Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

COTTAGE ROAD, SG19 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTTAGE ROAD, SG19 1BY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

309

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 49,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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

A sought-after, premium postcode. SG19 1BY's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £327k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £327k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 70.4% year-on-year.

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

SG19 1BY is a sought-after residential area on Cottage Road, 0.8km from Girtford in Sandy. Administratively it sits within Sandy ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, SG19 1BY is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £327k, up 70.4% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SG19 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00088051 (shared with 10 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 1BY. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 443,000

1 sales · Mean £ 443,000

Semi-Detached

£ 269,975

2 sales · Mean £ 269,975

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

SG19 1BY 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 offences53
Anti-social behaviour29
Drugs10
Criminal damage and arson8
Other crime7

school Local Schools

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Maple Tree Primary School

Good246 pupils0.3 km
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Sandy Secondary School

Requires Improvement1127 pupils0.4 km
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Robert Peel Primary School

Good378 pupils0.9 km
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Laburnum Primary School

Good234 pupils1.0 km
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St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School

Good215 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Bhavin Express0.6 km
  • Sandy Supermarket0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Rustle Up Cafe0.9 km
  • Ivory Lounge1.0 km
  • Jungle Jims1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Thai Food 2U1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • The Golden Chef0.4 km
  • Taj Mahal0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Kings Arms0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandy1.8 km
  • Biggleswade6.4 km
  • St Neots Station10.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Handley Court0.1 km
  • Fallowfield Roundabout0.2 km
  • Carter Street0.2 km
  • London Road Industrial Estate0.2 km
  • Sunderland Road0.2 km