SG16 Postcode District
SG16 is the Postcode District for Henlow in Bedfordshire
The SG16 postcode district is located in the SG Stevenage postal area, SG16 has a population of 6,871 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 5.18 square miles (13.42 square kilometres or 3,315.12 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of SG16. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of SG16
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District overview
The primary settlement in the SG16 postcode district is Henlow, located in the county of Bedfordshire. Other significant settlements in the district include Lower Stondon and Upper Stondon. Lower Stondon is also located in Bedfordshire, while Upper Stondon is located in Hertfordshire. The postal town associated with the district is Henlow.
There are 1 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector SG16 6, covers Henlow and Lower Stondon in Bedfordshire.
The post town for this district is HENLOW.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Central Bedfordshire (188 postal codes), and finally, the North Hertfordshire District area (4 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Shefford | 2.23 | NW |
| Stotfold | 2.72 | E |
| Letchworth | 3.92 | SE |
| Hitchin | 4.69 | S |
| Baldock | 4.94 | ESE |
| Biggleswade | 5.05 | NNE |
| Sandy | 7.79 | N |
| Potton | 8.45 | NNE |
| Ampthill | 8.47 | W |
| Flitwick | 8.55 | W |
| Wixams | 8.75 | NW |
| Stevenage | 8.89 | SSE |
| Luton | 10.81 | SSW |
| Bedford | 11.10 | NW |
| Kempston | 11.10 | NW |
| Royston | 11.97 | E |
| Houghton Regis | 12.24 | SW |
| Buntingford | 12.86 | ESE |
| Dunstable | 13.18 | SW |
| Woburn | 13.92 | W |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 210
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| HENLOW | HENLOW | SG16 6 | 112 |
| Lower Stondon | HENLOW | SG16 6 | 58 |
| HENLOW | HENLOW | SG16 6 | 9 |
| Upper Stondon | HENLOW | SG16 6 | 5 |
| Lower Stondon | HENLOW | SG16 6 | 5 |
| HENLOW | HENLOW | SG16 6 | 4 |
| Lower Stondon | HENLOW | SG16 6 | 3 |
| HENLOW | HENLOW | SG16 6 | 2 |
| Lower Stondon | HENLOW | SG16 6 | 2 |
| Lower Stondon | HENLOW | SG16 6 | 2 |
| Upper Stondon | HENLOW | SG16 6 | 2 |
| Henlow Camp | HENLOW | SG16 6 | 1 |
| Henlow Camp | HENLOW | SG16 6 | 1 |
| Henlow Camp | HENLOW | SG16 6 | 1 |
| HENLOW | HENLOW | SG16 6 | 1 |
| HENLOW | HENLOW | SG16 6 | 1 |
| Lower Stondon | HENLOW | SG16 6 | 1 |
Street list for SG16
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| BEDFORD ROAD A600 | 36 |
| TIGER MOTH WAY | 34 |
| BOUNDARY CLOSE | 31 |
| LOGANBERRY WAY | 28 |
| HITCHIN ROAD B659 | 25 |
| LANGFORD ROAD B659 | 23 |
| STOCKBRIDGE ROAD | 22 |
| JUBILEE CLOSE | 22 |
| PARK FARM CLOSE | 15 |
| SOUTHERN AVENUE | 13 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 287 |
| Public order | 58 |
| Vehicle crime | 49 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 |
| Burglary | 35 |
| Other theft | 33 |
| Drugs | 27 |
| Other crime | 25 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HITCHIN ROAD | HENLOW | HENLOW CAMP | 12 | SG16 6DP | View map |
Schools in the district
Henlow Church of England Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Church Road , Henlow
Postcode: SG16 6AN
Headteacher: Mrs Caren Earp (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Raynsford Church of England Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Park Lane , Henlow
Postcode: SG16 6AT
Headteacher: Mr Ed Wheatley (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Derwent Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hitchin Road , Henlow
Postcode: SG16 6BA
Headteacher: Mrs Samantha Barlow (Interim Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Stondon Lower School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hillside Road , Lower Stondon , Henlow
Postcode: SG16 6LQ
Headteacher: Miss Sarah Woodham (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr Carragher And Neal And Akhtar | 109 STATION ROAD, LOWER STONDON, HENLOW, SG16 6JJ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01462 850305 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henlow Pharmacy | 197A STATION ROAD, LOWER STONDON, HENLOW, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG16 6JE | PHARMACY | Call 01462 850880 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £594,616 | 34 | £588,611 | 47 | £589,888 | 56 | £579,209 | 102 |
| Semi-detached | £379,330 | 32 | £374,256 | 43 | £384,904 | 43 | £387,853 | 65 |
| Terraced | £293,079 | 44 | £318,097 | 49 | £343,509 | 48 | £278,423 | 56 |
| Flats | £206,500 | 4 | £167,083 | 6 | £272,667 | 9 | £254,732 | 14 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
A1(M) J10
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.89
Average Driving Distance: 5.81
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 185
A1(M) J9
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.76
Average Driving Distance: 9.48
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 185
A1(M) J8
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.70
Average Driving Distance: 9.23
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 185
A1(M) J7
Average Driving Time from within the district: 15.31
Average Driving Distance: 12.24
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 160
M1 J11A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 19.63
Average Driving Distance: 12.01
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 25
M1 J12
Average Driving Time from within the district: 20.90
Average Driving Distance: 14.54
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 185
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| SG16 6 | Henlow Camp Scale Payment Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| S | G | 1 | 6 | - | X | X | X |
| S | G | 1 | 6 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the SG16 postal code is HENLOW followed by Lower Stondon, and Upper Stondon.
The SG16 Postcode shares a border with SG5 (HITCHIN, Stotfold, Fairfield), SG18 (BIGGLESWADE, Langford, Upper Caldecote), SG15 (ARLESEY) and SG17 (SHEFFORD, Clifton, Meppershall).
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