Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

SG19 1BW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

272

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 49,500 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG19 1BW 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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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

SG19 1BW has a significant social housing presence — 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Girtford in Sandy. Administratively it sits within Sandy ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SG19 1BW is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SG19 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00088033 (shared with 4 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 1BW. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.6%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

SG19 1BW has low crime rates — 31 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 offences86
Anti-social behaviour37
Public order12
Other crime9
Vehicle crime9

school Local Schools

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Sandy Secondary School

Requires Improvement1127 pupils0.2 km
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Maple Tree Primary School

Good246 pupils0.5 km
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Robert Peel Primary School

Good378 pupils0.6 km
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Laburnum Primary School

Good234 pupils0.8 km
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St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School

Good215 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Bhavin Express0.4 km
  • Britannia Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Britannia Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Gunns Bakery0.9 km
  • McColls0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • China Express0.8 km
  • Rasoi0.9 km
  • Rustle Up Cafe0.8 km
  • Ivory Lounge0.7 km
  • Jungle Jims0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.9 km
  • Thai Food 2U0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Il Pecoro Ltd0.9 km
  • Sandy Pizza & Kebab1.0 km
  • The Chippy0.9 km
  • The Golden Chef0.3 km
  • Dominos Pizza0.9 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Kings Arms0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandy1.5 km
  • Biggleswade6.2 km
  • St Neots Station11.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Waverley Avenue0.1 km
  • Handley Court0.2 km
  • Midland Road0.3 km
  • Carter Street0.3 km
  • Pentland Close0.4 km