The Crescent, Letchworth Garden City
House prices, sold prices and local information for SG6 1SN, SG6 1SW.
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At a glance
19 property sales on The Crescent, Letchworth Garden City have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 23 Aug 2024. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £436,973. Average sale prices rose from £322,500 in 2016 to £437,500 in 2024 (+36%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 6 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 6 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 58% semi-detached, 42% terraced. Recorded sale prices on The Crescent range from £285,000 to £521,700. 32% of homes sold here were freehold and 68% leasehold.
House prices on The Crescent compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Crescent has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SG6 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 32% freehold and 68% leasehold across 19 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 11 | £436,973 | 22 May 2024 |
| Terraced | 8 | £384,125 | 23 Aug 2024 |
Sold prices on The Crescent
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49, The Crescent SG6 1SW | 23 Aug 2024 | £440,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 47, The Crescent SG6 1SW | 22 May 2024 | £435,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 59, The Crescent SG6 1SW | 22 Nov 2023 | £415,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, The Crescent SG6 1SN | 9 Nov 2023 | £455,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 13, The Crescent SG6 1SN | 22 Sep 2023 | £445,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, The Crescent SG6 1SN | 24 Aug 2023 | £448,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 27, The Crescent SG6 1SN | 12 Apr 2023 | £515,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, The Crescent SG6 1SN | 31 Jan 2023 | £440,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 3, The Crescent SG6 1SN | 24 Aug 2022 | £451,500 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 35, The Crescent SG6 1SW | 10 Mar 2021 | £430,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 32, The Crescent SG6 1SW | 11 Dec 2020 | £521,700 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 41, The Crescent SG6 1SW | 9 Dec 2020 | £412,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 47, The Crescent SG6 1SW | 21 Aug 2020 | £363,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 3, The Crescent SG6 1SN | 29 Jun 2018 | £415,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 13, The Crescent SG6 1SN | 14 May 2018 | £415,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, The Crescent SG6 1SN | 27 Sep 2017 | £303,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 59, The Crescent SG6 1SW | 27 Jan 2017 | £330,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, The Crescent SG6 1SN | 7 Nov 2016 | £360,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 10, The Crescent SG6 1SN | 21 Mar 2016 | £285,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 47, The Crescent | £363,000 (Aug 2020) → £435,000 (May 2024) | +20% over 4 yrs |
| 59, The Crescent | £330,000 (Jan 2017) → £415,000 (Nov 2023) | +26% over 7 yrs |
| 5, The Crescent | £360,000 (Nov 2016) → £455,000 (Nov 2023) | +26% over 7 yrs |
| 13, The Crescent | £415,000 (May 2018) → £445,000 (Sep 2023) | +7% over 5 yrs |
| 10, The Crescent | £285,000 (Mar 2016) → £440,000 (Jan 2023) | +54% over 7 yrs |
| 3, The Crescent | £415,000 (Jun 2018) → £451,500 (Aug 2022) | +9% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near The Crescent
Crime
187 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Crescent in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 70 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 16 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Crescent 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 The Crescent
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pixmore Junior School 231 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Hillshott Infant School and Nursery 202 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Garden City Academy 215 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Christopher School 492 pupils | Other independent school | 2–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Francis College 264 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 3–18 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy 125 pupils | Academy special converter | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Lordship Farm Primary School 447 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School 221 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 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 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
- Baldock station 1.8 mi · 36 min walk
- Hitchin station 2.5 mi · 49 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- St Paul's Church (opp, Pixmore Way) 1 min walk
- St Paul's Church (o/s, Pixmore Way) 2 min walk
- Shott Lane (opp, Pixmore Way) 2 min walk
- Bowershott (adj, Baldock Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Garden City Surgery
59 Station Road, Letchworth Garden City · 0.5 mi - The Birchwood And Sollershott Surgeries
232-240 Nevells Road, Letchworth Garden City · 0.6 mi - The Nevells Road Surgery
Nevells Road, Letchworth Garden City · 0.7 mi - The Baldock Surgery
The Surgery, Astonia House, Baldock · 1.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Iceland Iceland Central Approach Letchworth · 0.5 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Letchworth Eastcheap Local · 0.5 mi
- Aldi Aldi Unit 2, Avenue One · 0.5 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Letchworth Station Rd · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Jackmans Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Boots · 0.5 mi
- Superdrug Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Norton Way South (dental Surgery) · 0.5 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.5 mi
- Purleys · 0.7 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 5 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 | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 54.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 35.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 725 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 12.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,854 |
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 The Crescent
Ethnic group
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81.6% | 87.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 8.9% | 5.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.9% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 44.5% |
| Christian | 36.8% | 43.8% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 88.4% |
| Born outside the UK | 12% | 11.6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 38% | 41.5% |
| No qualifications | 18.9% | 13.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.1% | 15.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.3% | 13.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.8% | 9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.9% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.7% | 50.6% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 34% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 11.5% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 49% | 42.9% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 25.3% | 30.6% |
| No cars or vans in household | 18.4% | 15.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 7.3% | 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 The Crescent
- Willows Property Services 0.4 mi
- Charter Whyman 0.5 mi
- Isabelle Estates 0.5 mi
- Lane & Bennetts 0.5 mi
- Alexander Lewis Estates 0.5 mi
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