Newtown, Henlow
House prices, sold prices and local information for SG16 6AJ.
Free, no sign-up. Other sites charge up to £25.
At a glance
17 property sales on Newtown, Henlow have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £435,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £302,889. That is 10% above the Henlow average of £394,092 over the same period. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 4 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 53% terraced, 29% semi-detached, 18% detached. Recorded sale prices on Newtown range from £235,000 to £1,155,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 17 streets in Henlow with at least two sales in the last year, Newtown ranks 6th for average price.
House prices on Newtown compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all SG16 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 20 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 9 | £302,889 | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 5 | £389,999 | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Detached | 3 | £638,333 | 31 Oct 2023 |
Sold prices on Newtown
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70, Newtown SG16 6AJ | 24 Aug 2026 | £390,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 34, Newtown SG16 6AJ | 7 Nov 2025 | £480,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, Newtown SG16 6AJ | 9 May 2025 | £250,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 64, Newtown SG16 6AJ | 28 Apr 2025 | £80,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 22, Newtown SG16 6AJ | 27 Mar 2025 | £270,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 64, Newtown SG16 6AJ | 11 Nov 2024 | £100,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 4, Newtown SG16 6AJ | 6 Sep 2024 | £330,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 36, Newtown SG16 6AJ | 17 May 2024 | £440,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Newtown SG16 6AJ | 31 Oct 2023 | £450,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Newtown SG16 6AJ | 31 Jul 2023 | £1,155,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 21, Newtown SG16 6AJ | 26 Nov 2021 | £285,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 34, Newtown SG16 6AJ | 21 Sep 2021 | £445,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 72, Newtown SG16 6AJ | 7 Jun 2021 | £252,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 70, Newtown SG16 6AJ | 14 Aug 2020 | £333,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 30, Newtown SG16 6AJ | 6 Dec 2019 | £380,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Newtown SG16 6AJ | 29 Nov 2019 | £310,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 21, Newtown SG16 6AJ | 6 Mar 2019 | £270,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 34, Newtown SG16 6AJ | 1 Jul 2016 | £285,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Newtown SG16 6AJ | 27 May 2016 | £314,995 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 72, Newtown SG16 6AJ | 20 May 2016 | £235,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 70, Newtown | £333,500 (Aug 2020) → £390,000 (Aug 2026) | +17% over 6 yrs |
| 34, Newtown | £285,000 (Jul 2016) → £445,000 (Sep 2021) → £480,000 (Nov 2025) | +68% over 9 yrs |
| 64, Newtown | £100,000 (Nov 2024) → £80,000 (Apr 2025) | -20% over under a year |
| 21, Newtown | £270,000 (Mar 2019) → £285,000 (Nov 2021) | +6% over 3 yrs |
| 72, Newtown | £235,000 (May 2016) → £252,500 (Jun 2021) | +7% over 5 yrs |
Buying on Newtown?
Crime and flood risk near Newtown
Crime
28 crimes were reported within about a mile of Newtown in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Newtown is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Ivel in Hertfordshire and Central Bedfordshire Flood alert area
- River Flit, River Hit and River Ivel at Shefford and Clifton Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Newtown
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henlow Church of England Academy 599 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 9–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Raynsford Church of England Academy 246 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Clifton All Saints Academy 229 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Derwent Primary School 419 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Samuel Whitbread Academy 1,657 pupils | Secondary | 13–18 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Langford Village Academy 295 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Etonbury Academy 1,158 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–19 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
| Gothic Mede Academy 249 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Report | 2.3 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Arlesey station 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
- Biggleswade station 3.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min walk
- Letchworth Garden City station 4.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Mill Close (opp, Newtown) 1 min walk
- Mill Close (adj, Newtown) 1 min walk
- Newtown (N-bound, Langford Road) 2 min walk
- Newtown (S-bound, High Street) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Shefford Health Centre
Robert Lucas Drive, Shefford · 1.5 mi - Lower Stondon Surgery
109 Station Road, Lower Stondon, Henlow · 2.4 mi - Larksfield And Arlesey Medical Practice
Larksfield & Arlesey Surgery, Arlesey Road, Hitchin · 2.7 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Clifton Shefford Express · 0.8 mi
- Morrisons Morrisons Shefford · 2.0 mi
- Tesco Express Esso Tesco Shefford Esso Express · 2.0 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Shefford - Old Bridge Way · 2.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Shefford Pharmacy · 1.5 mi
- Langford Pharmacy · 1.7 mi
Dentists
- Shefford Dental Clinic · 1.6 mi
- Shefford Dental Practice · 2.0 mi
- Dental Surgery · 3.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 86.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 6.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 7.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 909 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 19.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,254 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 79% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 88% | 92% |
Share of homes across Central Bedfordshire with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Newtown
Loading energy certificates…
Who lives around Newtown
Ethnic group
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.3% | 90.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.5% | 3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.8% |
Religion
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 46.7% | 47.9% |
| No religion | 45.2% | 42.8% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 1.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 89% |
| Born outside the UK | 5.2% | 11% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 33.5% | 33.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 20.9% | 18.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.6% | 14.7% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 15% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.2% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 5.9% |
| Other qualifications | 2.2% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.8% | 50.4% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 34.5% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 43.6% | 36.4% |
| 1 car or van in household | 31% | 38.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 19.7% | 13.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 5.7% | 11.3% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Central Bedfordshire.
Planning and heritage near Newtown
Checking conservation areas, listed buildings and other designations…
Noise, radon and ground hazards
Checking…
Planning applications near Newtown
Recent planning applications around Newtown from the council's planning register. Choose how far to look:
Checking recent planning applications…
Thinking of selling on Newtown?
What's my home worth?
Get an instant estimate from what you paid and how prices in Central Bedfordshire have moved since.
Council tax here
Central Bedfordshire Band D is £2,516 a year (Band A £1,677). See every band.
Estate agents near Newtown
- Stephens Estate Agents 0.7 mi
- Sheridan's 2.0 mi
- Satchells 2.0 mi
- Country Properties 2.1 mi
- Satchells 3.0 mi
Agent locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. More local agents
What's it like living on Newtown?
No reviews yet. Live here, or used to? Be the first to say what it's like.
Write a review of Newtown
Nearby streets in SG16
- Station Road£830k
- High Street£328k
- Tedder Avenue£337k
- Astral Close£223k
- Brassey Way£477k
- Woodpecker Mead£360k
- Loganberry Way£623k
- Tiger Moth Way£525k
- Hurricane Avenue£182k
- Derwent Road£313k
- Signal Close£357k
- Birch Grove£160k