SG6 1DW is a safe, established residential area on Tabbs Close, 0.8km from Norton in Letchworth. Administratively it sits within Letchworth East ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £246k, down 16.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SG6 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00120025 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TABBS CLOSE, SG6 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TABBS CLOSE, SG6 1DW.
221
35
£ 48,200 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SG6 1DW — age 35, 40% ownership, 48% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 16.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG6 1DW. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 250,000
18 sales · Mean £ 242,025
Flat
£ 187,500
2 sales · Mean £ 187,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG6 1DW has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School
Hillshott Infant School and Nursery
The Grange Academy
Northfields Infants and Nursery School
Pixmore Junior School
St Mary's Junior Mixed School
St Mary's Infants' School
Garden City Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Letchworth Garden City0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Jubilee Social0.9 km
- Sri Guru Singh Sabha0.5 km
- The Salvation Army0.8 km
- McDonald's1.0 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- CrossFit Beowulf0.6 km
- Khoi Khoi FC0.7 km
- Great Wall0.9 km
- SUSHI GOURMET0.8 km
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Fairhaven Wholefoods Ltd0.8 km
- Halfords Ltd0.9 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- Lek's Thai & Asain Food0.1 km
- Sweet Stall0.8 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Thai Food Direct0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Lidl UK Gmbh0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Letchworth Conservative Club0.9 km
- The Three Horseshoes0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Letchworth Garden City1.3 km
- Baldock1.9 km
- Hitchin5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Cromwell Road0.1 km
- Cromwell Road0.1 km
- Neville's Court0.2 km
- Blackhorse Road0.3 km
- Dunhams Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SG61DW · Data under Open Government Licence