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.
SG16 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SG16 postcode area.
6,900
42
£ 49,700 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Derwent Primary School
Stondon Lower School
Henlow Church of England Academy
Raynsford Church of England Academy
Round Diamond Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Poplars Farm Bed & Breakfast
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Champneys Henlow
- Koi Cafe
- Mount Pleasant Golf Club
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Bamboo Tree
- Chicken n Spice
- Golden Well
- Henlow Fish Bar
- Henlow Tandoori
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Stondon Local
- A & A Stores
- Candykrate
- Fresh Bite
- Henlow Service Station
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Bird in Hand
- Langford Football Club
- The Crown
- The Engineers Arms
- The Five Bells
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Area Profile: SG16 · Data under Open Government Licence