Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

THE HAWTHORNS, SG16 6BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE HAWTHORNS, SG16 6BW.

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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 6BW 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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SG16 6BW combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£311k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 4.0% year-on-year.

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

SG16 6BW is a sought-after residential area on The Hawthorns, 0.0km from New Town 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 6BW offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £311k, up 4.0% 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 6BW 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 6BW. 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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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 306,250

2 sales · Mean £ 306,250

Semi-Detached

£ 315,000

4 sales · Mean £ 303,000

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

SG16 6BW has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Henlow Church of England Academy

Good644 pupils0.4 km
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Raynsford Church of England Academy

Good217 pupils0.7 km
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Clifton All Saints Academy

Good163 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Poplars Farm Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Crown0.9 km
  • The Engineers Arms0.7 km
  • The Five Bells0.1 km
  • Langford Football Club0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Clifton Cuisine0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Henlow Fish Bar0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Arlesey1.9 km
  • Biggleswade5.7 km
  • Letchworth Garden City7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Mill Close0.1 km
  • Mill Close0.1 km
  • Newtown0.2 km
  • Newtown0.2 km
  • The Five Bells0.3 km