Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the SG16 postcode area, covering Henlow and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£291,503
Median price
£272,500
5-year trend
+438.6%
Total sales
4,073
The SG16 area has 155 individual postcodes with 4,073 registered sales. Prices are +26.5% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Henlow. The five-year price movement is +438.6%.
With an average of £291,503, SG16 is a mid-range area, +26.5% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 4,073 recorded sales across 155 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in SG16 is +438.6%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
SG16 6EL
£129,496 avg · 213 sales
SG16 6NA
£279,490 avg · 89 sales
SG16 6JY
£178,241 avg · 86 sales
SG16 6NE
£270,636 avg · 76 sales
SG16 6HJ
£286,407 avg · 72 sales
SG16 6EH
£232,359 avg · 70 sales
SG16 6BL
£223,184 avg · 68 sales
SG16 6DH
£234,504 avg · 68 sales
SG16 6NN
£297,638 avg · 68 sales
This SG16 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the SG16 postcode area is £291,503, based on 4,073 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Henlow.
Properties in SG16 average £291,503, which is +26.5% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£272,500) is 6.5% below the average (£291,503), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in SG16 have moved +438.6% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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