Area Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

SG16 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SG16 postcode area.

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Population

6,900

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 49,700 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
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2/10
workEmployment
10/10
diversity_3Diversity
2/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
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Area Character

SG16 is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £378k. Property prices are trending down 1.9% year-on-year.

home £378,472 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG16 is a postcode district in Central Bedfordshire, East of England, covering 182 active and 47 retired postcodes.

The largest share of SG16 (17%) is characterised by a transitioning industrial area — historically working class, gradually changing, alongside a rural commuter area popular with professional households (15%). A further 14% of the district is made up of a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families. This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes SG16 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in SG16 are around £378k, down 1.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SG16 at 128 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SG16 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.0%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences358
Anti-social behaviour161
Public order83
Criminal damage and arson66
Vehicle crime56

school Local Schools

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Derwent Primary School

Good187 pupils
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Stondon Lower School

Good149 pupils
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Henlow Church of England Academy

Good644 pupils
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Raynsford Church of England Academy

Good217 pupils
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Round Diamond Primary School

Outstanding

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Poplars Farm Bed & Breakfast
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Champneys Henlow
  • Koi Cafe
  • Mount Pleasant Golf Club
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Bamboo Tree
  • Chicken n Spice
  • Golden Well
  • Henlow Fish Bar
  • Henlow Tandoori
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Stondon Local
  • A & A Stores
  • Candykrate
  • Fresh Bite
  • Henlow Service Station
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Bird in Hand
  • Langford Football Club
  • The Crown
  • The Engineers Arms
  • The Five Bells