Area Information for Bedford Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4DZ

Bedford Road in Letchworth Garden City is in the Eastern region of England. The postcode is within the Letchworth Wilbury ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of North East Hertfordshire. This page combines information for the address Bedford Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4DZ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SG6 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for SG6 4DZ.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority North Hertfordshire
Ward Letchworth Wilbury
Constituency North East Hertfordshire * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region Eastern
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 20 property sales in Bedford Road, SG6 4DZ since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is semi-detached houses, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Letchworth and Baldock Town), and the Hertfordshire Constabulary force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Bedford Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4DZ.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Bedford Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4DZ is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Bedford Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4DZ:

Bedford Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4DX
Eldefield, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4BL
Valley Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4EB
Eldefield, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4BN
Bursland, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4XA
Hammerdell, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4XZ

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about SG6 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 20 property sales in Bedford Road since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 25
Semi-Detached 51
Terraced 34
Flat (Purpose-Built) 15
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 125
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing tenures, as detailed below. Across the UK, an average of 33% of households were owned outright, 29.7% were mortgaged/shared ownership, 17.5% were social housing, and 19.5% were privately rented at the last census.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 48
Owned with Mortgage 39
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 7
Rented: Other Social 6
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 23
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 0
Total 125

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 30
Two People 39
Three People 26
Four People 16
Five People 9
Six People 4
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 124

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Bedford Road, Letchworth Garden City consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 33
Family Household 84
Other Household 11
Total 128

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 60
Deprived In One Dimension 43
Deprived In Two Dimensions 16
Deprived In Three Dimensions 6
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 125

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in North East Hertfordshire constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 49% male.

Gender
Male 158
Female 163
Total 321

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 16
5-9 17
10-14 17
15-19 18
20-24 17
25-29 22
30-34 10
35-39 16
40-44 29
45-49 33
50-54 23
55-59 33
60-64 18
65-69 17
70-74 9
75-79 13
80-84 11
85+ 7
Total 326

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode SG6 4DZ does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 90
Married 141
Separated 5
Divorced 17
Widowed 12
Total 265

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 134
Good 131
Fair 37
Bad 14
Very Bad 5
Total 321

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 98
Apprenticeship 9
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 35
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 31
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 32
No GCSEs or Equivalent 53
Other 6
Total 264

Ethnic Group Embed This

Bedford Road, Letchworth Garden City can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 62% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 200
Mixed Ethnicity 12
Indian 49
Pakistani 6
Chinese 1
Other Asian 10
Black African 14
Black Caribbean 8
Other Black/African/Caribbean 5
Other 17
Total 322

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 256
European Union 15
Africa 9
Middle East and Asia 35
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 6
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 322

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 256
10+ Years 49
5-10 Years 6
2-5 Years 5
Less Than 2 Years 5
Total 321

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to SG6 4DZ.

Passport(s) Held
None 32
United Kingdom 257
Republic of Ireland 2
European Union 16
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 2
Middle East or Asia 9
Central and South America 3

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 113
Christian 111
Buddhist 3
Hindu 3
Jewish 0
Muslim 7
Sikh 58
Other Religion 5
Not Stated 22
Total 322

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 105
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 35
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 24
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 4
Unemployed 7
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 9
Retired 50
Looking After Home or Family 13
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 7
Other 12
Total 266

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 21
Professional Occupations 44
Associate Professional Occupations 21
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 10
Skilled Trades Occupations 18
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 7
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 11
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 17
Elementary Occupations 18
Total 167

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 45
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 53
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 24
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 25
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 18
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 43
Semi-Routine Occupation 34
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 14
Full-time Student 8
Total 264

Bedford Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4DZ is within the Letchworth and Baldock Town policing neighbourhood, under the Hertfordshire Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Bedford Road
Neighbourhood Team Address Letchworth and Baldock Town
College Road
SG5 1JX
Force Website: http://www.herts.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to SG6 4DZ. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for SG6 4DZ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 17 closest railway stations to Bedford Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4DZ. The nearest railway station is Letchworth Garden City, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Letchworth Garden City 0.6 miles
Hitchin 2.3 miles
Baldock 2.4 miles
Arlesey 3.1 miles
Stevenage 5.9 miles
Ashwell & Morden 6.5 miles
Biggleswade 7 miles
Knebworth 8.4 miles
Sandy 9.9 miles
Luton Airport Parkway 11 miles
Luton 11 miles
Watton-at-Stone 11 miles
Royston 11 miles
Leagrave 11 miles
Flitwick 11 miles
Harlington (Bedfordshire) 11 miles
Welwyn North 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Bedford Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4DZ. The nearest is Wilbury Junior School, approximately 230 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Wilbury Junior School 230 yards
    
Icknield Infant and Nursery School 430 yards
    
Stonehill School 0.8 miles
    
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles
    
Hillshott Infant School and Nursery 1 mile
    
Northfields Infants and Nursery School 1.1 miles
    
Pixmore Junior School 1.1 miles
    
Fairfield Park Lower School 1.1 miles
    
The Grange Academy 1.2 miles
    
Lordship Farm Primary School 1.6 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Bedford Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4DZ. The nearest is Fearnhill School, approximately 0.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Fearnhill School 0.5 miles
    
St Francis College 0.8 miles  
The Highfield School 1 mile
    
The Knights Templar School 2.2 miles
    
The Priory School 2.2 miles
    
Pix Brook Academy 2.4 miles
    
Etonbury Academy 2.5 miles
    
Hitchin Boys' School 2.7 miles
    
Hitchin Girls' School 2.7 miles
    
Henlow Church of England Academy 3.8 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Bedford Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4DZ. The nearest is The Nevells Road Surgery, approximately 0.6 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Bedford Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4DZ. The nearest is Purleys Dental Care, approximately 0.6 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 3 closest hospitals to Bedford Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4DZ. The nearest is Pinehill Hospital, approximately 2.4 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Pinehill Hospital 2.4 miles
Cygnet Hospital Stevenage 4 miles
Lister Hospital 4.3 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Bedford Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4DZ. The nearest is David Stern Opticians, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
David Stern Opticians 0.7 miles
Allders Opticians 0.7 miles
Vision Care 0.7 miles
Boots-Letchworth 0.7 miles
Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Letchworth 0.7 miles
Andrew Merry 0.8 miles
Paul Adler Optometrist 2.2 miles
Tesco Opticians 2.4 miles
Allders Opticians 2.7 miles
Vision Care 2.8 miles

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in SG6 4DZ

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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