Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

SANDON CLOSE, SG19 1QT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDON CLOSE, SG19 1QT.

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Population

341

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Avg Age

34

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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 1QT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SG19 1QT has a significant social housing presence — 45% 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. Property prices are trending down 14.2% year-on-year.

home £226,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG19 1QT is a safe, established residential area on Sandon Close, 0.9km from Girtford in Sandy. Administratively it sits within Sandy ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SG19 1QT is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £226k, down 14.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SG19 1QT are sourced from Output Area E00088042 (shared with 7 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 1QT. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.9%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 211,225

6 sales · Mean £ 200,575

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

SG19 1QT has low crime rates — 38 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 offences65
Anti-social behaviour26
Criminal damage and arson17
Public order16
Drugs14

school Local Schools

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Robert Peel Primary School

Good378 pupils0.1 km
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Laburnum Primary School

Good234 pupils0.6 km
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St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School

Good215 pupils0.7 km
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Sandy Secondary School

Requires Improvement1127 pupils0.7 km
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Maple Tree Primary School

Good246 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Bhavin Express0.6 km
  • Britannia Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Britannia Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Gunns Bakery0.3 km
  • J S Alsford Butchers Ltd0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Bell0.8 km
  • The Four Horsemen0.4 km
  • The Kings Arms0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • China Express0.3 km
  • Chunky's0.4 km
  • Express Coffee0.9 km
  • Mama's Coffee Shop0.4 km
  • Rasoi0.4 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 Ltd0.3 km
  • Sandy Pizza & Kebab0.4 km
  • The Chippy0.3 km
  • The Golden Chef0.7 km
  • The Town Fryer Ltd0.4 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandy0.9 km
  • Biggleswade5.5 km
  • St Neots Station11.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Dapifer Drive0.1 km
  • Dapifer Drive0.1 km
  • Berwick Way0.3 km
  • Market Square0.3 km
  • Berwick Way0.4 km