SG19 1DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Belam Way, 0.7km from Girtford in Sandy. Administratively it sits within Sandy ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SG19 1DB is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k, up 2.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SG19 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00088040 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BELAM WAY, SG19 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELAM WAY, SG19 1DB.
217
50
£ 49,500 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG19 1DB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SG19 1DB has a significant social housing presence — 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 2.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG19 1DB. The average age is 50.1. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 275,000
9 sales · Mean £ 270,877
Semi-Detached
£ 244,000
2 sales · Mean £ 244,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG19 1DB has low crime rates — 33 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
5 nearby- Bhavin Express0.4 km
- Gunns Bakery1.0 km
- McColls1.0 km
- Sandy Supermarket0.1 km
- WSS Off License1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- China Express0.9 km
- Rasoi1.0 km
- Rustle Up Cafe0.9 km
- Ivory Lounge0.8 km
- Jungle Jims0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Thai Food 2U1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Il Pecoro Ltd1.0 km
- The Golden Chef0.2 km
- Dominos Pizza1.0 km
- Taj Mahal0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Kings Arms0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sandy1.7 km
- Biggleswade6.3 km
- St Neots Station11.0 km
Bus Stops
- Handley Court0.1 km
- Carter Street0.1 km
- Waverley Avenue0.2 km
- Midland Road0.2 km
- Pentland Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SG191DB · Data under Open Government Licence