Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

SG19 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SG19 1BL.

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Population

403

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 49,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG19 1BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 47% of tenure in SG19 1BL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG19 1BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Girtford in Sandy. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Sandy ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

This is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SG19 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00088052 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG19 1BL. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SG19 1BL has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences71
Anti-social behaviour32
Public order10
Other crime9
Drugs8

school Local Schools

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Sandy Secondary School

Requires Improvement1127 pupils0.0 km
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Maple Tree Primary School

Good246 pupils0.4 km
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Robert Peel Primary School

Good378 pupils0.7 km
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Laburnum Primary School

Good234 pupils0.9 km
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St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School

Good215 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Bhavin Express0.6 km
  • Britannia Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Britannia Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Gunns Bakery0.9 km
  • McColls1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • China Express0.9 km
  • Rasoi1.0 km
  • Rustle Up Cafe0.6 km
  • Ivory Lounge0.8 km
  • Jungle Jims0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Thai Food 2U0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Il Pecoro Ltd0.9 km
  • The Chippy1.0 km
  • The Golden Chef0.5 km
  • Dominos Pizza1.0 km
  • Taj Mahal0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandy1.6 km
  • Biggleswade6.2 km
  • St Neots Station10.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Waverley Avenue0.3 km
  • Gateshead Close0.3 km
  • Handley Court0.3 km
  • Gateshead Close0.3 km
  • Robin Close0.4 km