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Letchworth

7,330 people · median £450,000 · North Hertfordshire

North Hertfordshire Council · Labour minority — no overall control   23/51 seats · 45% · OCD 2026
68/100
Good
AcreRight area score · our comparison, not an official rating
£450k
median price
+21.4%
5-year growth
88%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
£450k
median sold price
10 yrs
of local pay to buy
+21.4%
5-year change
£295k
typical terraced
34 min
London — fastest
5
rail stations
88%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
0
grammar schools
69
schools total
8.6
NO₂ · WHO 10
2.2%
in a flood zone
227
green spaces
7.1
PM2.5 · WHO 5
301
eat & drink
64
shops
78%
gigabit
30
gyms & leisure

Tiles show neighbourhood’s own prices and crime; schools, transport, health & amenities are shown for the wider area — each tab labels its source.

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Sold price trend +21.4%

£233k£308k£382k£457k20142025£435,000
£255,000 in 2014 → £435,000 in 2025 · 216 sales in 12 months
In North Hertfordshire:
15th cheapest of 20 neighbourhoods

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The area in short neighbourhood AI summary

Letchworth is a neighbourhood in Hertfordshire with a population of 7,330. The median house price is £450,000, with detached homes at £609,500 and flats at £200,000; 216 sales were recorded in the past 12 months. Prices have risen 21.4 per cent over five years.

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The area has a median age of 46.3, and 61.2 per cent of homes are owner-occupied. About 65 per cent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Letchworth. Air quality is good, with nitrogen dioxide at 8.6 micrograms per cubic metre (low band) and PM2.5 at 7.1 (moderate band). Flood risk is low at 2.2 per cent. Broadband connectivity is strong: 93.9 per cent have superfast access and 81.2 per cent ultrafast. The area is governed by North Hertfordshire District Council; council tax band D is £2,413.98. There are 4 conservation areas and 34 listed buildings. Education attainment is high, with 43.3 per cent of residents aged 16+ holding level 4 qualifications or above.

Generated at data-refresh time from this report's own figures — never invented at request time. · as of 2026-08-01T07:56:12Z

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All figures, sources and dates
Prices2026-05
Affordability2025
Deprivation2025
Census2021
Schools2026
Health2026/2025
Transport2026
Broadband2024
Environment2026
Ground checks2022–25
Heritage & planning2026
Amenities2026
Companies2026-07-01

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