SG16 6AQ is a sought-after residential area on The Maltings, 0.4km from Henlow in Henlow. Administratively it sits within Arlesey ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.
For serious buyers, SG16 6AQ is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k. 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 6AQ are sourced from Output Area E00087936 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE MALTINGS, SG16 6AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE MALTINGS, SG16 6AQ.
390
45
£ 51,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG16 6AQ 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SG16 6AQ's low deprivation rank, 72% ownership, and £425k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG16 6AQ. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 377,500
4 sales · Mean £ 375,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG16 6AQ has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Raynsford Church of England Academy
Henlow Church of England Academy
Clifton All Saints Academy
Derwent Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Poplars Farm Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Crown0.2 km
- The Engineers Arms0.0 km
- The Five Bells0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Koi Cafe0.6 km
- Champneys Henlow0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Henlow Fish Bar0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Arlesey1.4 km
- Biggleswade6.2 km
- Letchworth Garden City6.8 km
Bus Stops
- War Memorial0.1 km
- Park Lane0.1 km
- War Memorial0.1 km
- Park Lane0.1 km
- The Crown - North0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SG166AQ · Data under Open Government Licence