SG19 1DL is a safe, established residential area on Nursery Drive, 0.3km from Girtford in Sandy. Administratively it sits within Sandy ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SG19 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00088025 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NURSERY DRIVE, SG19 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NURSERY DRIVE, SG19 1DL.
370
38
£ 46,200 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SG19 1DL's 71% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG19 1DL. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG19 1DL has low crime rates — 27 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
Laburnum Primary School
Sandy Secondary School
Maple Tree Primary School
Robert Peel Primary School
St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Bhavin Express0.5 km
- Creme Catering0.9 km
- Sandy Supermarket0.5 km
- WSS Off License1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- China Express1.0 km
- Rasoi1.0 km
- Amici Coffee Drive Thru0.7 km
- Ivory Lounge0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- The Golden Chef0.4 km
- Dominos Pizza1.0 km
- Taj Mahal0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Kings Arms0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sandy1.7 km
- Biggleswade6.1 km
- Bedford11.0 km
Bus Stops
- Western Way0.2 km
- All Saints Way0.3 km
- Carter Street0.3 km
- Queen's Road0.4 km
- Midland Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SG191DL · Data under Open Government Licence