Postcode SG16 6BD (Central Bedfordshire)

Map showing SG16 6BD and nearby postcodes

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

SG16 6BD is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 8 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 6BD as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.

The closest road name to SG16 6BD is Crossways Close which is centered 69 m away.

The nearest bus stop is The Crown - West and is 51 m away. The closest railway station is Arlesey Rail Station, 1.52 km away.

The closest primary school to SG16 6BD (for ages 11 and under) is Raynsford Church of England Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 31, 2018.

The local pub for residents of SG16 6BD is The Crown and is 151 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 1, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Henlow Fish Bar and is 1.08 km 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 6BD 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 6BD and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Crossways Close 69 m
John Howland Close 71 m
Chiltern Place 98 m
Chapel Way 120 m
Brook Close 125 m
Chestnut Farm 152 m
Addington Close 178 m
Tilley Place 199 m
Dove House Drive 219 m
Clifton Road 239 m
Parachute Grove 247 m
The Dairy 251 m
Westfield Road 281 m
The Gardens 295 m
Old Orchard View 302 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode SG16 6BD

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 6BD - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Raynsford Church of England Academy Good
(October 31, 2018)
354 m
Henlow Church of England Academy Good
(September 12, 2019)
673 m
Derwent Lower School Good
(February 6, 2018)
982 m
Clifton All Saints Academy 1.33 km
Samuel Whitbread Academy Good
(November 1, 2017)
2.27 km
Gothic Mede Academy Good
(June 28, 2017)
2.79 km
Etonbury Academy Good
(February 12, 2020)
3.07 km
Langford Village Academy Good
(May 4, 2017)
3.68 km
Stondon Lower School Good
(September 20, 2017)
3.74 km
Robert Bloomfield Academy Outstanding
(June 26, 2014)
3.74 km
Pix Brook Academy 3.85 km
Shefford Lower School Good
(November 23, 2017)
3.95 km
Fairfield Park Lower School Outstanding
(May 11, 2012)
4.23 km
Meppershall Church of England Academy 4.34 km
Roecroft Lower School Outstanding
(November 20, 2008)
4.44 km
St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold Good
(January 16, 2020)
4.65 km
Campton Academy 4.79 km
Southill Lower School Good
(July 1, 2021)
4.8 km
Stonehill School Good
(February 21, 2018)
5.4 km
Northfields Infants and Nursery School Good
(September 14, 2017)
5.68 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Henlow Village Stores Retailers - other 4
Good
November 30, 2021
151 m
The Crown Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 1, 2019
151 m
Poplars Farm Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
July 16, 2019
201 m
The Engineers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 16, 2020
295 m
Raynsford C of E Academy School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 27, 2019
354 m
Koi Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
January 14, 2022
384 m
The Limes Residential Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
December 15, 2020
485 m
Henlow Church of England Academy School/college/university 4
Good
April 27, 2021
673 m
SPLAT Ltd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 11, 2021
814 m
The Five Bells Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 21, 2022
875 m
Champneys Henlow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 30, 2021
890 m
Derwent Lower School School/college/university 5
Very Good
April 20, 2021
982 m
Henlow Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
June 9, 2021
1.08 km
Clifton Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 23, 2022
1.11 km
Ginitiative Manufacturers/packers Exempt
March 7, 2019
1.14 km
The Admiral Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 21, 2022
1.3 km
Clifton All Saints Academy School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 17, 2020
1.33 km
The Golden Lion Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
November 29, 2021
1.33 km
Tesco Express Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 5, 2022
1.46 km
Active Support Clifton Ltd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Awaiting Inspection
1.47 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

The Crown - West Bus Stop/Station 51 m
The Crown - West Bus Stop/Station 88 m
The Crown - North Bus Stop/Station 145 m
The Crown - North Bus Stop/Station 156 m
Arlesey Road Bus Stop/Station 223 m
Arlesey Rail Station Rail 1.52 km
London Luton Airport Air 17.62 km
Cambridge Airport Air 37.33 km
London Stansted Airport Air 40.89 km

Nearby Nature

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

Sally's Grove Woodland Or Forest 567 m
Middle Water Inland Water 1.58 km
Bilberry Pond Inland Water 1.62 km
Lower Water Inland Water 1.87 km
Hitchin Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.08 km
Laurels Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.12 km
Susans Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.25 km
Lindas Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.6 km
Bury Spinney Woodland Or Forest 3.26 km
Nunswood Woodland Or Forest 3.36 km
Cockshoothill Grove Woodland Or Forest 3.69 km
Ramerick Bottom Valley 3.7 km
Cockshoot Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.74 km
Collin's Grove Woodland Or Forest 3.91 km
Green Lagoon Inland Water 3.93 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for SG16 6BD - 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 52.02862100
Longitude -0.28798300
OS Easting 517552
OS Northing 0238073
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
30698
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Bedfordshire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
North East 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: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Shefford BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Henlow BUASD
Workplace Zone E33025573
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Central Bedfordshire 010
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Central Bedfordshire 010F
Output Area / Small Area 5B3