Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

WESTERN WAY, SG19 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTERN WAY, SG19 1DR.

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Population

301

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /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 1DR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SG19 1DR spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 6.0% year-on-year.

home £330,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG19 1DR is a safe, established residential area on Western Way, 0.2km from Girtford in Sandy. Administratively it sits within Sandy ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG19, SG19 1DR offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 75% 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 £330k, down 6.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SG19 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00088026 (shared with 6 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 1DR. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 315,000

1 sales · Mean £ 315,000

Semi-Detached

£ 335,000

3 sales · Mean £ 325,000

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

SG19 1DR 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 offences60
Anti-social behaviour12
Vehicle crime9
Other crime7
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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Laburnum Primary School

Good234 pupils0.5 km
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Sandy Secondary School

Requires Improvement1127 pupils0.7 km
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Robert Peel Primary School

Good378 pupils0.7 km
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Maple Tree Primary School

Good246 pupils0.9 km
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St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School

Good215 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Bhavin Express0.3 km
  • Britannia Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Britannia Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Creme Catering0.9 km
  • Gunns Bakery0.8 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • China Express0.7 km
  • Chunky's0.9 km
  • Mama's Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • Rasoi0.8 km
  • The Gandhi in Sandy0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Il Pecoro Ltd0.8 km
  • Sandy Pizza & Kebab0.9 km
  • The Chippy0.9 km
  • The Golden Chef0.2 km
  • The Town Fryer Ltd0.9 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Four Horsemen0.9 km
  • The Kings Arms0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandy1.5 km
  • Biggleswade6.0 km
  • Bedford11.2 km

Bus Stops

  • All Saints Way0.1 km
  • Western Way0.1 km
  • Pentland Close0.2 km
  • Queen's Road0.2 km
  • Pentland Close0.2 km