Burgess Way is in Henlow and in Mid Bedfordshire district. SG16 6AX is located in the Clifton, Henlow & Langford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Burgess Way, Henlow, SG16 6AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG16 6AE, SG16 6BW, SG16 6BQ, SG16 6AJ, SG16 6AY, SG16 6DJ, SG16 6FA, SG16 6AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG16 6AX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.6% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.4% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SG16 6AX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.7% | 24.1% | -4.6% | 37.9% | -13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.5% | 58.9% | 1.4% | 44.2% | 14.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 8.5% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.3% | 49.4% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 32.7% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 14.3% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.3% | 16.2% | 3.9% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 8.5% | -9.1% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 14.4% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 8.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 21% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 28.8% | -2.6% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.9% | 96.4% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 93.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95% | 93.5% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 93.5% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burgess Way was 76.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.8% higher than the Arlesey & Fairfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burgess Way has the 14th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Arlesey & Fairfield and the 218th highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 43.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Burgess Way, Henlow, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2024-09-27 | £674,157 |
| 19 Burgess Way, Henlow, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-10-20 | £543,769 |
| 17 Burgess Way, Henlow, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-07-22 | £548,097 |
| 4 Burgess Way, Henlow, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2017-10-24 | £513,333 |
| 3 Burgess Way, Henlow, Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £299,950 | 2007-08-03 | £547,059 |
SG16 6AX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raynsford Church of England Academy Park Lane , SG16 6AT | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton All Saints Academy Church Street , Clifton SG17 5ES | 4out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langford Village Academy Church Street , Langford SG18 9QA | 3out of 4 | 3,066 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwent Lower School Hitchin Road , SG16 6BA | 3out of 4 | 3,211 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gothic Mede Academy High Street , SG15 6SL | 3out of 4 | 3,646 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Whitbread Academy Shefford Road , Clifton SG17 5QS | 3out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henlow Church of England Academy Church Road , SG16 6AN | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Etonbury Academy Stotfold Road , SG15 6XS | 2out of 4 | 3,806 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Bloomfield Academy Bloomfield Drive , SG17 5BU | 4out of 4 | 3,988 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pix Brook Academy Arlesey Road , SG5 4HB | - not rated | 4,707 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champneys Henlow | Coach Road, Henlow | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Five Bells | 101 High Street, Henlow | 44 yd | |
| The Engineers Arms | 68 High Street, Henlow | 697 yd | |
| Langford Football Club | Forde Park, Langford Road | 714 yd | |
| The Crown | 2 High Street, Henlow | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh Farm Fish & Chips | 1 Langford Road, Henlow | 210 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Pit Recreation Ground HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 214 yd |
| Raynsford Academy PARK LANE | grass pitches | 616 yd |
| Henlow Park RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND GROVESIDE | grass pitches | 721 yd |
| Henlow Church Of England Academy CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Langford Football Club LANGFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Clifton Playing Field WHISTON CRESCENT | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| Champneys Henlow HENLOW GRANGE HENLOW GRANGE PARK LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,027 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.