SG19 1AY is a safe, established residential area on Willow Rise, 1.1km from Beeston in Sandy. Administratively it sits within Sandy ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £272k.
Census 2021 statistics for SG19 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00088020 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLOW RISE, SG19 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW RISE, SG19 1AY.
359
42
£ 46,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SG19 1AY — age 42, 84% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG19 1AY. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 310,000
1 sales · Mean £ 310,000
Terraced
£ 233,500
2 sales · Mean £ 233,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG19 1AY has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are drugs and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School
Robert Peel Primary School
Laburnum Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Britannia Pharmacy0.7 km
- Britannia Pharmacy0.7 km
- Gunns Bakery0.7 km
- J S Alsford Butchers Ltd0.6 km
- McColls0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Bell0.1 km
- The Four Horsemen0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- China Express0.7 km
- Chunky's0.6 km
- Express Coffee0.1 km
- Mama's Coffee Shop0.5 km
- Rasoi0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Group0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Il Pecoro Ltd0.7 km
- Sandy Pizza & Kebab0.6 km
- The Chippy0.7 km
- The Town Fryer Ltd0.6 km
- Dominos Pizza0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sandy0.2 km
- Biggleswade4.6 km
- Arlesey11.0 km
Bus Stops
- Sandy Rail Station0.1 km
- Sandy Rail Station0.1 km
- Sandy Railway Station0.2 km
- Sandy Rail Station0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SG191AY · Data under Open Government Licence