SG16 6DH is a sought-after residential area on Dove House Drive, 0.7km from Henlow in Henlow. Administratively it sits within Arlesey ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SG16 6DH is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £388k, down 42.5% 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 6DH are sourced from Output Area E00087938 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOVE HOUSE DRIVE, SG16 6DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOVE HOUSE DRIVE, SG16 6DH.
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41
£ 51,400 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG16 6DH 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
SG16 6DH has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 42.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG16 6DH. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 395,000
1 sales · Mean £ 395,000
Terraced
£ 355,000
6 sales · Mean £ 326,166
Semi-Detached
£ 320,000
5 sales · Mean £ 329,100
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG16 6DH has low crime rates — 14 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.
school Local Schools
Raynsford Church of England Academy
Henlow Church of England Academy
Derwent Primary School
Clifton All Saints Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Poplars Farm Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Crown0.1 km
- The Engineers Arms0.3 km
- The Five Bells0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Koi Cafe0.3 km
- Champneys Henlow0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Arlesey1.3 km
- Biggleswade6.5 km
- Letchworth Garden City6.6 km
Bus Stops
- The Crown - North0.1 km
- The Crown - North0.1 km
- Arlesey Road0.1 km
- The Gardens0.1 km
- The Crown - West0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SG166DH · Data under Open Government Licence