SG19 1DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Winchester Road, 0.6km from Girtford in Sandy. Administratively it sits within Sandy ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SG19 1DQ is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k, down 3.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SG19 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00088039 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WINCHESTER ROAD, SG19 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINCHESTER ROAD, SG19 1DQ.
355
34
£ 49,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG19 1DQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SG19 1DQ has a significant social housing presence — 53% 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. Property prices are trending down 3.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG19 1DQ. The average age is 34.2. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 236,000
7 sales · Mean £ 240,642
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG19 1DQ has low crime rates — 29 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.
school Local Schools
Sandy Secondary School
Robert Peel Primary School
Laburnum Primary School
Maple Tree Primary School
St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Bhavin Express0.3 km
- Britannia Pharmacy0.7 km
- Britannia Pharmacy0.7 km
- Gunns Bakery0.7 km
- J S Alsford Butchers Ltd0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- China Express0.6 km
- Chunky's0.8 km
- Mama's Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Rasoi0.7 km
- Rustle Up Cafe1.0 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Group0.7 km
- Thai Food 2U1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Il Pecoro Ltd0.7 km
- Sandy Pizza & Kebab0.8 km
- The Chippy0.7 km
- The Golden Chef0.2 km
- The Town Fryer Ltd0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Four Horsemen0.8 km
- The Kings Arms0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sandy1.4 km
- Biggleswade6.0 km
- St Neots Station11.2 km
Bus Stops
- Waverley Avenue0.2 km
- Midland Road0.2 km
- Glebe Close0.2 km
- Pentland Close0.2 km
- Pentland Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SG191DQ · Data under Open Government Licence