Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

CARTER STREET, SG19 1BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARTER STREET, SG19 1BT.

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Population

370

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SG19 1BT is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 13.8% year-on-year.

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

SG19 1BT is a safe, established residential area on Carter Street, 0.5km from Girtford in Sandy. Administratively it sits within Sandy ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £253k, down 13.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SG19 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00088025 (shared with 18 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 1BT. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.1%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 235,000

17 sales · Mean £ 239,673

Detached

£ 363,750

2 sales · Mean £ 363,750

Semi-Detached

£ 242,000

4 sales · Mean £ 241,750

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

SG19 1BT has low crime rates — 26 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 offences51
Anti-social behaviour19
Vehicle crime9
Drugs8
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Sandy Secondary School

Requires Improvement1127 pupils0.6 km
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Maple Tree Primary School

Good246 pupils0.6 km
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Laburnum Primary School

Good234 pupils0.8 km
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Robert Peel Primary School

Good378 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

4 nearby
  • Bhavin Express0.4 km
  • Gunns Bakery1.0 km
  • Sandy Supermarket0.2 km
  • WSS Off License1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • China Express0.9 km
  • Rasoi1.0 km
  • Amici Coffee Drive Thru0.9 km
  • Ivory Lounge0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • The Golden Chef0.2 km
  • Dominos Pizza1.0 km
  • Taj Mahal0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Kings Arms0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandy1.7 km
  • Biggleswade6.2 km
  • Bedford11.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Carter Street0.1 km
  • Midland Road0.2 km
  • Handley Court0.3 km
  • Waverley Avenue0.3 km
  • London Road Industrial Estate0.3 km