Avocet, Letchworth Garden City
House prices, sold prices and local information for SG6 4TH, SG6 4TQ.
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At a glance
17 property sales on Avocet, Letchworth Garden City have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £375,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £339,615. Average sale prices rose from £300,000 in 2017 to £375,000 in 2025 (+25%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 18% below the Letchworth Garden City average of £457,589 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 76% terraced, 12% semi-detached, 12% flat. Recorded sale prices on Avocet range from £163,000 to £400,000. 89% of homes sold here were freehold and 11% leasehold. Of 75 streets in Letchworth Garden City with at least two sales in the last year, Avocet ranks 42nd for average price.
House prices on Avocet compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all SG6 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 89% freehold and 11% leasehold across 18 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 13 | £339,615 | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £367,500 | 9 Dec 2022 |
| Flat | 2 | £164,000 | 13 Jan 2023 |
Sold prices on Avocet
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38, Avocet SG6 4TH | 21 Nov 2025 | £375,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 56, Avocet SG6 4TH | 3 Nov 2025 | £375,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20, Avocet SG6 4TQ | 10 Jun 2024 | £395,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 24, Avocet SG6 4TQ | 10 May 2024 | £308,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 55, Avocet SG6 4TH | 3 Nov 2023 | £392,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 67, Avocet SG6 4TH | 13 Jan 2023 | £165,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, Avocet SG6 4TQ | 9 Dec 2022 | £400,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 46, Avocet SG6 4TH | 19 Aug 2022 | £400,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Avocet SG6 4TQ | 25 Feb 2022 | £355,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 68, Avocet SG6 4TH | 20 Dec 2021 | £163,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 43, Avocet SG6 4TH | 24 Feb 2021 | £310,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 39, Avocet SG6 4TH | 3 Feb 2021 | £322,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Avocet SG6 4TQ | 3 Jul 2020 | £318,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 19, Avocet SG6 4TQ | 27 Sep 2019 | £296,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 46, Avocet SG6 4TH | 15 Oct 2018 | £300,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Avocet SG6 4TQ | 14 Jun 2017 | £275,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 45, Avocet SG6 4TH | 24 Feb 2017 | £335,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 31, Avocet SG6 4TH | 16 Jan 2017 | £290,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 46, Avocet | £300,000 (Oct 2018) → £400,000 (Aug 2022) | +33% over 4 yrs |
| 4, Avocet | £275,000 (Jun 2017) → £318,000 (Jul 2020) | +16% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Avocet
Crime
87 crimes were reported within about a mile of Avocet in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 22 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 17 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Avocet is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- River Ivel in Hertfordshire and Central Bedfordshire Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Avocet
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehill School 220 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Northfields Infants and Nursery School 138 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Requires improvement Report | 0.3 mi |
| The Grange Academy 165 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Fairfield Park Lower School 479 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Wilbury Junior School 228 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Icknield Infant and Nursery School 206 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School 222 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Roecroft Lower School 359 pupils | Primary | 5–9 | Report | 1.2 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Letchworth Garden City station 1.0 mi · 20 min walk
- Baldock station 2.0 mi · 39 min walk
- Arlesey station 2.6 mi · 52 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Western Close (nr, Western Way) 2 min walk
- Heathermere (opp, Western Way) 2 min walk
- Bittern Way (adj, Southern Way) 3 min walk
- Firecrest (opp, Southern Way) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Birchwood And Sollershott Surgeries
232-240 Nevells Road, Letchworth Garden City · 0.9 mi - The Nevells Road Surgery
Nevells Road, Letchworth Garden City · 1.0 mi - The Garden City Surgery
59 Station Road, Letchworth Garden City · 1.0 mi - Larksfield And Arlesey Medical Practice
Larksfield & Arlesey Surgery, Arlesey Road, Hitchin · 1.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Letchworth Southfields Rd Express · 0.4 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Fairfield Express · 0.7 mi
- Asda Express Asda Icknield Way Express Petrol · 0.9 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Letchworth Express · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Grange Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Birch Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
- Globe Pharmacy Limited · 1.0 mi
Dentists
- Dental Clinic · 1.0 mi
- Purleys · 1.0 mi
- Norton Way South (dental Surgery) · 1.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 35.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 8.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 55.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 928 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,819 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 80% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 88% | 92% |
Share of homes across North Hertfordshire with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Avocet
Ethnic group
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89% | 87.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.7% | 3.7% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 44.5% |
| Christian | 44% | 43.8% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 88.4% |
| Born outside the UK | 9.9% | 11.6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.3% | 13.6% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 22.2% | 41.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16.3% | 13.3% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.3% | 15.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 13% | 9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 4.5% |
| Other qualifications | 3.7% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39% | 50.6% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 34% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 11.5% |
| Bad health | 7% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41.6% | 42.9% |
| No cars or vans in household | 34.6% | 15.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 19.6% | 30.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 4.3% | 11% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of North Hertfordshire.
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Estate agents near Avocet
- Isabelle Estates 1.0 mi
- Charter Whyman 1.1 mi
- Connells 1.1 mi
- Lane & Bennetts 1.1 mi
- Satchells 1.1 mi
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