Lordship Cottages is in Willian, Letchworth Garden City and in North Hertfordshire district. SG6 2AP is located in the Letchworth South West 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 Lordship Cottages, Willian, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG6 2GA, SG6 2AW, SG6 2AN, SG6 2AX, SG6 2AQ, SG6 2AG, SG6 2AR, SG6 2AE, SG6 2AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG6 2AP 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 | 52.6% | 50.9% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49.1% | 1.7% | 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 2AP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.1% 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 | 18.3% | 21.9% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -16.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.2% | 65.1% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 20.9% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.4% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 5.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.1%) 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 | 53.8% | 48% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 38.1% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 12.7% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.1% | 11.5% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 13.7% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 18% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.8% | 45% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 11.2% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.1% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 10.5% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 7.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85% | 84.6% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 3.2% |
| Other | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.6% 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 | 88.4% | 88.6% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 4.2% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 88.6% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 9.6% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 0% | -8.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 9% | 0.9% | 8.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lordship Cottages was 14.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.6% lower than the Letchworth South East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lordship Cottages has the 7th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Letchworth South East and the 39th lowest crime rate of 413 local areas in North Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 38.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Lordship Cottages, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2011-08-25 | £620,870 |
SG6 2AP 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SG6 2AP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 22 |
| Other | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Way Nursery School Weston Way , SG7 6HD | 4out of 4 | 3,150 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| York Road Nursery School York Road , SG5 1XA | 4out of 4 | 4,534 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lordship Farm Primary School Fouracres , SG6 3UF | 3out of 4 | 263 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pixmore Junior School Rushby Mead , SG6 1RS | 3out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garden City Academy Radburn Way , SG6 2JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School Highfield , SG6 3QB | 4out of 4 | 1,920 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillshott Infant School and Nursery Ridge Avenue , SG6 1QE | 3out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,876 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fearnhill School Icknield Way West , SG6 4BA | 2out of 4 | 2,705 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Knights Templar School Park Street , SG7 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 3,700 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitchin Girls' School Highbury Road , SG4 9RS | 4out of 4 | 4,177 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hitchin Boys' School Grammar School Walk , SG5 1JB | 4out of 4 | 4,669 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Christopher School Barrington Road , SG6 3JZ | - not rated | 874 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis College Broadway , SG6 3PJ | - not rated | 1,597 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| North Herts Education Support Centre Briar Patch Lane , SG6 3LY | 4out of 4 | 1,796 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy Pryor Way , SG6 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,902 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brandles School Weston Way , SG7 6EY | - not rated | 3,400 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health Fitness and Wellbeing | Nuffield Health Fitness And Wellbeing Centre Letchworth Lane | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Inn | The Fox Inn Willian Road | 188 yd | |
| Three Horseshoes | The Three Horseshoes Willian Road | 188 yd | |
| Dimples | The Golf House Willian Way | 720 yd | |
| PBC Catering Services Ltd | The Cloisters Barrington Road | 851 yd | |
| Lawrence Cloisters Trust Ltd | The Cloisters Barrington Road | 851 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lordship Farm School FOURACRES | artificial grass pitch | 388 yd |
| Letchworth Corner Sports Club Whitethorn Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 746 yd |
| The Letchworth Par 3 Family Golf Centre THE GOLF HOUSE THE GOLF HOUSE WILLIAN WAY | golf | 747 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Letchworth Garden City) LETCHWORTH LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 893 yd |
| Jackmans Playing Field VINCENT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 977 yd |
| St Christopher School BARRINGTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 995 yd |
| Letchworth Golf Club LETCHWORTH LANE | golf | 1,039 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.