SG9 9ES is a sought-after residential area on River Green, 0.3km from Newtown in Buntingford. Administratively it sits within Buntingford ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG9, SG9 9ES offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% 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: Prices average £432k.
Census 2021 statistics for SG9 9ES are sourced from Output Area E00119181 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIVER GREEN, SG9 9ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVER GREEN, SG9 9ES.
337
42
£ 52,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SG9 9ES is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £432k, 84% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG9 9ES. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 498,250
2 sales · Mean £ 498,250
Terraced
£ 463,000
1 sales · Mean £ 463,000
Detached
£ 390,000
1 sales · Mean £ 390,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG9 9ES 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.
school Local Schools
Layston Church of England First School
Edwinstree Church of England Middle School
Millfield First and Nursery School
Freman College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Buntingford Bowls Club0.3 km
- Buntingford And District Social Club0.1 km
- Jolly Sailors0.4 km
- Black Bull0.3 km
- The Brambles PH0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- SONA0.2 km
- The Buntingford Coffee Shop Ltd0.2 km
- The Falcon Restaurant Limited0.2 km
- Clavering Bowls Club0.4 km
- Buntingford Fryery0.2 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Lloyds Chemist0.3 km
- Fruit And Veg Stall0.3 km
- The Fisherman (Fish Van)0.3 km
- Days Of Ashwell Bakers0.2 km
- K & M Shah Chemists0.2 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Co-op Store0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Efis0.3 km
- King Pizza \& Kebabs0.2 km
- Take Away House0.2 km
- The Chippy0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ashwell & Morden11.1 km
- Royston11.7 km
- Watton-At-Stone12.4 km
Bus Stops
- The Crown Inn0.3 km
- The Crown Inn0.3 km
- Post Office0.3 km
- Bridgefoot0.3 km
- Bridgefoot0.3 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: SG99ES · Data under Open Government Licence