Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

BARNES PLACE, SG15 6AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARNES PLACE, SG15 6AQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

345

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG15 6AQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SG15 6AQ has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

home £383,283 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG15 6AQ is a safe, established residential area on Barnes Place, 0.7km from Church End in Arlesey. Administratively it sits within Arlesey ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SG15 6AQ is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £383k.

Census 2021 statistics for SG15 6AQ are sourced from Output Area E00087769 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG15 6AQ. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.0%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean4.4%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 397,450

2 sales · Mean £ 397,450

Semi-Detached

£ 354,950

1 sales · Mean £ 354,950

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SG15 6AQ has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour12
Vehicle crime4
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Gothic Mede Academy

Good307 pupils1.0 km
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Etonbury Academy

Good923 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The White Horse0.1 km
  • The Old Oak0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Arlesey Village Store0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Millennium Chinese Takeaway1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Arlesey1.0 km
  • Letchworth Garden City4.7 km
  • Baldock5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • The White Horse0.2 km
  • The White Horse0.2 km
  • The Memorial0.2 km
  • The Memorial0.3 km