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Letchworth Garden City
City in Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Overview
Letchworth Garden City is famed as the world's first garden city, blending green spaces with elegant urban planning. With its leafy streets, classic architecture, and a friendly community, it offers a relaxed escape just north of London. The city celebrates its Arts and Crafts heritage and features a lively mix of parks, cafes, and cultural spots.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Population
33,986
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.98°, -0.23°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,785
Local Cost
$1,645
Local Income
$2,550
Cashless
93
English
100
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
16.6°C
Winter Avg
4.2°C
Record High
33.8°C
Record Low
-7.5°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
693 mm
Internet Speed
104 Mbps
Upload
75 Mbps
Latency
28 ms
City Vibrancy
41
Coworking
0
Cafes
17
Nightlife
5
Parks
19
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LTN
Distance
15 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 88 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.
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