Living in SG16, Central Bedfordshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SG16 in Central Bedfordshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Central Bedfordshire: £356,453, up 2.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around SG16
91 recorded home sales on the streets around central SG16 in the last 2 years, with a median of £325,000 and a range from £118,000 to £775,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 MIDLAND WAY, SG16 6FH | detached | £480,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 60 ASTRAL CLOSE, SG16 6EL | terraced | £218,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| 19 TIGER MOTH WAY, SG16 6GN | detached | £525,000 | 2026-04-29 |
| 15 DERWENT ROAD, SG16 6HE | terraced | £308,000 | 2026-04-08 |
| 22 ASTRAL CLOSE, SG16 6EL | terraced | £250,000 | 2026-03-11 |
| 12 APPLECROFT, SG16 6NB | semi-detached | £412,000 | 2026-03-06 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
9 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton All Saints Academy | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi |
| Derwent Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.1 mi |
| Stondon Lower School | Primary | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
| Gothic Mede Academy | Primary | Not rated | 1.6 mi |
| Raynsford Church of England Academy | Primary | Not rated | 1.6 mi |
| Henlow Church of England Academy | Secondary | Not rated | 1.7 mi |
6 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 19.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 17.8% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 16.0% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 12.8% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 8.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
Crime data isn't available for this area right now.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Central Bedfordshire's figures.
Common questions about SG16
What is the average house price in SG16?
The average sold price in Central Bedfordshire is £356,453 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SG16?
Prices in Central Bedfordshire are up 2.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SG16?
The median of 91 recorded sales around central SG16 in the last 2 years is £325,000, ranging from £118,000 to £775,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SG16?
9 schools sit within 3 miles of central SG16, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Is SG16 at risk of flooding?
Central SG16 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SG16 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £325,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SG16 or SG15, SG16 or SG17, SG16 or SG5.
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