SG16 6AP is a sought-after residential area on Groveside, 0.3km from Henlow in Henlow. Administratively it sits within Arlesey ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.
For serious buyers, SG16 6AP is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 72% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £266k. 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 6AP are sourced from Output Area E00087936 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GROVESIDE, SG16 6AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROVESIDE, SG16 6AP.
390
45
£ 51,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG16 6AP 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SG16 6AP combines high owner-occupation (72%), strong property values (£266k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £266k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG16 6AP. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 261,250
4 sales · Mean £ 258,125
Semi-Detached
£ 261,000
1 sales · Mean £ 261,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SG16 6AP has low crime rates — 9 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.
school Local Schools
Henlow Church of England Academy
Raynsford Church of England Academy
Clifton All Saints Academy
Derwent Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Poplars Farm Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Crown0.4 km
- The Engineers Arms0.3 km
- The Five Bells0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Koi Cafe0.8 km
- Champneys Henlow0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Henlow Fish Bar0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Arlesey1.4 km
- Biggleswade6.0 km
- Letchworth Garden City6.9 km
Bus Stops
- War Memorial0.2 km
- War Memorial0.2 km
- The Five Bells0.3 km
- The Five Bells0.3 km
- Park Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SG166AP · Data under Open Government Licence