Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

SG16 6AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SG16 6AL.

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

309

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 53,700 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
workEmployment
3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 64% of tenure in SG16 6AL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SG16 6AL is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from New Town in Clifton (Central Bedfordshire). Administratively it sits within Arlesey ward and the Mid Bedfordshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SG16 6AL is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SG16 6AL are sourced from Output Area E00087839 (shared with 6 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 6AL. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

SG16 6AL has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences21
Public order4
Vehicle crime2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Henlow Church of England Academy

Good644 pupils0.7 km
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Clifton All Saints Academy

Good163 pupils0.8 km
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Raynsford Church of England Academy

Good217 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Poplars Farm Bed & Breakfast1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Admiral0.8 km
  • The Engineers Arms0.9 km
  • The Five Bells0.4 km
  • The Golden Lion0.8 km
  • Langford Football Club0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • J W Baxter Butchers0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Clifton Cuisine0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Henlow Fish Bar0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Arlesey2.2 km
  • Biggleswade5.6 km
  • Letchworth Garden City7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Mill Close0.3 km
  • Mill Close0.3 km
  • Bilberry Road0.3 km
  • Newtown0.4 km
  • Newtown0.4 km