Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

COACH ROAD, SG16 6BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COACH ROAD, SG16 6BU.

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Population

390

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG16 6BU 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.

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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SG16 6BU combines high owner-occupation (72%), strong property values (£434k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 12.7% year-on-year.

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

SG16 6BU is a sought-after residential area on Coach Road, 0.6km 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 6BU offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £434k, up 12.7% 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 6BU are sourced from Output Area E00087936 (shared with 9 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 6BU. 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

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 437,500

3 sales · Mean £ 435,166

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

SG16 6BU has low crime rates — 15 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 behaviour12
Violence and sexual offences12
Other crime3
Public order3
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Raynsford Church of England Academy

Good217 pupils0.2 km
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Henlow Church of England Academy

Good644 pupils0.4 km
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Derwent Primary School

Good187 pupils1.3 km
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Clifton All Saints Academy

Good163 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Poplars Farm Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Crown0.3 km
  • The Engineers Arms0.3 km
  • The Five Bells0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Koi Cafe0.6 km
  • Champneys Henlow0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Henlow Fish Bar0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Arlesey1.2 km
  • Biggleswade6.3 km
  • Letchworth Garden City6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Park Lane0.2 km
  • Park Lane0.2 km
  • War Memorial0.3 km
  • War Memorial0.3 km
  • The Crown - North0.3 km