Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

WESTFIELD ROAD, SG16 6BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTFIELD ROAD, SG16 6BN.

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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 6BN 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

A sought-after, premium postcode. SG16 6BN's low deprivation rank, 73% ownership, and £477k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

SG16 6BN is a sought-after residential area on Westfield Road, 0.7km from Henlow in Henlow. Administratively it sits within Arlesey ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, SG16 6BN is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £477k. 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 6BN 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 6BN. 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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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 395,000

3 sales · Mean £ 440,000

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

SG16 6BN has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1

school Local Schools

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Raynsford Church of England Academy

Good217 pupils0.5 km
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Henlow Church of England Academy

Good644 pupils0.8 km
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Derwent Primary School

Good187 pupils1.0 km
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Clifton All Saints Academy

Good163 pupils1.1 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 Crown0.4 km
  • The Engineers Arms0.5 km
  • The Five Bells0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Koi Cafe0.4 km
  • Clifton Cuisine0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Arlesey1.8 km
  • Biggleswade6.6 km
  • Letchworth Garden City7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Manor Road0.1 km
  • Manor Road0.1 km
  • The Crown - West0.3 km
  • The Crown - West0.4 km
  • The Crown - North0.5 km