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SG16

HENLOW

Hertfordshire, East Of England, England

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SG16 encompasses HENLOW and its surrounding areas in Hertfordshire, East Of England.

Avg price £442,138
1yr change ▼ 13.0%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£442,138

▼ 13.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

54% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

4 schools

Broadband Speed

312 Mbps

Property Prices in SG16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SG16 is £442,138, which is 23% below the Hertfordshire average of £572,493.

Properties in SG16 cost 54.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SG16 have fallen 13.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £590,623 137
Semi-detached £379,512 118
Terraced £319,465 139
Flat £225,395 19
All types £442,138 419

5-Year Price History

£406K £421K £436K £451K £467K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SG16

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SG16 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
1.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SG16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SG16 has 4 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Derwent Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Stondon Lower School Primary Not inspected mi
Henlow Church of England Academy Secondary Not inspected mi
Raynsford Church of England Academy Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

315,877

Population

62

Median Age

38%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
38.0%
Private rent
12.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SG16 are 312.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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312.0 Mbps

Avg Download

56.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

75%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SG16 is collected by Stevenage Council. The Band D rate is £1,623/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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SG16 — HENLOW

Area Summary

SG16 (HENLOW) offers above-average property prices (£442,138, 54% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 4 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (312 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SG16 HENLOW

What is the average house price in SG16 HENLOW?
The average house price in SG16 (HENLOW) is £442,138, based on 419 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 54% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 13.0% over the past year.
Is SG16 HENLOW a safe area to live?
Crime in SG16 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (1.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SG16 HENLOW?
The population of SG16 (HENLOW) is approximately 315,877 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 38% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SG16?
The average broadband download speed in SG16 is 312 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 75%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SG16 HENLOW?
There are 4 schools in or near SG16. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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