SG16 6BW is a sought-after residential area on The Hawthorns, 0.0km from New Town in Henlow. Administratively it sits within Stotfold and Langford ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG16, SG16 6BW 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. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 89% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £311k, up 4.0% 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 6BW are sourced from Output Area E00087939 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE HAWTHORNS, SG16 6BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE HAWTHORNS, SG16 6BW.
423
43
£ 51,400 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG16 6BW 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SG16 6BW combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£311k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 4.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG16 6BW. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 306,250
2 sales · Mean £ 306,250
Semi-Detached
£ 315,000
4 sales · Mean £ 303,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG16 6BW has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Poplars Farm Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Crown0.9 km
- The Engineers Arms0.7 km
- The Five Bells0.1 km
- Langford Football Club0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Clifton Cuisine0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Henlow Fish Bar0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Arlesey1.9 km
- Biggleswade5.7 km
- Letchworth Garden City7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Mill Close0.1 km
- Mill Close0.1 km
- Newtown0.2 km
- Newtown0.2 km
- The Five Bells0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SG166BW · Data under Open Government Licence