Area Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

SG9 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SG9 postcode area.

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Population

12,385

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 53,850 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
family_restroomFamily
10/10
favoriteHealth
1/10
workEmployment
8/10
diversity_3Diversity
1/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
directions_transitTransit
1/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SG9's low deprivation rank, 74% ownership, and £510k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £510k.

home £510,555 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG9 is a postcode district in East Hertfordshire, East of England, covering 501 active and 90 retired postcodes.

The majority of SG9 (60% of postcodes) consists of a rural commuter area popular with professional households. Overall, SG9 is a varied district — different streets can feel quite different in character.

Property: Average house prices in SG9 are around £510k. Safety: Crime runs above average across SG9 at 178 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SG9 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences813
Anti-social behaviour489
Criminal damage and arson162
Shoplifting152
Vehicle crime145

school Local Schools

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Sandon Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good75 pupils
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Anstey First School

Good51 pupils
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Millfield First and Nursery School

Outstanding338 pupils
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Layston Church of England First School

Outstanding148 pupils
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Furneux Pelham Church of England School

Good93 pupils
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Hormead Church of England (VA) First School

Good104 pupils
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Edwinstree Church of England Middle School

Good477 pupils
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Freman College

Good950 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Sandon Estate
  • Brick House Farm B&B
  • Chipping Hall
  • The Grove
  • The Milling Barn
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Brook Cottage Riding School
  • Buntingford Fryery
  • Leapfrogs Pre-School
  • March Hare Tearoom
  • Peppermill Bar And Kitchen
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Store
  • Sainsbury's
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Bridget B's @ Pearces Farm Shop
  • Buntingford Service Station
  • Days Of Ashwell Bakers
  • K & M Shah Chemists
  • L & M Bentley
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Black Bull
  • Buntingford And District Social Club
  • Buntingford Bowls Club
  • Buntingford Football Corporation Ltd
  • East Herts Golf Club
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Efis
  • King Pizza \& Kebabs
  • Subway
  • Take Away House
  • The Chippy