Postcode Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

WOODS WAY, SG9 9FN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODS WAY, SG9 9FN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

540

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 52,600 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG9 9FN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SG9 9FN's low deprivation rank, 81% ownership, and £529k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 9FN is a sought-after residential area on Woods Way, 0.8km from Buntingford in Buntingford. Administratively it sits within Buntingford ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, SG9 9FN is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 81% 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £529k.

Census 2021 statistics for SG9 9FN are sourced from Output Area E00119182 (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 9FN. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 408,000

5 sales · Mean £ 411,000

Detached

£ 627,500

1 sales · Mean £ 627,500

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

SG9 9FN has low crime rates — 36 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 offences42
Anti-social behaviour21
Criminal damage and arson14
Shoplifting6
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Freman College

Good950 pupils0.2 km
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Edwinstree Church of England Middle School

Good477 pupils0.3 km
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Layston Church of England First School

Outstanding148 pupils0.6 km
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Millfield First and Nursery School

Outstanding338 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Buntingford Bowls Club0.3 km
  • Buntingford And District Social Club0.5 km
  • Jolly Sailors0.8 km
  • Black Bull0.6 km
  • The Brambles PH0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • SONA0.5 km
  • The Buntingford Coffee Shop Ltd0.4 km
  • The Falcon Restaurant Limited0.4 km
  • Clavering Bowls Club0.5 km
  • Buntingford Fryery0.5 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 Bakers0.5 km
  • K & M Shah Chemists0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Co-op Store0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ashwell & Morden10.6 km
  • Royston11.3 km
  • Baldock12.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Freman College0.2 km
  • Edwinstree C of E Middle School0.3 km