Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

BETONY GARDENS, SG5 4QY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BETONY GARDENS, SG5 4QY.

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Population

293

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 55,900 /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: SG5 4QY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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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, SG5 4QY combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£560k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £560k 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

SG5 4QY is a sought-after residential area on Betony Gardens, 0.2km from Brook End in Stotfold. Administratively it sits within Stotfold and Langford ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG5, SG5 4QY offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £560k. 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 SG5 4QY are sourced from Output Area E00177180 (shared with 9 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 SG5 4QY. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.0%
Asian / British Asian10.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 472,500

2 sales · Mean £ 472,500

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

SG5 4QY has low crime rates — 15 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 offences27
Anti-social behaviour15
Public order9
Drugs7
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Roecroft Lower School

Requires Improvement392 pupils0.1 km
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Pix Brook Academy

407 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold

Good281 pupils0.7 km
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Etonbury Academy

Good923 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Day 1 Local Express0.6 km
  • Days0.2 km
  • JS Retailers PVT Ltd0.7 km
  • Liams Traditional Butchers0.6 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Chequers0.7 km
  • The Stag0.2 km
  • Stotfold Conservative Club0.9 km
  • Stotfold Football Club0.9 km
  • The Fox & Duck0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Box of Cakes0.4 km
  • India Lodge0.3 km
  • Randalls Tea Room0.8 km
  • Wild Coffee0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Evin Kebab & Pizza House0.3 km
  • Peking House0.5 km
  • Charles & Co Ltd0.6 km
  • Curry Hut0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Arlesey2.9 km
  • Letchworth Garden City3.5 km
  • Baldock3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Betony Gardens0.0 km
  • Community Centre0.1 km
  • Speedwell Way0.3 km
  • Speedwell Way0.3 km
  • The Avenue0.3 km