The Dale is in Letchworth Garden City and in North Hertfordshire district. SG6 3SG 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 The Dale, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3SG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG6 3SE, SG6 3SF, SG6 3HQ, SG6 3HF, SG6 3SD, SG6 4BY, SG6 3SQ, SG6 4QF, SG6 3SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG6 3SG, 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Dale was 34.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.7% lower than the Letchworth South East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Dale has the 16th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Letchworth South East and the 138th lowest crime rate of 414 local areas in North Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.1%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 The Dale, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £478,000 | 2024-02-16 | £518,787 |
| 5 The Dale, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2022-03-09 | £499,196 |
| 14 The Dale, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2021-09-28 | £535,296 |
| 25 The Dale, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2017-04-12 | £686,516 |
| 12 The Dale, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2017-03-23 | £502,046 |
SG6 3SG 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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevells Road Nursery School Nevells Road , SG6 4TS | - not rated | 590 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Way Nursery School Weston Way , SG7 6HD | 4out of 4 | 3,415 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| York Road Nursery School York Road , SG5 1XA | 4out of 4 | 4,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arlesey Nursery School and Childcare Centre High Street , SG15 6SL | - not rated | 4,335 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbury Primary and Nursery School West View , SG6 3QN | - not rated | 534 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Icknield Infant and Nursery School Archers Way , SG6 4UN | - not rated | 624 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilbury Junior School Bedford Road , SG6 4DU | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilbury Junior School Bedford Road , SG6 4DU | - not rated | 704 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School Highfield , SG6 3QB | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Da Vinci Studio School of Creative Enterprise The Old Grammar School , Broadway SG6 3PA | - not rated | 273 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fearnhill School Icknield Way West , SG6 4BA | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Highfield School Highfield , SG6 3QA | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Highfield School Highfield , SG6 3QA | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton School Norton Road , SG6 1AF | - not rated | 1,855 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pix Brook Academy Arlesey Road , SG5 4HB | 3out of 4 | 4,963 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Etonbury Academy Stotfold Road , SG15 6XS | 3out of 4 | 5,178 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Etonbury Middle School Stotfold Road , SG15 6XS | - not rated | 5,178 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis College Broadway , SG6 3PJ | - not rated | 592 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Francis College Broadway , SG6 3PJ | - not rated | 592 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garden City Montessori School 269 Icknield Way , SG6 4UE | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Herts Education Support Centre Briar Patch Lane , SG6 3LY | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher School Barrington Road , SG6 3JZ | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Breakfast & Creation Cafe | Letchworth Baptist Church West View | 349 yd | |
| Indian Royal | 8 Arena Parade | 418 yd | |
| Prezzo | 11 Arena Parade | 418 yd | |
| Pho house | 27 Eastcheap | 471 yd | |
| Alloro Restaurante Italiano | 21B Eastcheap | 471 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arena Tavern | 3 Arena Parade | 418 yd | |
| The Platform also t/a K-Town, Chik Box and Locked and Loaded | The Platform Station Place | 529 yd | |
| Crafty's Beer shop | 15 Leys Avenue | 600 yd | |
| ABC Snooker and Social Club | 24 Leys Avenue | 675 yd | |
| The Three Magnets | 18 - 20 Leys Avenue | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mooboo Letchworth | 5 Arena Parade | 415 yd | |
| Deep Blue Restaurants | 2 Arena Parade | 418 yd | |
| City Pizza Kebabs | 74 Eastcheap | 498 yd | |
| Subway | 7 Eastcheap | 519 yd | |
| Shish Grill | 4 Station Parade | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS LIMITED | Morrisons Superstore Broadway | 334 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 46 - 48 Eastcheap | 498 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods plc | 16 - 20 Central Approach | 563 yd | |
| Tesco | 102 Bedford Road | 770 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Letchworth Club SPIRELLA BUILDING SPIRELLA BUILDING BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 400 yd |
| Archers Way Recreation Ground ARCHERS WAY | grass pitches | 533 yd |
| St Francis College BROADWAY | grass pitches, swimming pool | 589 yd |
| Hillbrow Recreation Ground (Closed) Hillbrow | grass pitches | 885 yd |
| Letchworth Settlement NEVELLS ROAD | 937 yd | |
| Fearnhill School ICKNIELD WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 944 yd |
| Fearnhill Sports Centre ICKNIELD WAY | health and fitness suite | 944 yd |
| Pixmore Junior School RUSHBY MEAD | grass pitches | 1,052 yd |
| Norton Common NORTON COMMON NORTON COMMON ICKNIELD WAY | tennis courts | 1,080 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 | 108.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.