Postcode SG16 6GW (North Hertfordshire)

Map showing SG16 6GW and nearby postcodes

The postcode SG16 6GW is located in North Hertfordshire, in the county of Hertfordshire. It was introduced in November 2021 and is an active postcode. SG16 6GW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

SG16 6GW is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.3 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 6GW as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural white-collar workers.

The closest road name to SG16 6GW is Southern Avenue which is centered 100 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Ramerick Cottages and is 287 m away. The closest railway station is Arlesey Rail Station, 3.44 km away.

The closest primary school to SG16 6GW (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 Fearnhill School. The last OFSTED inspection on February 13, 2019 rated this school as Requires improvement

The local pub for residents of SG16 6GW is Bird in Hand and is 760 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 904 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on November 1, 2021.

Policing for SG16 6GW is covered by the Hertfordshire police force association and Hertfordshire 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 6GW and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Southern Avenue 100 m
Central Avenue 148 m
Belpaire Close 177 m
Brassey Way 190 m
Eastern Avenue 196 m
The Railway 202 m
Northern Avenue 208 m
Western Avenue 210 m
Boundary Close 217 m
The Oval 228 m
Station Close 282 m
The Sidings 299 m
Midland Way 323 m
Loganberry Way 435 m
Bedford Road 1.89 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode SG16 6GW

Introduction November 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 6GW - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Stondon Lower School Good
(September 20, 2017)
1.64 km
Derwent Lower School Good
(February 6, 2018)
2.12 km
Gothic Mede Academy Good
(June 28, 2017)
2.39 km
Fairfield Park Lower School Outstanding
(May 11, 2012)
3.29 km
Raynsford Church of England Academy Good
(October 31, 2018)
3.43 km
Ickleford Primary School Good
(January 31, 2017)
3.47 km
Meppershall Church of England Academy 3.63 km
Henlow Church of England Academy Good
(September 12, 2019)
3.75 km
Clifton All Saints Academy 3.93 km
Pirton School Good
(February 1, 2018)
3.96 km
Etonbury Academy Good
(February 12, 2020)
4.07 km
Samuel Whitbread Academy Good
(November 1, 2017)
4.3 km
Our Lady Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(June 14, 2018)
4.34 km
Fearnhill School Requires improvement
(February 13, 2019)
4.38 km
Wilbury Junior School Requires improvement
(February 2, 2022)
4.42 km
The Priory School Good
(February 28, 2017)
4.42 km
Icknield Infant and Nursery School Good
(June 14, 2017)
4.43 km
Stonehill School Good
(February 21, 2018)
4.45 km
Pix Brook Academy 4.59 km
Strathmore Infant and Nursery School Good
(March 22, 2018)
4.64 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Bird in Hand Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 1, 2021
760 m
Henlow Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 12, 2021
760 m
A & A Stores Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
November 1, 2021
904 m
Chicken n Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
November 1, 2021
904 m
Golden Well Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
July 8, 2021
904 m
Henlow Tandoori Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 17, 2022
904 m
The Flamez Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
November 10, 2021
904 m
Merry Poppets Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 20, 2021
916 m
Fresh Bite Retailers - other 4
Good
July 13, 2021
1.04 km
Mount Pleasant Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 3, 2018
1.5 km
Stondon Lower School School/college/university 4
Good
January 25, 2022
1.64 km
Stondon Stompers Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 25, 2022
1.64 km
Bamboo Tree 88 Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
June 3, 2021
1.67 km
Stondon Local Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 25, 2022
1.7 km
Candykrate Retailers - other Exempt
November 25, 2021
1.76 km
Acre Wood Day Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
April 20, 2021
2.03 km
Clockhouse Catering Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
November 4, 2021
2.12 km
Derwent Lower School School/college/university 5
Very Good
April 20, 2021
2.12 km
The True Briton Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
November 3, 2021
2.12 km
A Bite to Eat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 1, 2021
2.16 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Ramerick Cottages Bus Stop/Station 287 m
Ramerick Cottages Bus Stop/Station 296 m
Three Star Park Bus Stop/Station 420 m
Three Star Park Bus Stop/Station 499 m
Bird In Hand Bus Stop/Station 795 m
Arlesey Rail Station Rail 3.44 km
Letchworth Rail Station Rail 5.21 km
London Luton Airport Air 14.57 km
Cambridge Airport Air 39.52 km
London Stansted Airport Air 40.42 km

Nearby Nature

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

Ramerick Bottom Valley 653 m
Lindas Grove Woodland Or Forest 660 m
Susans Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.13 km
Laurels Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.51 km
Lower Water Inland Water 2.03 km
Middle Water Inland Water 2.31 km
Blue Lagoon Inland Water 2.78 km
Green Lagoon Inland Water 2.81 km
The Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.95 km
Sally's Grove Woodland Or Forest 3.15 km
Hitchin Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.48 km
Nunswood Woodland Or Forest 3.64 km
Gerry's Hole Inland Water 3.75 km
Wilbury Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.96 km
Blacksmith's Pond Inland Water 3.97 km

Location

Country England
County Hertfordshire
Latitude 52.00134300
Longitude -0.29677700
OS Easting 517018
OS Northing 0235024
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
20128
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Hertfordshire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Hitchin and Harpenden
County Electorial Division Hitchin Rural ED
Electoral Ward Cadwell
Local Authority District North Hertfordshire
Region / Government Office Region East of England
European Electoral Region Eastern
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: Hertfordshire
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Hertfordshire

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000099
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)
Hertfordshire
Cancer Alliance East of England - South
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
East of England
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Hertfordshire and West Essex
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS East and North Hertfordshire CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Rural residents
Group: Rural tenants
Subgroup: Rural white-collar workers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Hitchin BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Ickleford BUASD
Workplace Zone E33027387
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Hertfordshire 014
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Hertfordshire 014A
Output Area / Small Area 1B2