SG6 1DN is a safe, established residential area on Hampden Close, 0.8km from Norton in Letchworth. Administratively it sits within Letchworth East ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £211k.
Census 2021 statistics for SG6 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00120019 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAMPDEN CLOSE, SG6 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAMPDEN CLOSE, SG6 1DN.
282
39
£ 48,200 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG6 1DN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SG6 1DN's 63% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG6 1DN. The average age is 38.6. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 211,250
2 sales · Mean £ 211,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG6 1DN has low crime rates — 35 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
Brandles School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Jubilee Social0.9 km
- Sri Guru Singh Sabha0.6 km
- The Salvation Army0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Burger King0.9 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Thai Food Direct0.7 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Lidl UK Gmbh0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Letchworth Garden City0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Grange Community Centre1.0 km
- Letchworth Conservative Club0.9 km
- The Three Horseshoes0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- CrossFit Beowulf0.6 km
- Khoi Khoi FC0.7 km
- Great Wall0.9 km
- SUSHI GOURMET0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Letchworth Garden City1.3 km
- Baldock1.9 km
- Hitchin5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Cromwell Road0.1 km
- Cromwell Road0.1 km
- Neville's Court0.3 km
- Blackhorse Road0.3 km
- Kristiansand Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SG61DN · Data under Open Government Licence