 605 yd | |
| Family Pizza Kebab | 74 Leys Avenue | 859 yd | |
| SUSHI GOURMET | J Sainsbury Plc Third Avenue | 880 yd | |
| Fat Jacks | 2 Ivel Court | 898 yd | |
| Jackmans Chippy | 7 Ivel Court | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 2, 1 Avenue One | 440 yd | |
| Thai Food Direct | Unit Ba2, Pixmore Centre Pixmore Avenue | 601 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc Third Avenue | 880 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 4 Cotton Brown Park | 1,022 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods plc | 16 - 20 Central Approach | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Baldock Road Recreation Ground JACKMANS PLACE | grass pitches | 238 yd |
| Hertfordshire Fa - The County Ground Baldock Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 315 yd |
| Pixmore Playing Fields PIXMORE PLAYING FIELD PIXMORE PLAYING FIELD BALDOCK ROAD | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| Ironhouse Gymnasium (Closed) Unit C Unit C Pixmore Avenue | health and fitness suite | 511 yd |
| North Herts Leisure Centre BALDOCK ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 595 yd |
| Letchworth Garden City Rufc BALDOCK ROAD | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| The Hub UNIT 1 UNIT 1 ARDEN PRESS WAY | health and fitness suite | 621 yd |
| Garden City Academy RADBURN WAY | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Pixmore Junior School RUSHBY MEAD | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Woolgrove School Special Needs Academy PRYOR WAY | grass pitches | 906 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 238 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.