Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

HITCHIN ROAD, SG16 6BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HITCHIN ROAD, SG16 6BA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

435

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG16 6BA 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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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SG16 6BA has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SG16 6BA is a sought-after residential area on Hitchin Road in Henlow. Administratively it sits within Arlesey ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SG16 6BA is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £439k. 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 6BA are sourced from Output Area E00087938 (shared with 12 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 6BA. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.5%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 362,250

4 sales · Mean £ 362,018

Detached

£ 545,000

3 sales · Mean £ 560,000

Terraced

£ 280,000

1 sales · Mean £ 280,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

SG16 6BA has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are drugs and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Derwent Primary School

Good187 pupils0.0 km
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Raynsford Church of England Academy

Good217 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Koi Cafe0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Arlesey1.9 km
  • Letchworth Garden City6.2 km
  • Biggleswade7.5 km