Hawthorn Hill is in Letchworth Garden City and in North Hertfordshire district. SG6 4HE 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 Hawthorn Hill, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG6 4HL, SG6 4HW, SG6 4HN, SG6 4HJ, SG6 4HH, SG6 4EZ, SG6 4HF, SG6 4HG, SG6 4HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG6 4HE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 50.7% | 52.9% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 49.3% | 47.1% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 4HE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.7% 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 | 16.9% | 19.3% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -18.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.7% | 58.7% | -8.0% | 44.2% | 14.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 9.2% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 12.4% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
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 (85.6%) 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% | 44% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 41.6% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 8.0% |
| Fair health | 11% | 10.5% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 44.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 11.3% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 10.4% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 11.8% | 2.9% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 5.4% | -1.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 16.3% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.8% | 44.8% | 3.0% | 33.8% | 11.0% |
| Other | 5.9% | 0% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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 | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 2.3% | -3.4% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 90.8% | 93.1% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 91.5% | 93% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 93% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 0% | -8.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawthorn Hill was 4.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.6% lower than the Letchworth Norton average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Hawthorn Hill has the lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Letchworth Norton and the 7th lowest crime rate of 414 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 -59.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Hawthorn Hill, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2022-06-27 | £581,042 |
| 8 Hawthorn Hill, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2018-01-12 | £818,498 |
| 11 Hawthorn Hill, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £579,547 | 2017-07-14 | £711,232 |
| 9 Hawthorn Hill, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £210,000 | 2008-12-04 | £429,692 |
| 11 Hawthorn Hill, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £306,500 | 2006-10-23 | £601,690 |
SG6 4HE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SG6 4HE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 4HE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 652 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Way Nursery School Weston Way , SG7 6HD | 4out of 4 | 3,306 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arlesey Nursery School and Childcare Centre High Street , SG15 6SL | - not rated | 3,575 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| York Road Nursery School York Road , SG5 1XA | 4out of 4 | 5,031 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 | 692 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilbury Junior School Bedford Road , SG6 4DU | - not rated | 692 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Icknield Infant and Nursery School Archers Way , SG6 4UN | - not rated | 966 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonehill School Western Close , SG6 4SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfields Infants and Nursery School Burley , SG6 4PT | 2out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton School Norton Road , SG6 1AF | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Da Vinci Studio School of Creative Enterprise The Old Grammar School , Broadway SG6 3PA | - not rated | 1,156 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fearnhill School Icknield Way West , SG6 4BA | 3out of 4 | 1,552 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Highfield School Highfield , SG6 3QA | - not rated | 2,145 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Highfield School Highfield , SG6 3QA | 3out of 4 | 2,145 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 | 3,955 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Etonbury Academy Stotfold Road , SG15 6XS | 3out of 4 | 4,213 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Etonbury Middle School Stotfold Road , SG15 6XS | - not rated | 4,213 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 | 769 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis College Broadway , SG6 3PJ | - not rated | 1,571 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Francis College Broadway , SG6 3PJ | - not rated | 1,571 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher School Barrington Road , SG6 3JZ | - not rated | 2,199 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Herts Education Support Centre Briar Patch Lane , SG6 3LY | - not rated | 2,257 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenway Café and Shop | Standalone Farm Wilbury Road | 558 yd | |
| Letchworth Outdoor Swimming Pool | Letchworth Swimming Pool Icknield Way | 685 yd | |
| Rico's Coffee | Letchworth Railway Station Station Place | 767 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | Salvation Army Norton Way North | 772 yd | |
| Chicken and Pizza Lounge | 3 Station Parade | 798 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 | 853 yd | |
| Crafty's Beer shop | 15 Leys Avenue | 919 yd | |
| The Grange Community Centre | The Grange Community Centre Middlefields | 936 yd | |
| Letchworth Conservative Club | 1 Birds Hill | 942 yd | |
| Garden City Brewery | 22 The Wynd | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden City | 4A Bursland | 738 yd | |
| Pasha Fish Bar | 4B Bursland | 738 yd | |
| Shish Grill | 4 Station Parade | 799 yd | |
| Oh My Cod | 5 Station Parade | 805 yd | |
| Ming Wah | 58 Station Road | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 102 Bedford Road | 561 yd | |
| WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS LIMITED | Morrisons Superstore Broadway | 910 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express Middlefields | 936 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 46 - 48 Eastcheap | 1,027 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods plc | 16 - 20 Central Approach | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norton Common NORTON COMMON NORTON COMMON ICKNIELD WAY | tennis courts | 499 yd |
| The Letchworth Club SPIRELLA BUILDING SPIRELLA BUILDING BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 663 yd |
| Letchworth Outdoor Pool ICKNIELD WAY | swimming pool | 688 yd |
| Letchworth Settlement NEVELLS ROAD | 780 yd | |
| Archers Way Recreation Ground ARCHERS WAY | grass pitches | 973 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 | 139.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.