Bedford Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4DR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG6 4DR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.6%	51.3%	-3.3%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	45.4%	48.7%	3.3%	49.0%	-0.3%

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	23.4%	26.8%	3.4%	37.9%	-11.1%
Married: Opposite sex	41.7%	46.4%	4.7%	44.2%	2.2%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%
Separated	2.9%	2.2%	-0.7%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	16%	14%	-2.0%	9.1%	4.9%
Widowed	16%	9.5%	-6.5%	6.1%	3.4%

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	41%	44.8%	3.8%	48.4%	-3.6%
Good health	34.8%	34.1%	-0.7%	33.6%	0.5%
Fair health	17.2%	13%	-4.2%	12.7%	0.3%
Bad health	3.1%	6.3%	3.2%	4.0%	2.3%
Very bad health	4%	1.8%	-2.2%	1.2%	0.6%

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	30.9%	20.9%	-10.0%	18.2%	2.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.7%	5.1%	-8.6%	9.6%	-4.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.1%	13%	-0.1%	13.4%	-0.4%
Apprenticeship	5.1%	6.8%	1.7%	5.3%	1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.4%	13.6%	2.2%	16.9%	-3.3%
Degree or Similar	21.7%	34.5%	12.8%	33.8%	0.7%
Other	4%	6.2%	2.2%	2.8%	3.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	3.1%	-2.2%
Black African	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	2.5%	-1.2%
Black Caribbean	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	1.8%	1.4%	0.8%	1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.6%	0.4%	-2.2%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	92.5%	94.2%	1.7%	81.4%	12.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.2% 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	96%	89.2%	-6.8%	83.2%	6.0%
European Union	1.3%	5.4%	4.1%	6.1%	-0.7%
Africa	0%	3.6%	3.6%	2.7%	0.9%
Middle East and Asia	1.8%	0.4%	-1.4%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	0.3%	0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.3%	89.6%	-4.7%	83.2%	6.4%
10+ Years	0%	7.2%	7.2%	9.8%	-2.6%
5-10 Years	0%	2.3%	2.3%	2.9%	-0.6%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	4.8%	0%	-4.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.1%	76.7%	-1.6%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
France	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Italy	2.7%	0.6%	2.1%
Romania	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Central and Western Africa	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
No passport held	19.9%	13.5%	6.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.7%	37.2%	4.5%
Christian	50.2%	46.2%	4.0%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Other religion	2.2%	0.6%	1.6%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is Bedford Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bedford Road was 26.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.2% lower than the Letchworth Wilbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Bedford Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Letchworth Wilbury and the 100th lowest crime rate of 413 local areas in North Hertfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£42,600

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in SG6 4DR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above 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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 5/10 (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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Bedford Road are based on 210 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 Bedford Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4DR

Estimated Average Property Prices for SG6 4DR

Average Price
£562,771

Semi-Detached
£635,630

Terraced
£417,054

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bedford Road

Average Price
£402,354

Semi-Detached
£485,603

Terraced
£339,548

Detached
£533,325

Flats/Maisonettes
£175,422

Other
£313,831

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bedford Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
36 Bedford Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£645,000	2021-03-26	£722,456
36 Bedford Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£625,000	2018-08-03	£713,293
46 Bedford Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£435,000	2016-10-19	£525,689
36 Bedford Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£395,000	2013-12-12	£660,049
36 Bedford Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2010-04-14	£525,917

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SG6 4DR

Employment

SG6 4DR 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 4DR 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%.

Economic Activity

Retired	62
Full-Time Employee	52
Self-Employed	17
Part-Time Employee	17
Looking after home or family	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Student (economically inactive)	4
Other	1
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Manufacturing	12
Education	10
Other	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Information and communication	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Construction	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Human health and social work activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	1
Accommodation and food service activities	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	3,665 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
York Road Nursery School York Road , SG5 1XA	4out of 4	4,516 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wilbury Junior School Bedford Road , SG6 4DU	2out of 4	171 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Icknield Infant and Nursery School Archers Way , SG6 4UN	3out of 4	451 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stonehill School Western Close , SG6 4SZ	3out of 4	1,445 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hillshott Infant School and Nursery Ridge Avenue , SG6 1QE	3out of 4	1,524 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School Highfield , SG6 3QB	4out of 4	1,596 yd	Academy converter	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	1,036 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Highfield School Highfield , SG6 3QA	3out of 4	1,727 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Knights Templar School Park Street , SG7 6DZ	3out of 4	3,629 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Priory School Bedford Road , SG5 2UR	3out of 4	4,147 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hitchin Girls' School Highbury Road , SG4 9RS	4out of 4	4,835 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	4,313 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Etonbury Academy Stotfold Road , SG15 6XS	2out of 4	4,477 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	1,315 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
North Herts Education Support Centre Briar Patch Lane , SG6 3LY	4out of 4	1,849 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Christopher School Barrington Road , SG6 3JZ	- not rated	2,017 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy Pryor Way , SG6 2PT	3out of 4	2,926 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Brandles School Weston Way , SG7 6EY	- not rated	3,474 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
Greenway Café and Shop	Standalone Farm Wilbury Road	581 yd
Rico's Coffee	Letchworth Railway Station Station Place	658 yd
Chicken and Pizza Lounge	3 Station Parade	710 yd
Dragon King	14 - 16 Station Road	748 yd
Cherries and Tea	3 - 5 Eastcheap	767 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Platform also t/a K-Town, Chik Box and Locked and Loaded	The Platform Station Place	740 yd
Arena Tavern	3 Arena Parade	800 yd
Crafty's Beer shop	15 Leys Avenue	830 yd
ABC Snooker and Social Club	24 Leys Avenue	892 yd
The Three Magnets	18 - 20 Leys Avenue	892 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden City	4A Bursland	346 yd
Pasha Fish Bar	4B Bursland	346 yd
Shish Grill	4 Station Parade	710 yd
Oh My Cod	5 Station Parade	716 yd
Subway	7 Eastcheap	767 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	102 Bedford Road	201 yd
WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS LIMITED	Morrisons Superstore Broadway	684 yd
Sainsbury's	46 - 48 Eastcheap	862 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods plc	16 - 20 Central Approach	917 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Letchworth Club SPIRELLA BUILDING SPIRELLA BUILDING BRIDGE ROAD	health and fitness suite	443 yd
Archers Way Recreation Ground ARCHERS WAY	grass pitches	494 yd
Norton Common NORTON COMMON NORTON COMMON ICKNIELD WAY	tennis courts	812 yd
Letchworth Settlement NEVELLS ROAD		914 yd
Letchworth Outdoor Pool ICKNIELD WAY	swimming pool	979 yd
Fearnhill School ICKNIELD WAY	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,075 yd
Fearnhill Sports Centre ICKNIELD WAY	health and fitness suite	1,075 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	70.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	135.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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