Linnet Close is in Letchworth Garden City and in North Hertfordshire district. SG6 4FA is located in the Letchworth Norton 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 Linnet Close, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4FA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG6 4JJ, SG6 4HR, SG6 4HT, SG6 4YQ, SG6 4HS, SG6 4HP, SG6 4YH, SG6 4HN, SG6 4XT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG6 4FA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 52.2% | 52% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 4FA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.3% 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 | 34.2% | 36.7% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 51.3% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 7.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 3.2% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 6.2% | 0.4% | 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 | 42.9% | 47.9% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 34.3% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 14.6% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 29% | 22.9% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 9.2% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 13.7% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.6% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 14.4% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 32.7% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.6% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 4% | -1.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 92.3% | 86.1% | -6.2% | 81.4% | 4.7% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 90.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 90.9% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 90.9% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 0.3% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Linnet Close was 83.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.4% higher than the Letchworth Grange average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Linnet Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Letchworth Grange and the 98th highest crime rate of 413 local areas in North Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.3%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Linnet Close, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-11-07 | £410,118 |
| 25 Linnet Close, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £358,000 | 2021-12-10 | £379,059 |
| 22 Linnet Close, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £372,000 | 2021-05-28 | £419,881 |
| 23 Linnet Close, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2020-12-09 | £432,981 |
| 16 Linnet Close, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2017-03-22 | £385,376 |
SG6 4FA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Way Nursery School Weston Way , SG7 6HD | 4out of 4 | 3,798 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| York Road Nursery School York Road , SG5 1XA | 4out of 4 | 4,939 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 | 2out of 4 | 691 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill School Western Close , SG6 4SZ | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Icknield Infant and Nursery School Archers Way , SG6 4UN | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfields Infants and Nursery School Burley , SG6 4PT | 3out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Park Lower School Dickens Boulevard , SG5 4FD | 4out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fearnhill School Icknield Way West , SG6 4BA | 2out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Highfield School Highfield , SG6 3QA | 3out of 4 | 2,303 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Knights Templar School Park Street , SG7 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 3,639 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Bedford Road , SG5 2UR | 3out of 4 | 4,481 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitchin Boys' School Grammar School Walk , SG5 1JB | 4out of 4 | 5,322 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pix Brook Academy Arlesey Road , SG5 4HB | - not rated | 3,737 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Etonbury Academy Stotfold Road , SG15 6XS | 2out of 4 | 3,889 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,889 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| North Herts Education Support Centre Briar Patch Lane , SG6 3LY | 4out of 4 | 2,427 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher School Barrington Road , SG6 3JZ | - not rated | 2,574 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy Pryor Way , SG6 2PT | 3out of 4 | 3,230 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brandles School Weston Way , SG7 6EY | - not rated | 3,530 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenway Café and Shop | Standalone Farm Wilbury Road | 222 yd | |
| Letchworth Outdoor Swimming Pool | Letchworth Swimming Pool Icknield Way | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Chimneys | Two Chimneys Stotfold Road | 666 yd | |
| Kingdom Hall | Kingdom Hall Of Jehovahs Witnesses Curlew Close | 751 yd | |
| The Grange Community Centre | The Grange Community Centre Middlefields | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden City | 4A Bursland | 657 yd | |
| Pasha Fish Bar | 4B Bursland | 657 yd | |
| Kims | 6, The Parade Southfields | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 102 Bedford Road | 526 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express Middlefields | 1,065 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norton Common NORTON COMMON NORTON COMMON ICKNIELD WAY | tennis courts | 875 yd |
| The Letchworth Club SPIRELLA BUILDING SPIRELLA BUILDING BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 946 yd |
| Archers Way Recreation Ground ARCHERS WAY | grass pitches | 997 yd |
| Letchworth Outdoor Pool ICKNIELD WAY | swimming pool | 1,062 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 | 161.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.