Postcode Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

SG9 9HH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SG9 9HH.

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Population

542

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 52,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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4/10
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7/10
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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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4/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences65
Anti-social behaviour60
Shoplifting18
Criminal damage and arson12
Vehicle crime7

school Local Schools

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Layston Church of England First School

Outstanding148 pupils0.3 km
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Millfield First and Nursery School

Outstanding338 pupils0.5 km
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Edwinstree Church of England Middle School

Good477 pupils0.6 km
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Freman College

Good950 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

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

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