SG19 1BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Girtford in Sandy. Administratively it sits within Sandy ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SG19 1BW is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SG19 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00088033 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SG19 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SG19 1BW.
272
42
£ 49,500 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG19 1BW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
SG19 1BW has a significant social housing presence — 60% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG19 1BW. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG19 1BW has low crime rates — 31 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
Maple Tree Primary School
Robert Peel Primary School
Laburnum Primary School
St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Bhavin Express0.4 km
- Britannia Pharmacy0.9 km
- Britannia Pharmacy0.9 km
- Gunns Bakery0.9 km
- McColls0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- China Express0.8 km
- Rasoi0.9 km
- Rustle Up Cafe0.8 km
- Ivory Lounge0.7 km
- Jungle Jims0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Group0.9 km
- Thai Food 2U0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Il Pecoro Ltd0.9 km
- Sandy Pizza & Kebab1.0 km
- The Chippy0.9 km
- The Golden Chef0.3 km
- Dominos Pizza0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Kings Arms0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sandy1.5 km
- Biggleswade6.2 km
- St Neots Station11.0 km
Bus Stops
- Waverley Avenue0.1 km
- Handley Court0.2 km
- Midland Road0.3 km
- Carter Street0.3 km
- Pentland Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SG191BW · Data under Open Government Licence