Postcode SG16 6HU (Central Bedfordshire)

Map showing SG16 6HU and nearby postcodes

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

SG16 6HU is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 8.1 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 6HU as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Families in terraces and flats.

The closest road name to SG16 6HU is Weedon Close which is centered 46 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Oldfield Farm Road and is 369 m away. The closest railway station is Arlesey Rail Station, 2.57 km away.

The closest primary school to SG16 6HU (for ages 11 and under) is Derwent Lower School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 6, 2018.

The local pub for residents of SG16 6HU is Bird in Hand and is 801 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 703 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on November 1, 2021.

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

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.5 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Weedon Close 46 m
Whitworth Jones Avenue 49 m
Morris Close 49 m
Owen Jones Close 75 m
Dawson Close 125 m
Spreckley Close 180 m
Tedder Avenue 217 m
Franks Close 254 m
Nene Road 272 m
Derwent Road 319 m
Oldfield Farm Road 340 m
Olympus Road 380 m
Burnett Avenue 471 m
Hitchin Road 775 m
A507 2.21 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode SG16 6HU

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 6HU - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Derwent Lower School Good
(February 6, 2018)
1.07 km
Stondon Lower School Good
(September 20, 2017)
2.05 km
Gothic Mede Academy Good
(June 28, 2017)
2.12 km
Raynsford Church of England Academy Good
(October 31, 2018)
2.38 km
Henlow Church of England Academy Good
(September 12, 2019)
2.71 km
Clifton All Saints Academy 2.92 km
Fairfield Park Lower School Outstanding
(May 11, 2012)
3.38 km
Samuel Whitbread Academy Good
(November 1, 2017)
3.4 km
Etonbury Academy Good
(February 12, 2020)
3.51 km
Meppershall Church of England Academy 3.54 km
Pix Brook Academy 4.15 km
Robert Bloomfield Academy Outstanding
(June 26, 2014)
4.28 km
Ickleford Primary School Good
(January 31, 2017)
4.41 km
Shefford Lower School Good
(November 23, 2017)
4.41 km
Roecroft Lower School Outstanding
(November 20, 2008)
4.46 km
Stonehill School Good
(February 21, 2018)
4.62 km
Wilbury Junior School Requires improvement
(February 2, 2022)
4.86 km
Campton Academy 4.87 km
Pirton School Good
(February 1, 2018)
4.89 km
Icknield Infant and Nursery School Good
(June 14, 2017)
4.92 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Merry Poppets Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 20, 2021
593 m
A & A Stores Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
November 1, 2021
703 m
Chicken n Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
November 1, 2021
703 m
Golden Well Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
July 8, 2021
703 m
Henlow Tandoori Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 17, 2022
703 m
The Flamez Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
November 10, 2021
703 m
Bird in Hand Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 1, 2021
801 m
Henlow Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 12, 2021
801 m
Fresh Bite Retailers - other 4
Good
July 13, 2021
830 m
Derwent Lower School School/college/university 5
Very Good
April 20, 2021
1.07 km
Koi Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
January 14, 2022
1.66 km
Acre Wood Day Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
April 20, 2021
1.91 km
Mount Pleasant Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 3, 2018
1.91 km
The True Briton Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
November 3, 2021
2 km
Toast the Host Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
2.04 km
Stondon Lower School School/college/university 4
Good
January 25, 2022
2.05 km
Stondon Stompers Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 25, 2022
2.05 km
Arlesey Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
November 3, 2021
2.06 km
Londis Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 28, 2021
2.06 km
New Hong Kong Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
January 5, 2022
2.06 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Oldfield Farm Road Bus Stop/Station 369 m
Oldfield Farm Road Bus Stop/Station 370 m
Borton Avenue Bus Stop/Station 588 m
Borton Avenue Bus Stop/Station 609 m
Bird In Hand Bus Stop/Station 752 m
Arlesey Rail Station Rail 2.57 km
Letchworth Rail Station Rail 5.65 km
London Luton Airport Air 15.59 km
Cambridge Airport Air 38.8 km
London Stansted Airport Air 40.61 km

Nearby Nature

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

Susans Grove Woodland Or Forest 693 m
Lindas Grove Woodland Or Forest 700 m
Laurels Grove Woodland Or Forest 997 m
Lower Water Inland Water 1.38 km
Middle Water Inland Water 1.54 km
Ramerick Bottom Valley 1.68 km
Sally's Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.14 km
Hitchin Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.66 km
Green Lagoon Inland Water 2.94 km
The Spinney Woodland Or Forest 3.08 km
Blue Lagoon Inland Water 3.1 km
Nunswood Woodland Or Forest 3.18 km
Bilberry Pond Inland Water 3.49 km
Bury Spinney Woodland Or Forest 4.51 km
Wilbury Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.59 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for SG16 6HU - 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 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Gas Consumption

11 meters consuming 108,448 kWh - mean 9,859 kWh : median 9,888 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

10 meters consuming 33,835 kWh - mean 3,383 kWh : median 3,425 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for SG16 6HU - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 52.01070700
Longitude -0.29461200
OS Easting 517144
OS Northing 0236070
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
30990
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: Families in terraces and flats
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 E33025588
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Central Bedfordshire 013
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Central Bedfordshire 013E
Output Area / Small Area 5A3