Postcode SG16 6GQ (Central Bedfordshire)

Map showing SG16 6GQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode SG16 6GQ is located in Central Bedfordshire It was introduced in February 2021 and is an active postcode. SG16 6GQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

SG16 6GQ is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.9 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 6GQ as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Multi-ethnic professionals with families.

The closest road name to SG16 6GQ is Beverley Gardens which is centered 41 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Station Road and is 183 m away. The closest railway station is Arlesey Rail Station, 3.74 km away.

The closest primary school to SG16 6GQ (for ages 11 and under) is Derwent Lower School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 6, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Priory School. The last OFSTED inspection on February 28, 2017 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of SG16 6GQ is Bird in Hand and is 556 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 1, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Chicken n Spice and is 556 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on November 1, 2021.

4.7% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 4.7% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for SG16 6GQ 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 6GQ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Beverley Gardens 41 m
Tiger Moth Way 71 m
Cadet Close 133 m
Skylark Field 223 m
Wren Close 242 m
Woodpecker Mead 272 m
Swift Meadow 295 m
Swallow View 320 m
Station Road 346 m
A507 2.02 km
Bedford Road 2.93 km
A600 6.68 km
A505 7.57 km
A421 26.98 km
A14 35.87 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode SG16 6GQ

Introduction February 2021
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 6GQ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Stondon Lower School Good
(September 20, 2017)
871 m
Derwent Lower School Good
(February 6, 2018)
1.96 km
Meppershall Church of England Academy 2.42 km
Raynsford Church of England Academy Good
(October 31, 2018)
3.23 km
Clifton All Saints Academy 3.29 km
Gothic Mede Academy Good
(June 28, 2017)
3.3 km
Samuel Whitbread Academy Good
(November 1, 2017)
3.4 km
Henlow Church of England Academy Good
(September 12, 2019)
3.54 km
Robert Bloomfield Academy Outstanding
(June 26, 2014)
3.78 km
Shefford Lower School Good
(November 23, 2017)
3.85 km
Shillington Lower School Good
(May 17, 2017)
3.85 km
Pirton School Good
(February 1, 2018)
4.03 km
Campton Academy 4.07 km
Fairfield Park Lower School Outstanding
(May 11, 2012)
4.42 km
Ickleford Primary School Good
(January 31, 2017)
4.55 km
Gravenhurst Academy 4.75 km
Etonbury Academy Good
(February 12, 2020)
4.75 km
Our Lady Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(June 14, 2018)
5.36 km
The Priory School Good
(February 28, 2017)
5.39 km
Pix Brook Academy 5.39 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Fresh Bite Retailers - other 4
Good
July 13, 2021
417 m
A & A Stores Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
November 1, 2021
556 m
Chicken n Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
November 1, 2021
556 m
Golden Well Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
July 8, 2021
556 m
Henlow Tandoori Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 17, 2022
556 m
The Flamez Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
November 10, 2021
556 m
Bird in Hand Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 1, 2021
556 m
Henlow Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 12, 2021
556 m
Merry Poppets Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 20, 2021
657 m
Mount Pleasant Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 3, 2018
761 m
Stondon Lower School School/college/university 4
Good
January 25, 2022
871 m
Stondon Stompers Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 25, 2022
871 m
Stondon Local Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 25, 2022
1 km
Clockhouse Catering Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
November 4, 2021
1.02 km
Bamboo Tree 88 Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
June 3, 2021
1.14 km
Candykrate Retailers - other Exempt
November 25, 2021
1.26 km
Derwent Lower School School/college/university 5
Very Good
April 20, 2021
1.96 km
The Airman Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
January 11, 2022
1.97 km
The Airman Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
August 12, 2021
1.97 km
New Meppershall Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 17, 2020
2.24 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Station Road Bus Stop/Station 183 m
Station Road Bus Stop/Station 198 m
Bedford Road Bus Stop/Station 427 m
Bedford Road Bus Stop/Station 441 m
Bedford Road Bus Stop/Station 473 m
Arlesey Rail Station Rail 3.74 km
London Luton Airport Air 14.86 km
Cambridge Airport Air 39.99 km
London Stansted Airport Air 41.63 km

Nearby Nature

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

Lindas Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.56 km
Ramerick Bottom Valley 1.78 km
Susans Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.85 km
The Spinney Woodland Or Forest 1.85 km
Laurels Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.21 km
Nunswood Woodland Or Forest 2.42 km
Hitchin Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.51 km
Lower Water Inland Water 2.62 km
Middle Water Inland Water 2.77 km
Sally's Grove Woodland Or Forest 3.15 km
The Dell Woodland Or Forest 3.44 km
Green Lagoon Inland Water 3.95 km
Bilberry Pond Inland Water 3.98 km
Blue Lagoon Inland Water 3.99 km
Wesley Spinney Woodland Or Forest 4.05 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for SG16 6GQ - 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 4.7%

Location

Country England
Latitude 52.00749600
Longitude -0.31197300
OS Easting 515959
OS Northing 0235684
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
30336
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: Urbanites
Group: Urban professionals and families
Subgroup: Multi-ethnic professionals with families
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe
Built-Up Area Lower Stondon BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33025589
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Central Bedfordshire 013
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Central Bedfordshire 013D
Output Area / Small Area 5A2