Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

CHILTERN PLACE, SG16 6BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHILTERN PLACE, SG16 6BG.

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Population

403

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /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: SG16 6BG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SG16 6BG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £508k, 73% 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 22.2% year-on-year.

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

SG16 6BG is a sought-after residential area on Chiltern Place, 0.6km from Henlow in Henlow. Administratively it sits within Arlesey ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, SG16 6BG is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. 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 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 73% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £508k, down 22.2% 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 6BG are sourced from Output Area E00087937 (shared with 16 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 6BG. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 409,750

4 sales · Mean £ 438,322

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

SG16 6BG has low crime rates — 12 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 offences10
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order3
Other crime1
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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Raynsford Church of England Academy

Good217 pupils0.4 km
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Henlow Church of England Academy

Good644 pupils0.6 km
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Derwent Primary School

Good187 pupils1.0 km
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Clifton All Saints Academy

Good163 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Crown0.2 km
  • The Engineers Arms0.3 km
  • The Five Bells0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Koi Cafe0.3 km
  • Champneys Henlow1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Arlesey1.6 km
  • Biggleswade6.5 km
  • Letchworth Garden City6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • The Crown - West0.2 km
  • Manor Road0.2 km
  • The Crown - West0.2 km
  • Manor Road0.2 km
  • Park Lane0.3 km