SG9 9JH is a sought-after residential area on Snells Mead, 0.2km from Buntingford in Buntingford. Administratively it sits within Buntingford ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG9, SG9 9JH offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 97% 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £470k. 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 9JH are sourced from Output Area E00190286 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SNELLS MEAD, SG9 9JH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SNELLS MEAD, SG9 9JH.
271
45
£ 52,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG9 9JH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SG9 9JH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £470k, 97% 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 9JH. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 403,000
13 sales · Mean £ 417,038
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG9 9JH has low crime rates — 38 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
Millfield First and Nursery School
Layston Church of England First School
Edwinstree Church of England Middle School
Freman College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Buntingford Bowls Club0.7 km
- Buntingford And District Social Club0.5 km
- Jolly Sailors0.1 km
- Black Bull0.3 km
- Buntingford Football Corporation Ltd1.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- SONA0.5 km
- The Buntingford Coffee Shop Ltd0.6 km
- The Falcon Restaurant Limited0.6 km
- Clavering Bowls Club0.5 km
- Buntingford Fryery0.5 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Subway0.9 km
- Efis0.3 km
- King Pizza \& Kebabs0.5 km
- Take Away House0.4 km
- The Chippy0.6 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Lloyds Chemist0.3 km
- Fruit And Veg Stall0.3 km
- The Fisherman (Fish Van)0.3 km
- Buntingford Service Station0.9 km
- Days Of Ashwell Bakers0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Co-op Store0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ashwell & Morden11.6 km
- Watton-At-Stone12.0 km
- Royston12.2 km
Bus Stops
- Fire Station0.1 km
- Fire Station0.1 km
- Bridgefoot0.2 km
- Aspenden Road0.2 km
- Bridgefoot0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SG99JH · Data under Open Government Licence