Postcode Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

MONKS WALK, SG9 9DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONKS WALK, SG9 9DR.

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Population

472

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 52,600 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

SG9 9DR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £540k, 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

SG9 9DR is a sought-after residential area on Monks Walk, 0.5km 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 9DR offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 87% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £540k. 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 9DR are sourced from Output Area E00119188 (shared with 18 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 9DR. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed0.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 485,000

3 sales · Mean £ 513,333

Semi-Detached

£ 430,000

8 sales · Mean £ 452,687

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

SG9 9DR has low crime rates — 24 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 offences32
Anti-social behaviour24
Shoplifting18
Criminal damage and arson13
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Millfield First and Nursery School

Outstanding338 pupils0.2 km
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Edwinstree Church of England Middle School

Good477 pupils0.4 km
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Freman College

Good950 pupils0.7 km
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Layston Church of England First School

Outstanding148 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Buntingford Bowls Club0.8 km
  • Buntingford And District Social Club0.5 km
  • Jolly Sailors0.5 km
  • Black Bull0.4 km
  • The Brambles PH0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • SONA0.4 km
  • The Buntingford Coffee Shop Ltd0.5 km
  • The Falcon Restaurant Limited0.5 km
  • Clavering Bowls Club0.3 km
  • Buntingford Fryery0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Lloyds Chemist0.4 km
  • Fruit And Veg Stall0.4 km
  • The Fisherman (Fish Van)0.4 km
  • Days Of Ashwell Bakers0.5 km
  • K & M Shah Chemists0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Co-op Store0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Efis0.4 km
  • King Pizza \& Kebabs0.4 km
  • Take Away House0.5 km
  • The Chippy0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ashwell & Morden11.2 km
  • Watton-At-Stone11.7 km
  • Royston12.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Greenways0.3 km
  • Post Office0.3 km
  • Greenways0.3 km
  • The Crown Inn0.4 km
  • The Crown Inn0.5 km