SG16 6AR 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.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG16, SG16 6AR offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 £327k, down 5.9% year-on-year. 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 6AR are sourced from Output Area E00087936 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GROVESIDE, SG16 6AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROVESIDE, SG16 6AR.
390
45
£ 51,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG16 6AR 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
SG16 6AR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £327k, 72% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 5.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG16 6AR. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 325,000
9 sales · Mean £ 313,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SG16 6AR 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
Raynsford Church of England Academy
Henlow 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 Bar0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Arlesey1.3 km
- Biggleswade6.0 km
- Letchworth Garden City6.9 km
Bus Stops
- War Memorial0.2 km
- War Memorial0.2 km
- Park Lane0.3 km
- The Five Bells0.3 km
- The Five Bells0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SG166AR · Data under Open Government Licence