Whitethorn Lane, Letchworth Garden City
House prices, sold prices and local information for SG6 2DN, SG6 2DJ, SG6 2DL.
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At a glance
17 property sales on Whitethorn Lane, Letchworth Garden City have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 5 Sep 2024. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £666,864. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 65% detached, 35% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Whitethorn Lane range from £470,000 to £850,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Whitethorn Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Whitethorn Lane 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: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 17 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £666,864 | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 6 | £567,833 | 5 Sep 2024 |
Sold prices on Whitethorn Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48, Whitethorn Lane SG6 2DJ | 5 Sep 2024 | £635,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 45, Whitethorn Lane SG6 2DL | 20 Aug 2024 | £700,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, Whitethorn Lane SG6 2DN | 4 Sep 2023 | £612,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Whitethorn Lane SG6 2DN | 18 May 2023 | £692,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Whitethorn Lane SG6 2DN | 17 Mar 2023 | £775,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Whitethorn Lane SG6 2DN | 16 Dec 2022 | £565,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 55, Whitethorn Lane SG6 2DJ | 1 Nov 2022 | £630,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Whitethorn Lane SG6 2DN | 4 Oct 2021 | £680,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Whitethorn Lane SG6 2DN | 21 Sep 2021 | £625,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Whitethorn Lane SG6 2DN | 28 Jun 2021 | £570,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 52, Whitethorn Lane SG6 2DJ | 16 Dec 2020 | £577,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 34, Whitethorn Lane SG6 2DL | 22 Sep 2020 | £610,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 13, Whitethorn Lane SG6 2DN | 31 Jan 2020 | £850,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 49, Whitethorn Lane SG6 2DJ | 5 Jul 2019 | £470,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 27, Whitethorn Lane SG6 2DN | 22 Aug 2018 | £725,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Whitethorn Lane SG6 2DN | 1 Feb 2017 | £500,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 52, Whitethorn Lane SG6 2DJ | 29 Jul 2016 | £525,000 | Semi-detached | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1, Whitethorn Lane | £500,000 (Feb 2017) → £775,000 (Mar 2023) | +55% over 6 yrs |
| 52, Whitethorn Lane | £525,000 (Jul 2016) → £577,000 (Dec 2020) | +10% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Whitethorn Lane
Crime
137 crimes were reported within about a mile of Whitethorn Lane in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 51 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 14 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Whitethorn Lane 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 Whitethorn Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Christopher School 492 pupils | Other independent school | 2–18 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Garden City Academy 215 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Lordship Farm Primary School 447 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Pixmore Junior School 231 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Hillshott Infant School and Nursery 202 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.7 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 |
| North Herts Education Support Centre 4 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 5–16 | Report | 1.0 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 0.9 mi · 18 min walk
- Baldock station 2.1 mi · 42 min walk
- Hitchin station 2.3 mi · 45 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Whitethorn Lane (W-bound, Whitethorn Lane) 1 min walk
- Whitethorn Lane (E-bound, Whitethorn Lane) 1 min walk
- Lordship Lane (adj, Howard Drive) 1 min walk
- Howard Drive (N-bound, Howard Drive) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Garden City Surgery
59 Station Road, Letchworth Garden City · 0.9 mi - The Nevells Road Surgery
Nevells Road, Letchworth Garden City · 1.0 mi - The Birchwood And Sollershott Surgeries
232-240 Nevells Road, Letchworth Garden City · 1.0 mi - The Baldock Surgery
The Surgery, Astonia House, Baldock · 1.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Letchworth Eastcheap Local · 0.8 mi
- Iceland Iceland Central Approach Letchworth · 0.8 mi
- Aldi Aldi Unit 2, Avenue One · 0.8 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Letchworth Station Rd · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Jackmans Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Boots · 0.8 mi
- Superdrug Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- Norton Way South (dental Surgery) · 0.8 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.8 mi
- Purleys · 1.0 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 10 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 | 10 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 10 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 10 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 91.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 6.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 592 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 56.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 27.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,471 |
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 Whitethorn Lane
Ethnic group
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84.2% | 87.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 9.3% | 5.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4% | 3.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 2% | 1.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.5% | 2.4% |
Religion
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 48.5% | 43.8% |
| No religion | 34.2% | 44.5% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6% |
| Sikh | 5.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 88.4% |
| Born outside the UK | 14.8% | 11.6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 52.6% | 41.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 13.4% | 15.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.1% | 13.3% |
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 13.6% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.8% | 9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.5% |
| Other qualifications | 1.7% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53% | 50.6% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 34% |
| Fair health | 11% | 11.5% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 40.7% | 42.9% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 36.5% | 30.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 15.2% | 11% |
| No cars or vans in household | 7.6% | 15.5% |
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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