Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

THE JAYS, SG19 2UY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE JAYS, SG19 2UY.

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Population

454

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 49,500 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SG19 2UY combines high owner-occupation (77%), strong property values (£292k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £292k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG19 2UY is a sought-after residential area on The Jays, 1.4km from Girtford in Sandy. Administratively it sits within Sandy ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, SG19 2UY is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £292k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SG19 2UY are sourced from Output Area E00088048 (shared with 13 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 2UY. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.3%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 245,000

7 sales · Mean £ 247,857

Detached

£ 389,950

1 sales · Mean £ 389,950

Semi-Detached

£ 302,000

4 sales · Mean £ 300,375

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

SG19 2UY has low crime rates — 10 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 offences9
Anti-social behaviour7
Drugs4
Public order2
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Maple Tree Primary School

Good246 pupils0.5 km
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Sandy Secondary School

Requires Improvement1127 pupils0.5 km
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Robert Peel Primary School

Good378 pupils1.1 km
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Laburnum Primary School

Good234 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Rustle Up Cafe0.2 km
  • Jungle Jims0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Thai Food 2U0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • The Golden Chef0.9 km
  • Taj Mahal0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Sandy Supermarket0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandy2.0 km
  • Biggleswade6.6 km
  • St Neots Station10.3 km

Bus Stops

  • The Jays0.0 km
  • Merlin Drive0.1 km
  • Merlin Drive0.1 km
  • The Rookery0.3 km
  • The Rookery0.3 km