Postcode SG16 6AL (Central Bedfordshire)

Map showing SG16 6AL and nearby postcodes

The postcode SG16 6AL is located in Central Bedfordshire It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SG16 6AL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

SG16 6AL is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of SG16 6AL as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing rural industry workers.

The closest road name to SG16 6AL is The Hawthorns which is centered 240 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Mill Close and is 273 m away. The closest railway station is Arlesey Rail Station, 2.19 km away.

The closest primary school to SG16 6AL (for ages 11 and under) is Clifton All Saints Academy.

The local pub for residents of SG16 6AL is The Five Bells and is 394 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 21, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from Henlow Fish Bar and is 416 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on June 9, 2021.

100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for SG16 6AL is covered by the Bedfordshire police force association and Bedfordshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to SG16 6AL and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to SG16 6AL, and the approximate distance away.

The Hawthorns 240 m
Stockbridge Close 254 m
Newtown 259 m
Harrier Mill 271 m
Stockbridge Road 273 m
B659 1.19 km
A600 5.7 km
A505 8.75 km
A14 32.52 km
A46 88.89 km
M1 89.88 km
A41 107.66 km
A1(M) 158.72 km
A5 162.42 km
A1 194.37 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode SG16 6AL

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from SG16 6AL - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Henlow Church of England Academy Good
(September 12, 2019)
671 m
Clifton All Saints Academy 794 m
Raynsford Church of England Academy Good
(October 31, 2018)
861 m
Samuel Whitbread Academy Good
(November 1, 2017)
1.8 km
Derwent Lower School Good
(February 6, 2018)
1.99 km
Langford Village Academy Good
(May 4, 2017)
2.81 km
Robert Bloomfield Academy Outstanding
(June 26, 2014)
3.42 km
Shefford Lower School Good
(November 23, 2017)
3.65 km
Etonbury Academy Good
(February 12, 2020)
3.74 km
Gothic Mede Academy Good
(June 28, 2017)
3.8 km
Southill Lower School Good
(July 1, 2021)
3.8 km
Pix Brook Academy 4.51 km
Stondon Lower School Good
(September 20, 2017)
4.52 km
Campton Academy 4.63 km
Meppershall Church of England Academy 4.67 km
Roecroft Lower School Outstanding
(November 20, 2008)
5.17 km
Fairfield Park Lower School Outstanding
(May 11, 2012)
5.21 km
St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold Good
(January 16, 2020)
5.26 km
Biggleswade Academy Good
(June 26, 2019)
5.42 km
St Andrew's CofE VC Lower School Good
(November 19, 2021)
6.03 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SG16 6AL - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Five Bells Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 21, 2022
394 m
Henlow Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
June 9, 2021
416 m
Henlow Church of England Academy School/college/university 4
Good
April 27, 2021
671 m
Langford Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
November 8, 2021
675 m
The Limes Residential Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
December 15, 2020
681 m
Clifton Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 23, 2022
701 m
Active Support Clifton Ltd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Awaiting Inspection
764 m
J W Baxter Butchers Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 20, 2021
764 m
Clifton All Saints Academy School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 17, 2020
794 m
The Golden Lion Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
November 29, 2021
794 m
Ginitiative Manufacturers/packers Exempt
March 7, 2019
798 m
The Admiral Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 21, 2022
844 m
Raynsford C of E Academy School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 27, 2019
861 m
The Engineers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 16, 2020
871 m
Poplars Farm Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
July 16, 2019
953 m
Tesco Express Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 5, 2022
1 km
Henlow Village Stores Retailers - other 4
Good
November 30, 2021
1.07 km
The Crown Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 1, 2019
1.07 km
Champneys Henlow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 30, 2021
1.29 km
The Watering Can/Cherry Lane Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 17, 2021
1.36 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SG16 6AL - Data from Apr 2022

Mill Close Bus Stop/Station 273 m
Mill Close Bus Stop/Station 290 m
Bilberry Road Bus Stop/Station 327 m
Newtown Bus Stop/Station 392 m
Newtown Bus Stop/Station 403 m
Arlesey Rail Station Rail 2.19 km
London Luton Airport Air 18.54 km
Cambridge Airport Air 36.98 km
London Stansted Airport Air 41.5 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SG16 6AL - Data from Dec 2021

Bilberry Pond Inland Water 589 m
Sally's Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.4 km
Hitchin Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.07 km
Bury Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.53 km
Middle Water Inland Water 2.61 km
Lower Water Inland Water 2.93 km
Cockshoothill Grove Woodland Or Forest 3.02 km
Cockshoot Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.09 km
Laurels Grove Woodland Or Forest 3.19 km
Collin's Grove Woodland Or Forest 3.27 km
Susans Grove Woodland Or Forest 3.32 km
Nunswood Woodland Or Forest 3.49 km
Lindas Grove Woodland Or Forest 3.66 km
Four Acres Woodland Or Forest 3.67 km
Beal's Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.75 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for SG16 6AL - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Location

Country England
Latitude 52.03810300
Longitude -0.29127000
OS Easting 517300
OS Northing 0239121
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
19281
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Bedfordshire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Mid Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward Arlesey
Local Authority District Central Bedfordshire
Region / Government Office Region East of England
European Electoral Region Eastern
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: South East Midlands
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Bedfordshire and Luton

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E06000056
Travel To Work Area Stevenage and Welwyn Garden City

NHS

NHS England Region East of England
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Bedfordshire
Cancer Alliance East of England - South
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
East of England
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Hard-pressed living
Group: Hard pressed ageing workers
Subgroup: Ageing rural industry workers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Shefford BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Clifton (Central Bedfordshire) BUASD
Workplace Zone E33025590
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Central Bedfordshire 013
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Central Bedfordshire 013A
Output Area / Small Area 8C2