Bridge Road is in Letchworth Garden City and in North Hertfordshire district. SG6 4ES is located in the Letchworth Norton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Hertfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bridge Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG6 4TT, SG6 4TS, SG6 4EX, SG6 4DJ, SG6 4EY, SG6 4TY, SG6 3AW, SG6 3SB, SG6 4QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG6 4ES 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 | 52.8% | 50.9% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.1% | 1.9% | 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 4ES there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65% 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 | 20.5% | 21.1% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -16.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.2% | 65% | -0.2% | 44.2% | 20.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 6.4% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 4% | 6.4% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 (87%) 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 | 45.7% | 48.9% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 38.1% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 10.2% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| 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 56.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.6% | 10.4% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 5.4% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 12.9% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 11.8% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 52% | 56.1% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 22.3% |
| Other | 3.7% | 0.7% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.7% 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 | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.1% | 90.7% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 9.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 92.6% | 89.5% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 5.7% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 88.9% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.8% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0.9% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridge Road was 113.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.6% higher than the Letchworth Norton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bridge Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Letchworth Norton and the 54th highest crime rate of 414 local areas in North Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bridge Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2021-06-29 | £734,427 |
| 2 Bridge Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2000-11-02 | £528,407 |
SG6 4ES 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SG6 4ES area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 114 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevells Road Nursery School Nevells Road , SG6 4TS | - not rated | 160 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Way Nursery School Weston Way , SG7 6HD | 4out of 4 | 3,126 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arlesey Nursery School and Childcare Centre High Street , SG15 6SL | - not rated | 4,092 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| York Road Nursery School York Road , SG5 1XA | 4out of 4 | 4,736 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbury Junior School Bedford Road , SG6 4DU | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilbury Junior School Bedford Road , SG6 4DU | - not rated | 681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Icknield Infant and Nursery School Archers Way , SG6 4UN | - not rated | 815 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillshott Infant School and Nursery Ridge Avenue , SG6 1QE | - not rated | 951 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Primary and Nursery School West View , SG6 3QN | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Community 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 | 601 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fearnhill School Icknield Way West , SG6 4BA | 3out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton School Norton Road , SG6 1AF | - not rated | 1,343 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Highfield School Highfield , SG6 3QA | - not rated | 1,687 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Highfield School Highfield , SG6 3QA | 3out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,506 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Etonbury Academy Stotfold Road , SG15 6XS | 3out of 4 | 4,779 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Etonbury Middle School Stotfold Road , SG15 6XS | - not rated | 4,779 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City Montessori School 269 Icknield Way , SG6 4UE | - not rated | 652 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis College Broadway , SG6 3PJ | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Francis College Broadway , SG6 3PJ | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher School Barrington Road , SG6 3JZ | - not rated | 1,633 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Herts Education Support Centre Briar Patch Lane , SG6 3LY | - not rated | 1,786 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rico's Coffee | Letchworth Railway Station Station Place | 228 yd | |
| Chicken and Pizza Lounge | 3 Station Parade | 275 yd | |
| Dragon King | 14 - 16 Station Road | 307 yd | |
| Cherries and Tea | 3 - 5 Eastcheap | 350 yd | |
| L'Artista | 9 Eastcheap | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Platform also t/a K-Town, Chik Box and Locked and Loaded | The Platform Station Place | 315 yd | |
| Crafty's Beer shop | 15 Leys Avenue | 400 yd | |
| Arena Tavern | 3 Arena Parade | 433 yd | |
| ABC Snooker and Social Club | 24 Leys Avenue | 455 yd | |
| The Three Magnets | 18 - 20 Leys Avenue | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shish Grill | 4 Station Parade | 276 yd | |
| Oh My Cod | 5 Station Parade | 282 yd | |
| Subway | 7 Eastcheap | 350 yd | |
| Mooboo Letchworth | 5 Arena Parade | 429 yd | |
| Deep Blue Restaurants | 2 Arena Parade | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS LIMITED | Morrisons Superstore Broadway | 345 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 46 - 48 Eastcheap | 472 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods plc | 16 - 20 Central Approach | 515 yd | |
| Tesco | 102 Bedford Road | 642 yd | |
| Thai Food Direct | Unit Ba2, Pixmore Centre Pixmore Avenue | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Letchworth Club SPIRELLA BUILDING SPIRELLA BUILDING BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 124 yd |
| Letchworth Settlement NEVELLS ROAD | 508 yd | |
| Norton Common NORTON COMMON NORTON COMMON ICKNIELD WAY | tennis courts | 560 yd |
| Letchworth Outdoor Pool ICKNIELD WAY | swimming pool | 669 yd |
| Archers Way Recreation Ground ARCHERS WAY | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| St Francis College BROADWAY | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,024 yd |
| Ironhouse Gymnasium (Closed) Unit C Unit C Pixmore Avenue | health and fitness suite | 1,059 yd |
| The Hub UNIT 1 UNIT 1 ARDEN PRESS WAY | health and fitness suite | 1,083 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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 | 50.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.