Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

OLD VICARAGE GARDENS, SG16 6AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD VICARAGE GARDENS, SG16 6AD.

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Population

461

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /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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Index Insight: SG16 6AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

SG16 6AD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £550k, 75% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £550k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG16 6AD is a sought-after residential area on Old Vicarage Gardens, 0.1km from Henlow in Henlow. Administratively it sits within Arlesey ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, SG16 6AD is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £550k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SG16 6AD are sourced from Output Area E00087934 (shared with 8 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 SG16 6AD. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 550,000

4 sales · Mean £ 547,500

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

SG16 6AD has low crime rates — 11 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 offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Henlow Church of England Academy

Good644 pupils0.1 km
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Raynsford Church of England Academy

Good217 pupils0.2 km
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Clifton All Saints Academy

Good163 pupils1.2 km
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Derwent Primary School

Good187 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Poplars Farm Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Crown0.5 km
  • The Engineers Arms0.3 km
  • The Five Bells0.3 km
  • Langford Football Club1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Koi Cafe0.8 km
  • Champneys Henlow0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Henlow Fish Bar0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Arlesey1.6 km
  • Biggleswade6.0 km
  • Letchworth Garden City7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • The Five Bells0.1 km
  • The Five Bells0.1 km
  • War Memorial0.2 km
  • War Memorial0.2 km
  • Park Lane0.3 km