Is SG9 0BD a safe place to live?

Yes, SG9 0BD is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 16 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of SG9 0BD?

The population for the SG9 0BD area is approximately 121 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

IVY COTTAGE, SG9 0BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IVY COTTAGE, SG9 0BD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

121

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 52,600 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG9 0BD 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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6/10

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10/10

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7/10

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2/10

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9/10

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1/10

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8/10

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4/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SG9 0BD spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG9 0BD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ivy Cottage, 0.3km from Meesden Green in East Hertfordshire. Administratively it sits within Braughing ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SG9 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00119174 (shared with 9 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 SG9 0BD. 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 / British100.0%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

40%Active

FT: 26%

Unemployed: 0%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

SG9 0BD has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Newport (Essex)9.5 km
Audley End9.6 km
Royston11.5 km

Bus Stops

Rose Cottages0.2 km
Rose Cottages0.2 km
Elm Cottages0.3 km
Elm Cottages0.3 km