Broadwater Dale, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3HQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG6 3HQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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	55.9%	53.6%	-2.3%	51.0%	2.6%
Male	44.1%	46.4%	2.3%	49.0%	-2.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	29.8%	38%	8.2%	37.9%	0.1%
Married: Opposite sex	47.2%	39.1%	-8.1%	44.2%	-5.1%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	2%	3.8%	1.8%	2.2%	1.6%
Divorced	12.9%	12.4%	-0.5%	9.1%	3.3%
Widowed	7.3%	6%	-1.3%	6.1%	-0.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	42.7%	38.9%	-3.8%	48.4%	-9.5%
Good health	36.9%	38%	1.1%	33.6%	4.4%
Fair health	15.9%	16.2%	0.3%	12.7%	3.5%
Bad health	3.1%	5.9%	2.8%	4.0%	1.9%
Very bad health	1.4%	0.9%	-0.5%	1.2%	-0.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17.3%	12.1%	-5.2%	18.2%	-6.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.3%	11.7%	0.4%	9.6%	2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.7%	10.2%	-7.5%	13.4%	-3.2%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	3.8%	0.6%	5.3%	-1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.7%	22.3%	10.6%	16.9%	5.4%
Degree or Similar	32.3%	37.7%	5.4%	33.8%	3.9%
Other	6.5%	2.3%	-4.2%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.6% 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)
Chinese	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	12.9%	8.4%	-4.5%	3.1%	5.3%
Pakistani	2%	0%	-2.0%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	3.4%	3.1%	1.6%	1.8%
Black African	0.3%	2.5%	2.2%	2.5%	0.0%
Black Caribbean	2.7%	3.1%	0.4%	1.0%	2.1%
Other Black	0%	2.8%	2.8%	0.5%	2.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.4%	3.1%	0.7%	0.9%	2.2%
Mixed Other	1%	1.3%	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%
White	74.6%	71.6%	-3.0%	81.4%	-9.8%
Other	1.4%	2.8%	1.4%	1.6%	1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 80.1% 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	82.4%	80.1%	-2.3%	83.2%	-3.1%
European Union	3.4%	3.1%	-0.3%	6.1%	-3.0%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	2%	6.8%	4.8%	2.7%	4.1%
Middle East and Asia	9.5%	8.1%	-1.4%	5.6%	2.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.4%	1.2%	-0.2%	1.3%	-0.1%
Oceania	1%	0.6%	-0.4%	0.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	81.4%	79.6%	-1.8%	83.2%	-3.6%
10+ Years	1%	16.7%	15.7%	9.8%	6.9%
5-10 Years	4.4%	0.9%	-3.5%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0.9%	0.2%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	12.5%	1.9%	-10.6%	1.9%	0.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.1%	76.7%	2.4%
Ireland	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Poland	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Central and Western Africa	1.6%	0.3%	1.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Eastern Asia	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	13.7%	13.5%	0.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.7%	37.2%	8.5%
Christian	37.3%	46.2%	-8.9%
Buddhist	1.6%	0.5%	1.1%
Muslim	1.6%	6.5%	-4.9%
Sikh	8.4%	0.9%	7.5%
Not answered	5.6%	6.0%	-0.4%

Safety

Is Broadwater Dale Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broadwater Dale was 37.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.9% lower than the Letchworth South East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Broadwater Dale has the 16th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Letchworth South East and the 162nd lowest crime rate of 413 local areas in North Hertfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.9%.

🔎 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 3HQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 1/10 (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) - 6/10 (average )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Broadwater Dale are based on 32 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 Broadwater Dale, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3HQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SG6 3HQ

Average Price
£342,010

Semi-Detached
£324,479

Terraced
£344,931

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Broadwater Dale

Average Price
£364,672

Semi-Detached
£339,384

Terraced
£367,288

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Broadwater DaleStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
33 Broadwater Dale, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£228,250	2022-08-22	£247,252
27 Broadwater Dale, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£295,260	2020-02-21	£357,089
11 Broadwater Dale, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£346,000	2018-01-11	£421,285
1 Broadwater Dale, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£269,000	2016-02-26	£361,793
3 Broadwater Dale, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£235,000	2014-11-07	£364,655

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SG6 3HQ

Employment

SG6 3HQ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	93
Retired	64
Part-Time Employee	38
Self-Employed	24
Looking after home or family	13
Unemployed	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	32
Manufacturing	20
Education	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Human health and social work activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Construction	6
Other	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Information and communication	5
Transport and storage	4
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Weston Way Nursery School Weston Way , SG7 6HD	4out of 4	3,591 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
York Road Nursery School York Road , SG5 1XA	4out of 4	4,083 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Icknield Infant and Nursery School Archers Way , SG6 4UN	3out of 4	513 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wilbury Junior School Bedford Road , SG6 4DU	2out of 4	661 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School Highfield , SG6 3QB	4out of 4	928 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pixmore Junior School Rushby Mead , SG6 1RS	3out of 4	1,200 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hillshott Infant School and Nursery Ridge Avenue , SG6 1QE	3out of 4	1,348 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fearnhill School Icknield Way West , SG6 4BA	2out of 4	768 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Highfield School Highfield , SG6 3QA	3out of 4	1,054 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Knights Templar School Park Street , SG7 6DZ	3out of 4	3,708 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Priory School Bedford Road , SG5 2UR	3out of 4	3,857 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hitchin Girls' School Highbury Road , SG4 9RS	4out of 4	4,279 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pix Brook Academy Arlesey Road , SG5 4HB	- not rated	5,017 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Etonbury Academy Stotfold Road , SG15 6XS	2out of 4	5,199 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Francis College Broadway , SG6 3PJ	- not rated	627 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
North Herts Education Support Centre Briar Patch Lane , SG6 3LY	4out of 4	1,166 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Christopher School Barrington Road , SG6 3JZ	- not rated	1,350 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy Pryor Way , SG6 2PT	3out of 4	2,649 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Brandles School Weston Way , SG7 6EY	- not rated	3,504 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lighthouse Breakfast & Creation Cafe	Letchworth Baptist Church West View	291 yd
Indian Royal	8 Arena Parade	489 yd
Prezzo	11 Arena Parade	489 yd
Pho house	27 Eastcheap	548 yd
Alloro Restaurante Italiano	21B Eastcheap	548 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Arena Tavern	3 Arena Parade	489 yd
The Platform also t/a K-Town, Chik Box and Locked and Loaded	The Platform Station Place	622 yd
Crafty's Beer shop	15 Leys Avenue	685 yd
ABC Snooker and Social Club	24 Leys Avenue	758 yd
The Three Magnets	18 - 20 Leys Avenue	758 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mooboo Letchworth	5 Arena Parade	488 yd
Deep Blue Restaurants	2 Arena Parade	489 yd
City Pizza Kebabs	74 Eastcheap	567 yd
Subway	7 Eastcheap	607 yd
Oh My Cod	5 Station Parade	656 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS LIMITED	Morrisons Superstore Broadway	424 yd
Sainsbury's	46 - 48 Eastcheap	567 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods plc	16 - 20 Central Approach	628 yd
Tesco	102 Bedford Road	842 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Letchworth Club SPIRELLA BUILDING SPIRELLA BUILDING BRIDGE ROAD	health and fitness suite	512 yd
St Francis College BROADWAY	grass pitches, swimming pool	514 yd
Archers Way Recreation Ground ARCHERS WAY	grass pitches	544 yd
Hillbrow Recreation Ground (Closed) Hillbrow	grass pitches	779 yd
Fearnhill School ICKNIELD WAY	grass pitches, tennis courts	885 yd
Fearnhill Sports Centre ICKNIELD WAY	health and fitness suite	885 yd
Letchworth Settlement NEVELLS ROAD		1,038 yd
The Highfield School HIGHFIELD	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,048 yd
Pixmore Junior School RUSHBY MEAD	grass pitches	1,069 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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	174.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.