Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

OAK DRIVE, SG16 6BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK DRIVE, SG16 6BX.

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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 6BX 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

SG16 6BX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £295k, 72% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £295k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 30.9% year-on-year.

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

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

For serious buyers, SG16 6BX is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £295k, up 30.9% 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 6BX 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 6BX. 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

Terraced

£ 295,000

5 sales · Mean £ 289,000

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

SG16 6BX has low crime rates — 13 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 offences9
Public order3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Raynsford Church of England Academy

Good217 pupils0.3 km
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Henlow Church of England Academy

Good644 pupils0.5 km
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Derwent Primary School

Good187 pupils1.2 km
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Clifton All Saints Academy

Good163 pupils1.6 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 Crown0.2 km
  • The Engineers Arms0.3 km
  • The Five Bells0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Henlow Fish Bar1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Arlesey1.2 km
  • Biggleswade6.4 km
  • Letchworth Garden City6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Park Lane0.2 km
  • The Crown - North0.2 km
  • The Gardens0.2 km
  • Park Lane0.3 km
  • The Crown - North0.3 km