Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

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

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

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Population

320

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 48,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SG6 1BX's low deprivation rank, 75% ownership, and £772k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £772k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

SG6 1BX is a safe, established residential area on Norton Way North, 1.0km from Letchworth in Letchworth. Administratively it sits within Letchworth East ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG6, SG6 1BX offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £772k.

Census 2021 statistics for SG6 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00120018 (shared with 5 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 1BX. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.3%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 785,000

2 sales · Mean £ 785,000

Semi-Detached

£ 625,000

2 sales · Mean £ 625,000

Terraced

£ 660,000

1 sales · Mean £ 660,000

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

SG6 1BX has low crime rates — 32 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.

Violence and sexual offences60
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson15
Other theft6
Drugs6

school Local Schools

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Hillshott Infant School and Nursery

Good204 pupils0.9 km
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Northfields Infants and Nursery School

Good169 pupils1.0 km
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The Grange Academy

Good204 pupils1.0 km
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Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School

Good226 pupils1.1 km
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Stonehill School

Good234 pupils1.2 km
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Pixmore Junior School

Good238 pupils1.2 km
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Wilbury Junior School

Requires Improvement273 pupils1.3 km
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Icknield Infant and Nursery School

Requires Improvement234 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Deli Dot Zero0.8 km
  • Simmons (Bakers) Ltd0.9 km
  • Southfields Superstore0.7 km
  • The Crafty Beer Shop0.9 km
  • + 22 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Grange Community Centre0.7 km
  • Crafty's Beer shop0.9 km
  • ABC Snooker and Social Club0.8 km
  • Garden City Brewery0.8 km
  • Letchworth Conservative Club0.6 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Stevenage Leisure Ltd0.9 km
  • Bad Girls Ink0.9 km
  • Broadway Studio and Gallery Cafe0.8 km
  • Cherries and Tea0.9 km
  • Dragon King0.8 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Thai Food Direct0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • CrossFit Beowulf0.6 km
  • Family Pizza Kebab House0.9 km
  • WEDOYOGA0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Ming Wah0.7 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Broadway Hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Letchworth Garden City0.8 km
  • Baldock2.4 km
  • Hitchin4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Glebe Road0.0 km
  • Glebe Road0.0 km
  • Norton Common0.2 km
  • Eastholm0.2 km
  • Norton Way North0.2 km