6,091TOTAL POPULATION
2,438HOUSEHOLDS
2.6%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£43,680AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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SG16 POSTCODE REGION

Stevenage (SG16)

The SG16 postcode area is located in the Stevenage postcode town region, within the county of Bedfordshire, and contains a total of 216 individual postcodes.

There are 7 electoral wards in the SG16 postcode area, including Arlesey, Baldock, Biggleswade, Buntingford, Henlow, Hertford, Hitchin, Knebworth, Letchworth Garden City, Much Hadham, Royston, Sandy, Shefford, Stevenage, Ware which come under the local authority of the Central Bedfordshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 28% of people in SG16 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of SG16 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


SG16 is a postcode located in south east England and is part of the Hitchin post town. It serves the villages of Henlow, Bygrave, Langford, Lower Stondon, Stondon, and Upper Stondon.

Officially, the postcode covers an area that is seven miles long and four miles wide. Comprising of both rural and urban areas, you can expect to find several villages, hamlets and scattered communities in its vicinity.

The postcode has an estimated population of 11,398 (as of 2011). There are several educational institutions located in the area, such as Langford Primary School and the Thomas Alleyne Academy.

As SG16 is in close proximity to several major roads and motorways, it offers great access to the nearby towns and cities. These include London, Cambridge, and Milton Keynes, which are roughly an hour away by car.

The local area is home to a variety of amenities, such as supermarkets, retail stores, pubs, and a leisure centre. Henlow Waterside Park is a popular spot, with pathways and lakeside walks, while a golf course and gym can be found in nearby Hannah. There are also several wildlife reserves and parks in the surrounding area.

The nearest railway station is Arlesey, and Hitchin Station is just a short drive away. Both offer convenient access to the capital and other notable cities in the country.

When it comes to properties, SG16 is known for its developments. From Victorian cottages to modern houses, there is something to suit all tastes and budgets. Additionally, rental houses and apartments are also on the rise.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92%WORKING
  • 8%UNEMPLOYED

8% of people in SG16 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 28%AB
  • 58%C2/C2
  • 14%DE

According to census records, 28% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 92%WHITE
  • 8%NON-WHITE

92% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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SG16Bedfordshire

Bedfordshire

The county of Bedfordshire

SG16 is located in the county of Bedfordshire, in England.

Bedfordshire has a total population of 664,500, making it the 36th largest county in the UK.

Bedfordshire has a total area of 477 square miles, and a population density of 537 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Bedfordshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeSG16
Postal TownStevenage
MSOA NameCentral Bedfordshire 010
LSOA NameCentral Bedfordshire 010F
CountyBedfordshire
RegionBedfordshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityCentral Bedfordshire
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

SG16 Electoral Wards

The postal region of SG16, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Clifton
Cliton Manor
Henlow
Hiz
Holwellbury
Langford
Lower Stondon
Shefford
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Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (SG) and estimated address.

Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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