Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

WATERS END, SG5 4QA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERS END, SG5 4QA.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 55,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG5 4QA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SG5 4QA combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£203k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 54.9% year-on-year.

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

SG5 4QA is a sought-after residential area on Waters End, 0.3km from Stotfold in Stotfold. Administratively it sits within Stotfold and Langford ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG5, SG5 4QA offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 94% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £203k, down 54.9% 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 SG5 4QA are sourced from Output Area E00088107 (shared with 8 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 SG5 4QA. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 383,000

7 sales · Mean £ 392,275

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

SG5 4QA has low crime rates — 18 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 offences20
Anti-social behaviour13
Public order12
Drugs6
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Pix Brook Academy

407 pupils0.2 km
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Roecroft Lower School

Requires Improvement392 pupils0.6 km
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Etonbury Academy

Good923 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold

Good281 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Day 1 Local Express0.4 km
  • Days0.3 km
  • JS Retailers PVT Ltd0.2 km
  • Liams Traditional Butchers0.5 km
  • One Stop0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Chequers1.0 km
  • The Stag0.3 km
  • Stotfold Conservative Club0.8 km
  • Stotfold Football Club0.4 km
  • The Fox & Duck0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Box of Cakes0.2 km
  • India Lodge0.6 km
  • Wild Coffee0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Evin Kebab & Pizza House0.6 km
  • Peking House0.8 km
  • Charles & Co Ltd0.4 km
  • Curry Hut0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Arlesey2.4 km
  • Letchworth Garden City3.9 km
  • Baldock4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Hallworth Drive0.1 km
  • Hallworth Drive0.1 km
  • Recreation Ground0.2 km
  • Larksfield Surgery0.2 km
  • Larksfield Surgery0.2 km