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SG6 Area Report

North Hertfordshire

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated May 2026

£388,137
Median Price
Postcode district (SG6)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (SG6)
8
Schools Nearby
50/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
4.7/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in SG6

Rental Yield
4
Price Growth
5.4
Safety
1.5
Schools
6.6
Transport
5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
8.5
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (SG6)

Higher crime levels. Consider security measures and research specific crime types.

177
Crimes/month
40
Area average

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Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (North Hertfordshire)

DECILE 8/10 — 70–80% least deprived

North Hertfordshire has below-average deprivation, in the top 30% of least-deprived areas.

income
7
employment
7
education
7
health
8
crime
7
housing
7
environment
7

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for North Hertfordshire (the HPI is only published at LAD level). SG6 spans 2 local authorities; North Hertfordshire is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the SG6-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£420,695
North Hertfordshire average
+1.5%
Annual Change
Stable
Market

Average Price by Type

£803,624
Detached
£481,892
Semi-Detached
£377,725
Terraced
£229,605
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £159,376
01/12/2003: £182,933
01/12/2004: £203,081
01/12/2005: £205,820
01/12/2006: £226,246
01/12/2007: £240,351
01/12/2008: £217,463
01/12/2009: £215,981
01/12/2010: £232,952
01/12/2011: £229,854
01/12/2012: £234,642
01/12/2013: £250,660
01/12/2014: £281,878
01/12/2015: £320,220
01/12/2016: £347,375
01/12/2017: £364,548
01/12/2018: £363,779
01/12/2019: £353,892
01/12/2020: £374,532
01/12/2021: £381,458
01/12/2022: £397,417
01/12/2023: £398,888
01/12/2024: £414,563
01/12/2025: £420,695
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

6
Primary
2
Independent
8
Within 1 mile

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

50/100
Moderate transport - bus links available, may need connections for tube/rail.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in SG6 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£650,000
369 sales
Semi-detached
£450,000
418 sales
Terraced
£339,950
634 sales
Flat
£205,000
502 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for North Hertfordshire. For the headline SG6 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+1.5%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
North Hertfordshire
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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D
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £2,100/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
2.5/10
Moderate restrictions
Designation Stack
1
1 designation
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Conservation AreaBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (0)
    ⚠ Needs consent (10)
    • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
    • Loft conversion with rear dormer
    • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
    • Solar PV panels on roof
    • Heat pump (air source) external unit
    • Front porch (under 3 m²)
    • Outbuilding / garden room
    • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
    • Fell or significantly prune a tree
    • Demolish + rebuild
    ✗ Blocked (0)
    • —

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    Source: planning.data.gov.uk

    Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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    Conservation Area
    Letchworth
    Planning restrictions may apply
    Listed Buildings Nearby
    1
    Grade II*
    24
    Grade II
    moderate heritage impact
    Property is in a conservation area. Additional planning considerations apply.

    Source: Historic England

    Noise Levels

    quiet
    This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

    Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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    BroadbandEst.

    Avg Download~50 Mbps
    Max Available~500 Mbps
    Superfast+ Yes
    Full Fibre× No

    Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

    Air Quality

    Low

    Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

    Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

    Flood Risk

    NONE RISK

    No current flood alerts in this area.

    Source: Environment Agency

    Walkability

    35/100

    Limited walkability - car or public transport recommended for most errands.

    Within ½ mile:17 places

    Source: OpenStreetMap

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    Local Climate

    5-year average from Open-Meteo

    10.9°C
    Avg Temperature
    701mm
    Annual Rainfall
    2776h
    Sunshine/Year
    22.8 km/h
    Avg Wind
    Warmest: July
    Coldest: January
    Wettest: November
    Driest: August
    Now: 18.1°C, Partly cloudyHumidity: 62%

    Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

    Food Hygiene Ratings

    44 rated establishments within 1 mile

    4.6/5
    Average Rating
    91%
    Rated Good or Very Good
    44
    Total Establishments
    Howard Park KioskTakeaway/sandwich shop
    5/5
    Family Pizza Kebab HouseTakeaway/sandwich shop
    4/5
    Candy CornerRetailers - other
    Exempt
    Letchworth FoodbankRetailers - other
    5/5
    Belisily, The Rainbow CaféRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    5/5

    Source: Food Standards Agency

    Energy & Carbon Intensity

    Grid region: Unknown

    26%
    Renewable Energy
    177g
    CO₂/kWh
    high
    Intensity Level

    Generation Mix

    gas 40.3%wind 17.6%biomass 11.9%nuclear 11.9%imports 9.7%solar 8.6%hydro 0.1%

    Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

    Elevation

    77m
    Elevatedabove sea level

    At 77m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

    Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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