Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

NORTON WAY NORTH, SG6 1BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTON WAY NORTH, SG6 1BH.

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Population

412

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 48,200 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SG6 1BH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SG6 1BH spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG6 1BH is a sought-after residential area on Norton Way North, 0.7km from Letchworth in Letchworth. Administratively it sits within Letchworth East ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.

The people who live in SG6 1BH are typical of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £190k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SG6 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00120024 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG6 1BH. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.0%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean8.0%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

Flat

£ 187,000

9 sales · Mean £ 179,500

Detached

£ 565,000

1 sales · Mean £ 565,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SG6 1BH is moderate at 50 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.

Violence and sexual offences59
Anti-social behaviour36
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order12
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Hillshott Infant School and Nursery

Good204 pupils0.6 km
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Pixmore Junior School

Good238 pupils0.9 km
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Wilbury Junior School

Requires Improvement273 pupils1.1 km
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Icknield Infant and Nursery School

Requires Improvement234 pupils1.2 km
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Northfields Infants and Nursery School

Good169 pupils1.4 km
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Stonehill School

Good234 pupils1.4 km
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The Grange Academy

Good204 pupils1.4 km
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Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School

Good226 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Basra Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Deli Dot Zero0.4 km
  • Greggs Bakers0.6 km
  • Poundstretchers Ltd0.6 km
  • + 30 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Arena Tavern0.7 km
  • The Grange Community Centre1.0 km
  • Crafty's Beer shop0.5 km
  • ABC Snooker and Social Club0.4 km
  • Garden City Brewery0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • Stevenage Leisure Ltd0.5 km
  • Bad Girls Ink0.5 km
  • Broadway Studio and Gallery Cafe0.4 km
  • Cherries and Tea0.5 km
  • Dragon King0.4 km
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS LIMITED0.7 km
  • Thai Food Direct0.4 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • CrossFit Beowulf0.5 km
  • Family Pizza Kebab House0.5 km
  • WEDOYOGA0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Ming Wah0.2 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Broadway Hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Letchworth Garden City0.5 km
  • Baldock2.7 km
  • Hitchin4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Norton Common0.1 km
  • Birds Hill0.1 km
  • Birds Hill0.2 km
  • Rushby Mead0.2 km
  • Rushby Mead0.2 km