Heathermere is in Letchworth Garden City and in North Hertfordshire district. SG6 4QH is located in the Letchworth Grange 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 Heathermere, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4QH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG6 4SW, SG6 4QJ, SG6 4SN, SG6 4SY, SG6 4SP, SG6 4TB, SG6 4QL, SG6 4SZ, SG6 4NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG6 4QH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 54.4% | 53.6% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 45.6% | 46.4% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 4QH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.9% 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 | 23.7% | 29.6% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 52.9% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 8.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4% | 0.4% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 9.2% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 7.1% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 43.4% | 42.6% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 34.4% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 16% | 18.6% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 26.8% | 15.4% | -11.4% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 9.5% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 14.9% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 7.9% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 14.1% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 35.3% | 17.9% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 93.6% | 84.6% | -9.0% | 81.4% | 3.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 86.2% 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 | 93.6% | 86.2% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 85.9% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 1% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heathermere was 44.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.3% lower than the Letchworth Grange average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heathermere has the 7th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Letchworth Grange and the 188th lowest crime rate of 414 local areas in North Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Heathermere, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2025-06-25 | £498,379 |
| 46 Heathermere, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2025-03-28 | £422,382 |
| 38 Heathermere, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-03-21 | £267,908 |
| 6 Heathermere, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £310,500 | 2023-02-21 | £324,293 |
| 32 Heathermere, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-01-31 | £452,200 |
SG6 4QH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevells Road Nursery School Nevells Road , SG6 4TS | - not rated | 1,518 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arlesey Nursery School and Childcare Centre High Street , SG15 6SL | - not rated | 3,065 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Way Nursery School Weston Way , SG7 6HD | 4out of 4 | 3,410 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 | 370 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfields Infants and Nursery School Burley , SG6 4PT | 2out of 4 | 439 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Academy Sparhawke , SG6 4PY | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Junior School Sparhawke , SG6 4PY | - not rated | 598 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Park Lower School Dickens Boulevard , SG5 4FD | 3out of 4 | 1,340 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 | 1,009 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 | 2,082 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fearnhill School Icknield Way West , SG6 4BA | 3out of 4 | 2,411 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willian School Radburn Way , SG6 2JL | - not rated | 2,860 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Knights Templar School Park Street , SG7 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 3,081 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,029 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Etonbury Academy Stotfold Road , SG15 6XS | 3out of 4 | 3,371 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Etonbury Middle School Stotfold Road , SG15 6XS | - not rated | 3,371 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 | 1,311 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis College Broadway , SG6 3PJ | - not rated | 2,503 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Francis College Broadway , SG6 3PJ | - not rated | 2,503 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brandles School Weston Way , SG7 6EY | 3out of 4 | 3,041 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Brandles School Weston Way , SG7 6EY | - not rated | 3,042 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornes Garden Nursery | Thornes Poultry Centre And Garden Nursery Stotfold Road | 1,049 yd | |
| Greenway Café and Shop | Standalone Farm Wilbury Road | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingdom Hall | Kingdom Hall Of Jehovahs Witnesses Curlew Close | 409 yd | |
| The Grange Community Centre | The Grange Community Centre Middlefields | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kims | 6, The Parade Southfields | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express Middlefields | 451 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grange Playing Field GAUNTS WAY | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Norton (Closed) Norton Road | grass pitches | 1,000 yd |
| Norton Common NORTON COMMON NORTON COMMON ICKNIELD WAY | tennis courts | 1,086 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 | 133.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.