Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

NORTHFIELD CLOSE, SG16 6AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHFIELD CLOSE, SG16 6AY.

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Population

423

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG16 6AY 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.

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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SG16 6AY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £830k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £830k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

SG16 6AY is a sought-after residential area on Northfield Close, 0.1km from Henlow 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 6AY offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £830k. 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 6AY are sourced from Output Area E00087939 (shared with 16 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 6AY. 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

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 707,500

2 sales · Mean £ 707,500

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

SG16 6AY has low crime rates — 13 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.

Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Burglary2
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Henlow Church of England Academy

Good644 pupils0.2 km
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Raynsford Church of England Academy

Good217 pupils0.5 km
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Clifton All Saints Academy

Good163 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Poplars Farm Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Crown0.7 km
  • The Engineers Arms0.5 km
  • The Five Bells0.1 km
  • Langford Football Club0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Champneys Henlow0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Henlow Fish Bar0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Arlesey1.7 km
  • Biggleswade5.7 km
  • Letchworth Garden City7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Newtown0.2 km
  • The Five Bells0.2 km
  • The Five Bells0.2 km
  • Mill Close0.3 km
  • Mill Close0.3 km