Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

BEDFORD ROAD, SG5 3SE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEDFORD ROAD, SG5 3SE.

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

480

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 53,700 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG5 3SE 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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10/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SG5 3SE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £465k, 60% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

SG5 3SE is a well-regarded residential area on Bedford Road, 0.5km from Holwellbury in Central Bedfordshire. Administratively it sits within Arlesey ward and the Mid Bedfordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG5, SG5 3SE offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Property: Prices average £465k. 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 SG5 3SE are sourced from Output Area E00177130 (shared with 11 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 SG5 3SE. The average age is 29.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.2%
Asian / British Asian5.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 465,000

1 sales · Mean £ 465,000

school Local Schools

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Stondon Lower School

Good149 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Bamboo Tree1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Candykrate0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Arlesey4.4 km
  • Letchworth Garden City5.6 km
  • Hitchin5.7 km