Postcode Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

GATEHOUSE MEWS, SG9 9AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GATEHOUSE MEWS, SG9 9AQ.

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Population

311

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 52,600 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG9 9AQ 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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5/10
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3/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SG9 9AQ combines high owner-occupation (66%), strong property values (£316k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 17.0% year-on-year.

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

SG9 9AQ is a sought-after residential area on Gatehouse Mews, 0.3km from Buntingford in Buntingford. Administratively it sits within Buntingford ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG9, SG9 9AQ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 66% 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £316k, down 17.0% year-on-year. 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 SG9 9AQ are sourced from Output Area E00119185 (shared with 20 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 SG9 9AQ. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 260,000

3 sales · Mean £ 328,333

Terraced

£ 317,500

6 sales · Mean £ 365,500

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

SG9 9AQ has low crime rates — 40 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 offences77
Anti-social behaviour56
Criminal damage and arson18
Shoplifting18
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Layston Church of England First School

Outstanding148 pupils0.4 km
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Edwinstree Church of England Middle School

Good477 pupils0.4 km
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Millfield First and Nursery School

Outstanding338 pupils0.4 km
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Freman College

Good950 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Buntingford Bowls Club0.4 km
  • Buntingford And District Social Club0.1 km
  • Jolly Sailors0.3 km
  • Black Bull0.1 km
  • The Brambles PH0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • SONA0.0 km
  • The Buntingford Coffee Shop Ltd0.2 km
  • The Falcon Restaurant Limited0.2 km
  • Clavering Bowls Club0.2 km
  • Buntingford Fryery0.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Lloyds Chemist0.1 km
  • Fruit And Veg Stall0.1 km
  • The Fisherman (Fish Van)0.1 km
  • Days Of Ashwell Bakers0.0 km
  • K & M Shah Chemists0.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Co-op Store0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Efis0.1 km
  • King Pizza \& Kebabs0.0 km
  • Take Away House0.0 km
  • The Chippy0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ashwell & Morden11.1 km
  • Royston11.8 km
  • Watton-At-Stone12.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.1 km
  • The Crown Inn0.2 km
  • The Crown Inn0.2 km
  • Co-Op0.3 km
  • Bridgefoot0.3 km