SG6 2BU

a postcode in Hertfordshire

Introduced in January 1980

SG6 2BU	Normal (geographic) postcodes	Large user postcodes

The nearby postcodes map only shows currently active postcodes. Postcode markers will cluster if they are close together, which may happen in densly populated built-up areas or where single premises have multiple postcodes.

Streets Associated with SG6 2BU

Howard Drive - 22 properties, USRN 27909013

Street names are those nearest to properties in this postcode, they are not necessarily the postal address

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.9672 / 51°58'1"N

Longitude: -0.2157 / 0°12'56"W

UTM Reference: 30U 691267 5761051

OS Easting: 522678

OS Northing: 231360

OS Grid: TL226313

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR J73.L91

Mapcode Global: VHGNM.6TVB

Open Location Code: 9C3XXQ8M+VP

Maidenhead Locator System: IO91vx42

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: C1

urban city or town
a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside

ONS Population Classification: 1c1

Retired Professionals
Established Mature Families
Affluent Mature Families

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 31659 / 32844

10th decile
least deprived

Demographics are based on the LSOA containing this postcode and not necessarily this postcode alone

Sun and Moon Times for SG6 2BU on Friday 12 June 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light)	02:36
Civil twilight begins (Dawn)	03:52
Sunrise	04:40
Transit (sun is at its highest)	13:00
Sunset	21:20
Civil twilight ends (Dusk)	22:08
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall)	23:25

Hours of daylight today	04:10 to 21:50
Hours of darkness tonight (lighting-up time)	21:50 to 04:10
Moon Phase	Waning Crescent
Moon Rises	01:18
Moon sets	17:46

For a full sun and moon calendar for SG6 2BU, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in SG6 2BU

Date	Address	Property Type	Tenure	Price
18 February 2022	77 Howard Drive, Letchworth Garden City SG6 2BU	Detached	Freehold	£665,000
12 June 2015	73 Howard Drive, Letchworth Garden City SG6 2BU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£465,000
28 February 2013	51 Howard Drive, Letchworth Garden City SG6 2BU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£250,000
11 June 2007	59 Howard Drive, Letchworth Garden City SG6 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£299,950
5 May 2006	65 Howard Drive, Letchworth Garden City SG6 2BU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£250,000
29 September 2005	77 Howard Drive, Letchworth Garden City SG6 2BU	Detached	Freehold	£250,000
26 July 2004	77 Howard Drive, Letchworth Garden City SG6 2BU	Detached	Freehold	£210,000
12 December 2003	57 Howard Drive, Letchworth Garden City SG6 2BU	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£269,950
28 November 2003	59 Howard Drive, Letchworth Garden City SG6 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£242,500
14 June 2002	71 Howard Drive, Letchworth Garden City SG6 2BU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£180,000
14 August 2000	59 Howard Drive, Letchworth Garden City SG6 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£164,000
14 July 2000	49 Howard Drive, Letchworth Garden City SG6 2BU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£184,950
1 October 1998	49 Howard Drive, Letchworth Garden City SG6 2BU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£146,000
19 April 1996	49 Howard Drive, Letchworth Garden City SG6 2BU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£110,000
26 May 1995	73 Howard Drive, Letchworth Garden City SG6 2BU	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£85,000

Key to property sale icons:

	First sale of newbuild property. This includes new properties created from existing properties, such as residential conversions of commercial or agricultural property, or subdivision of a larger residential property.
	Subsequent sale of existing property.
	Standard sale at market value to private individual.
	Additional (non-standard) sale. This includes repossessions, buy-to-lets and transfers of property sold to non-private individuals.

Elected Representatives for SG6 2BU

United Kingdom Parliament

Constituency

North East Hertfordshire

MP

Chris Hinchliff Independent

Hertfordshire County Council

County council electoral division

Letchworth South

Councillor

Sean Prendergast Liberal Democrats

North Hertfordshire District Council

District council ward

Letchworth South West

Councillors

David Chalmers Liberal Democrats

Claire Winchester Liberal Democrats