HenlowSG16
Central Bedfordshire · East of England
Henlow (SG16) in Bedfordshire shows mixed performance indicators. Over five years, property prices grew at 1.2% compound annual growth rate, while rental yields expanded considerably at 6.8% CAGR, suggesting investor interest in the lettings market. Population increased modestly by 0.6% during the same period. The postcode district scores 54.8 out of 100 on trajectory analysis, placing it in the 76th percentile nationally and indicating early-stage gentrification characteristics. The divergence between price and rental growth rates reflects a market where rental demand outpaces capital appreciation, potentially benefiting buy-to-let investors relative to those seeking capital growth.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 1.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.8% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.6% per year
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What's changing in Henlow · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 2.2 points this month to 57/100, driven mainly by price opportunity.
Henlow (SG16) common questions
Is Henlow up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Henlow (SG16) as Early. Its trajectory score is 57/100 (Strong), in the top 16% of districts nationally. The score is up 6.4 points over the last 12 months.
Is Henlow safe?
Henlow has a safety score of 30/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Henlow?
The average property price in Henlow (SG16) is £367k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Henlow?
The median monthly rent in Henlow (SG16) is £1,379 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Henlow?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Arlesey (SG15), Shefford (SG17), Barnes (SW13), Shepherds Bush (W12), Putney (SW15). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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