Sanderling Close is in Letchworth Garden City and in North Hertfordshire district. SG6 4HY is located in the Letchworth Grange electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Hertfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sanderling Close, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG6 4HZ, SG6 4LL, SG6 4YF, SG6 4LQ, SG6 4YH, SG6 4LJ, SG6 4TJ, SG6 4LH, SG6 4YQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG6 4HY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 54.2% | 54.1% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 45.8% | 45.9% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 | 35% | 38.3% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.6% | 41.3% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 12.9% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 3.8% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.9% | 46.6% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 35.6% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 14% | 11.4% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 5.7% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 25.5% | 17.5% | -8.0% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 11.7% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 18.3% | 6.0% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 5.4% | -1.9% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 19.6% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 26.3% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% 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 | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 92% | 91.1% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 9.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 93.2% | 91.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 5% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 91.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.8% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0.7% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sanderling Close was 53.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.3% lower than the Letchworth Grange average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sanderling Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Letchworth Grange and the 188th highest crime rate of 413 local areas in North Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 39.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sanderling Close, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-05-29 | £249,203 |
| 46 Sanderling Close, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-08-26 | £283,593 |
| 14 Sanderling Close, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-05-27 | £205,619 |
| 30 Sanderling Close, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £229,995 | 2021-09-30 | £246,109 |
| 20 Sanderling Close, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-07-16 | £153,227 |
SG6 4HY 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Way Nursery School Weston Way , SG7 6HD | 4out of 4 | 3,788 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| York Road Nursery School York Road , SG5 1XA | 4out of 4 | 5,313 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehill School Western Close , SG6 4SZ | 3out of 4 | 497 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfields Infants and Nursery School Burley , SG6 4PT | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilbury Junior School Bedford Road , SG6 4DU | 2out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Park Lower School Dickens Boulevard , SG5 4FD | 4out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Academy Sparhawke , SG6 4PY | 2out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,904 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Highfield School Highfield , SG6 3QA | 3out of 4 | 2,691 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Knights Templar School Park Street , SG7 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 3,549 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Bedford Road , SG5 2UR | 3out of 4 | 4,826 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pix Brook Academy Arlesey Road , SG5 4HB | - not rated | 3,347 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Etonbury Academy Stotfold Road , SG15 6XS | 2out of 4 | 3,530 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 | 2,234 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| North Herts Education Support Centre Briar Patch Lane , SG6 3LY | 4out of 4 | 2,814 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher School Barrington Road , SG6 3JZ | - not rated | 2,895 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy Pryor Way , SG6 2PT | 3out of 4 | 3,347 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brandles School Weston Way , SG7 6EY | - not rated | 3,472 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 | 552 yd | |
| Thornes Garden Nursery | Thornes Poultry Centre And Garden Nursery Stotfold Road | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingdom Hall | Kingdom Hall Of Jehovahs Witnesses Curlew Close | 364 yd | |
| The Grange Community Centre | The Grange Community Centre Middlefields | 824 yd | |
| Two Chimneys | Two Chimneys Stotfold Road | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kims | 6, The Parade Southfields | 741 yd | |
| Golden City | 4A Bursland | 1,049 yd | |
| Pasha Fish Bar | 4B Bursland | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express Middlefields | 824 yd | |
| Tesco | 102 Bedford Road | 922 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norton Common NORTON COMMON NORTON COMMON ICKNIELD WAY | tennis courts | 985 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 | 42.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.