Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

PYMS CLOSE, SG6 1DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PYMS CLOSE, SG6 1DP.

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Population

349

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 48,200 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

SG6 1DP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 69.4% year-on-year.

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

SG6 1DP is a safe, established residential area on Pyms Close, 0.7km from Norton in Letchworth. Administratively it sits within Letchworth East ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, SG6 1DP represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of North Hertfordshire.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £203k, down 69.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SG6 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00120016 (shared with 9 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 1DP. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.9%
Asian / British Asian26.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 150,500

4 sales · Mean £ 145,250

Semi-Detached

£ 392,000

1 sales · Mean £ 392,000

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

SG6 1DP has low crime rates — 43 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 offences69
Anti-social behaviour32
Criminal damage and arson12
Burglary9
Vehicle crime9

school Local Schools

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Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School

Good226 pupils0.6 km
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Hillshott Infant School and Nursery

Good204 pupils1.2 km
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The Grange Academy

Good204 pupils1.2 km
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Northfields Infants and Nursery School

Good169 pupils1.3 km
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Brandles School

Inadequate61 pupils1.5 km
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St Mary's Junior Mixed School

Good234 pupils1.5 km
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St Mary's Infants' School

Requires Improvement133 pupils1.5 km
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The Knights Templar School

Good1461 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Fairhaven Wholefoods Ltd0.7 km
  • Halfords Ltd0.8 km
  • Home Bargains0.8 km
  • Lek's Thai & Asain Food0.3 km
  • Sweet Stall0.9 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Jubilee Social0.8 km
  • Sri Guru Singh Sabha0.7 km
  • The Salvation Army1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Burger King0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.8 km
  • Thai Food Direct0.8 km
  • Lidl UK Gmbh0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge Letchworth Garden City0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • CrossFit Beowulf0.7 km
  • Khoi Khoi FC0.6 km
  • SUSHI GOURMET0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Three Horseshoes0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Letchworth Garden City1.4 km
  • Baldock1.8 km
  • Hitchin5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Kristiansand Way0.2 km
  • Blackhorse Road0.2 km
  • Kristiansand Way0.2 km
  • Neville's Court0.2 km
  • Cromwell Road0.2 km