Waysmeet, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2DU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG6 2DU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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	50.3%	53.2%	2.9%	51.0%	2.2%
Male	49.7%	46.8%	-2.9%	49.0%	-2.2%

Partnership Status

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 2DU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.2% 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	19.4%	19.5%	0.1%	37.9%	-18.4%
Married: Opposite sex	67.8%	64.2%	-3.6%	44.2%	20.0%
Separated	0.8%	1.6%	0.8%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	3.1%	6.2%	3.1%	9.1%	-2.9%
Widowed	8.9%	8.6%	-0.3%	6.1%	2.5%

Health

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 (89.7%) 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	51.7%	57.1%	5.4%	48.4%	8.7%
Good health	37.4%	32.6%	-4.8%	33.6%	-1.0%
Fair health	8.9%	8.6%	-0.3%	12.7%	-4.1%
Bad health	2%	1.3%	-0.7%	4.0%	-2.7%
Very bad health	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around SG6 2DU this area, 9.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 52.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	5%	9.8%	4.8%	18.2%	-8.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.2%	9.1%	-2.1%	9.6%	-0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.1%	9.1%	-8.0%	13.4%	-4.3%
Apprenticeship	3.5%	1.6%	-1.9%	5.3%	-3.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.4%	15.4%	3.0%	16.9%	-1.5%
Degree or Similar	44.6%	52.4%	7.8%	33.8%	18.6%
Other	6.2%	2.8%	-3.4%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	1.1%	-1.1%
Indian	6.6%	8%	1.4%	3.1%	4.9%
Other Asian	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.6%	0.1%
Black African	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	2.3%	1.6%	0.8%	1.5%
Mixed Other	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
White	88.4%	85.4%	-3.0%	81.4%	4.0%
Other	1%	1.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.4% 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	90.4%	86.4%	-4.0%	83.2%	3.2%
European Union	1.3%	3.7%	2.4%	6.1%	-2.4%
Africa	3.6%	2.3%	-1.3%	2.7%	-0.4%
Middle East and Asia	4.6%	6.3%	1.7%	5.6%	0.7%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
British Overseas	0%	1%	1.0%	0.0%	1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.4%	87%	-1.4%	83.2%	3.8%
10+ Years	1.7%	11.7%	10.0%	9.8%	1.9%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	8.9%	0%	-8.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.7%	76.7%	14.0%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
South-East Asia	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
No passport held	5.3%	13.5%	-8.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.9%	37.2%	-9.3%
Christian	54.5%	46.2%	8.3%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	3.3%	1.7%	1.6%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Sikh	6.6%	0.9%	5.7%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	6.6%	6.0%	0.6%

Safety

Is Waysmeet Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waysmeet was 5.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.6% lower than the Letchworth South East average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Waysmeet has the 4th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Letchworth South East and the 13th lowest crime rate of 414 local areas in North Hertfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£52,300

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in SG6 2DU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Waysmeet are based on 3 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Hertfordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Waysmeet, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2DU

Estimated Average Property Prices for SG6 2DU

Average Price
£612,810

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£612,810

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Waysmeet

Average Price
£610,908

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£610,908

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on WaysmeetStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Waysmeet, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£592,000	2024-01-05	£628,134
4 Waysmeet, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£312,500	2006-12-15	£606,960
4 Waysmeet, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2006-02-28	£592,373

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SG6 2DU

Employment

SG6 2DU 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 2DU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	94
Retired	79
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	20
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	10
Other	5
Unemployed	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	22
Education	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Financial and insurance activities	15
Manufacturing	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Other	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Information and communication	7
Construction	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	3

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Nevells Road Nursery School Nevells Road , SG6 4TS	- not rated	1,310 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Weston Way Nursery School Weston Way , SG7 6HD	4out of 4	2,303 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
York Road Nursery School York Road , SG5 1XA	4out of 4	5,055 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pixmore Junior School Rushby Mead , SG6 1RS	- not rated	361 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Radburn Primary School Radburn Way , SG6 2JZ	- not rated	651 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Garden City Academy Radburn Way , SG6 2JZ	3out of 4	651 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hillshott Infant School and Nursery Ridge Avenue , SG6 1QE	- not rated	710 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lannock Primary School Whiteway , SG6 2PP	- not rated	945 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Willian School Radburn Way , SG6 2JL	- not rated	747 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	1,145 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
The Highfield School Highfield , SG6 3QA	- not rated	1,898 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Highfield School Highfield , SG6 3QA	3out of 4	1,898 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Norton School Norton Road , SG6 1AF	- not rated	1,969 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Christopher School Barrington Road , SG6 3JZ	- not rated	908 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Francis College Broadway , SG6 3PJ	- not rated	1,127 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
St Francis College Broadway , SG6 3PJ	- not rated	1,127 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woolgrove School Pryor Way , SG6 2PT	- not rated	1,159 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy Pryor Way , SG6 2PT	3out of 4	1,159 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Stevenage Leisure Ltd	Howard Park Norton Way South	806 yd
Belisily - Letchworth Kids Café	58 Leys Avenue	879 yd
Bad Girls Ink	55 - 57 Leys Avenue	897 yd
Kings Lunch Club	Kings Community Church Whiteway	914 yd
Star express	35 - 37 Leys Avenue	931 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jackmans Community Centre	Jackmans Community Centre Ivel Court	582 yd
Hertfordshire FA County Ground	Hertfordshire Fa County Ground Baldock Road	804 yd
Letchworth Rugby Club	Letchworth Rugby Club Baldock Road	804 yd
PBC Catering Services Ltd	The Cloisters Barrington Road	815 yd
Lawrence Cloisters Trust Ltd	The Cloisters Barrington Road	815 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fat Jacks	2 Ivel Court	626 yd
Jackmans Chippy	7 Ivel Court	626 yd
Jaflong	3 Ivel Court	626 yd
Family Pizza Kebab	74 Leys Avenue	841 yd
Domino's Pizza	44 Leys Avenue	922 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland Frozen Foods plc	16 - 20 Central Approach	943 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	Unit 2, 1 Avenue One	984 yd
Sainsbury's	46 - 48 Eastcheap	1,000 yd
Thai Food Direct	Unit Ba2, Pixmore Centre Pixmore Avenue	1,007 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Pixmore Junior School RUSHBY MEAD	grass pitches	361 yd
Letchworth Corner Sports Club Whitethorn Lane	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	634 yd
Garden City Academy RADBURN WAY	grass pitches	651 yd
Hertfordshire Fa - The County Ground Baldock Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	803 yd
Baldock Road Recreation Ground JACKMANS PLACE	grass pitches	830 yd
St Christopher School BARRINGTON ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	909 yd
The Letchworth Par 3 Family Golf Centre THE GOLF HOUSE THE GOLF HOUSE WILLIAN WAY	golf	920 yd
Pixmore Playing Fields PIXMORE PLAYING FIELD PIXMORE PLAYING FIELD BALDOCK ROAD	grass pitches	923 yd
Jackmans Playing Field VINCENT	grass pitches, tennis courts	937 yd
Ironhouse Gymnasium (Closed) Unit C Unit C Pixmore Avenue	health and fitness suite	940 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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.