Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

WEST DRIVE, SG15 6RW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST DRIVE, SG15 6RW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

420

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SG15 6RW is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

SG15 6RW is a safe, established residential area on West Drive, 0.2km from Arlesey in Arlesey. Administratively it sits within Arlesey ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, SG15 6RW represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £226k.

Census 2021 statistics for SG15 6RW are sourced from Output Area E00087759 (shared with 13 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 SG15 6RW. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.4%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean6.0%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 332,500

4 sales · Mean £ 306,250

Terraced

£ 97,500

1 sales · Mean £ 97,500

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

SG15 6RW has low crime rates — 25 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 behaviour27
Violence and sexual offences14
Other theft6
Vehicle crime5
Drugs5

school Local Schools

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Gothic Mede Academy

Good307 pupils0.4 km
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Fairfield Park Lower School

Outstanding476 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Arlesey Social Club Ltd0.3 km
  • The True Briton0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • A Bite to Eat0.1 km
  • Raj Villa0.1 km
  • The Legen's Kebab House0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Arlesey Fish & Chips0.1 km
  • Millennium Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • New Hong Kong0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Londis0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Arlesey2.3 km
  • Letchworth Garden City3.7 km
  • Baldock5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • West Drive0.1 km
  • West Drive0.1 km
  • London Row0.2 km
  • London Row0.3 km
  • Cricketers Road0.5 km