Postcode Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

THE WILLOWS, SG9 9EN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE WILLOWS, SG9 9EN.

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Population

489

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 52,600 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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7/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SG9 9EN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £560k, 68% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £560k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 6.3% year-on-year.

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

SG9 9EN is a sought-after residential area on The Willows, 0.8km from Buntingford in Buntingford. Administratively it sits within Buntingford ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, SG9 9EN is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 68% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £560k, down 6.3% 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 9EN are sourced from Output Area E00119183 (shared with 11 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 9EN. The average age is 39.3. 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 Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 570,000

4 sales · Mean £ 546,875

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

SG9 9EN has low crime rates — 23 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 behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson10
Burglary3
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Edwinstree Church of England Middle School

Good477 pupils0.3 km
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Freman College

Good950 pupils0.4 km
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Millfield First and Nursery School

Outstanding338 pupils0.6 km
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Layston Church of England First School

Outstanding148 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Buntingford Bowls Club0.8 km
  • Buntingford And District Social Club0.7 km
  • Jolly Sailors0.8 km
  • Black Bull0.7 km
  • The Brambles PH0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • SONA0.6 km
  • The Buntingford Coffee Shop Ltd0.5 km
  • The Falcon Restaurant Limited0.5 km
  • Clavering Bowls Club0.4 km
  • Buntingford Fryery0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Lloyds Chemist0.6 km
  • Fruit And Veg Stall0.7 km
  • The Fisherman (Fish Van)0.7 km
  • Days Of Ashwell Bakers0.6 km
  • K & M Shah Chemists0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Co-op Store0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Efis0.7 km
  • King Pizza \& Kebabs0.6 km
  • Take Away House0.6 km
  • The Chippy0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ashwell & Morden10.8 km
  • Royston11.8 km
  • Watton-At-Stone11.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Greenways0.1 km
  • Greenways0.2 km
  • Edwinstree C of E Middle School0.4 km
  • Freman College0.4 km