SG9 9HH is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Newtown in Buntingford. Administratively it sits within Buntingford ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SG9 9HH is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 9HH are sourced from Output Area E00119186 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SG9 9HH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SG9 9HH.
542
37
£ 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
With 40% social renting, SG9 9HH is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG9 9HH. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG9 9HH has low crime rates — 33 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
Millfield First and Nursery School
Edwinstree Church of England Middle School
Freman College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Buntingford Bowls Club0.5 km
- Buntingford And District Social Club0.3 km
- Jolly Sailors0.2 km
- Black Bull0.2 km
- The Brambles PH0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- SONA0.3 km
- The Buntingford Coffee Shop Ltd0.4 km
- The Falcon Restaurant Limited0.4 km
- Clavering Bowls Club0.5 km
- Buntingford Fryery0.3 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Lloyds Chemist0.2 km
- Fruit And Veg Stall0.2 km
- The Fisherman (Fish Van)0.2 km
- Days Of Ashwell Bakers0.3 km
- K & M Shah Chemists0.3 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Co-op Store0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Efis0.2 km
- King Pizza \& Kebabs0.3 km
- Take Away House0.3 km
- The Chippy0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ashwell & Morden11.4 km
- Royston11.9 km
- Watton-At-Stone12.3 km
Bus Stops
- Bridgefoot0.1 km
- Bridgefoot0.1 km
- Co-Op0.2 km
- The Crown Inn0.2 km
- The Crown Inn0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SG99HH · Data under Open Government Licence