Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

WESTERN WAY, SG19 1DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTERN WAY, SG19 1DU.

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Population

301

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG19 1DU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SG19 1DU spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. £260k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 20.6% year-on-year.

home £260,470 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG19 1DU is a safe, established residential area on Western Way, 0.4km from Girtford in Sandy. Administratively it sits within Sandy ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k, down 20.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SG19 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00088026 (shared with 6 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 1DU. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 140,000

11 sales · Mean £ 142,090

Terraced

£ 247,500

7 sales · Mean £ 256,800

Detached

£ 388,000

2 sales · Mean £ 388,000

Semi-Detached

£ 407,500

6 sales · Mean £ 385,333

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

SG19 1DU has low crime rates — 30 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 offences71
Anti-social behaviour22
Other crime9
Public order9
Vehicle crime9

school Local Schools

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Sandy Secondary School

Requires Improvement1127 pupils0.6 km
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Laburnum Primary School

Good234 pupils0.6 km
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Maple Tree Primary School

Good246 pupils0.7 km
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Robert Peel Primary School

Good378 pupils0.8 km
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St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School

Good215 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Bhavin Express0.3 km
  • Britannia Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Britannia Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Gunns Bakery0.9 km
  • McColls0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • China Express0.8 km
  • Rasoi0.9 km
  • Amici Coffee Drive Thru0.8 km
  • Ivory Lounge0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Il Pecoro Ltd0.9 km
  • Sandy Pizza & Kebab1.0 km
  • The Chippy0.9 km
  • The Golden Chef0.1 km
  • Dominos Pizza0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Kings Arms0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandy1.6 km
  • Biggleswade6.1 km
  • Bedford11.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Midland Road0.2 km
  • Carter Street0.2 km
  • Pentland Close0.2 km
  • Western Way0.2 km
  • All Saints Way0.2 km