SG9 9GX is a sought-after residential area on Dray Gardens, 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 9GX offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 62% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £418k, up 21.0% 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 9GX are sourced from Output Area E00190293 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DRAY GARDENS, SG9 9GX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRAY GARDENS, SG9 9GX.
295
33
£ 52,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SG9 9GX's low deprivation rank, 62% ownership, and £418k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 21.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG9 9GX. The average age is 33.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 450,000
26 sales · Mean £ 469,230
Semi-Detached
£ 370,000
17 sales · Mean £ 376,058
Flat
£ 229,500
1 sales · Mean £ 229,500
Terraced
£ 295,000
1 sales · Mean £ 295,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG9 9GX has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Layston Church of England First School
Millfield First and Nursery School
Edwinstree Church of England Middle School
Freman College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Buntingford Bowls Club0.8 km
- Buntingford And District Social Club0.6 km
- Jolly Sailors0.3 km
- Black Bull0.5 km
- Buntingford Football Corporation Ltd0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- SONA0.6 km
- The Buntingford Coffee Shop Ltd0.7 km
- The Falcon Restaurant Limited0.7 km
- Clavering Bowls Club0.7 km
- Buntingford Fryery0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Subway0.9 km
- Efis0.5 km
- King Pizza \& Kebabs0.6 km
- Take Away House0.6 km
- The Chippy0.7 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Lloyds Chemist0.5 km
- Fruit And Veg Stall0.5 km
- The Fisherman (Fish Van)0.5 km
- Buntingford Service Station0.9 km
- Days Of Ashwell Bakers0.6 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Co-op Store0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ashwell & Morden11.6 km
- Royston12.2 km
- Watton-At-Stone12.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bridgefoot0.2 km
- Bridgefoot0.3 km
- Fire Station0.3 km
- Aspenden Road0.3 km
- Fire Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SG99GX · Data under Open Government Licence