Postcode Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

SNELLS MEAD, SG9 9JH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SNELLS MEAD, SG9 9JH.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

45

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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: 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.

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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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.

Violence and sexual offences68
Anti-social behaviour67
Shoplifting18
Criminal damage and arson14
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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Millfield First and Nursery School

Outstanding338 pupils0.4 km
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Layston Church of England First School

Outstanding148 pupils0.5 km
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Edwinstree Church of England Middle School

Good477 pupils0.8 km
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Freman College

Good950 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Efis0.3 km
  • King Pizza \& Kebabs0.5 km
  • Take Away House0.4 km
  • The Chippy0.6 km
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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
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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