Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

BANKS DRIVE, SG19 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BANKS DRIVE, SG19 1AE.

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Population

480

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 49,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG19 1AE 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SG19 1AE — age 40, 84% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £394k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 12.7% year-on-year.

home £394,615 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG19 1AE is a safe, established residential area on Banks Drive, 0.4km 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 1AE offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 84% 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £394k, down 12.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SG19 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00088045 (shared with 15 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 1AE. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.7%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 305,000

11 sales · Mean £ 308,627

Detached

£ 425,000

11 sales · Mean £ 444,631

Semi-Detached

£ 330,000

3 sales · Mean £ 329,833

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

SG19 1AE has low crime rates — 34 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 offences98
Anti-social behaviour32
Public order25
Criminal damage and arson17
Drugs16

school Local Schools

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Laburnum Primary School

Good234 pupils0.1 km
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Robert Peel Primary School

Good378 pupils0.5 km
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St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School

Good215 pupils0.8 km
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Sandy Secondary School

Requires Improvement1127 pupils0.8 km
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Maple Tree Primary School

Good246 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Bhavin Express0.3 km
  • Britannia Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Britannia Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Creme Catering0.9 km
  • Gunns Bakery0.4 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • China Express0.4 km
  • Chunky's0.5 km
  • Mama's Coffee Shop0.5 km
  • Rasoi0.4 km
  • The Gandhi in Sandy0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Il Pecoro Ltd0.4 km
  • Sandy Pizza & Kebab0.5 km
  • The Chippy0.5 km
  • The Golden Chef0.5 km
  • The Town Fryer Ltd0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Four Horsemen0.5 km
  • The Kings Arms0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandy1.1 km
  • Biggleswade5.6 km
  • Bedford11.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Banks Drive0.1 km
  • Banks Drive0.1 km
  • Recreation Ground0.2 km
  • Recreation Ground0.2 km
  • Pentland Close0.3 km