Postcode Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

THE CRESCENT, SG9 9QY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CRESCENT, SG9 9QY.

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Population

158

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SG9 9QY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SG9 9QY has a significant social housing presence — 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 40.3% year-on-year.

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

SG9 9QY is a safe, established residential area on The Crescent, 0.4km from Brook End in Cottered. Administratively it sits within Mundens and Cottered ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SG9 9QY 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £402k, up 40.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SG9 9QY are sourced from Output Area E00119336 (shared with 4 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 9QY. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 397,500

6 sales · Mean £ 400,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SG9 9QY has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Bull Inn0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Baldock9.3 km
  • Ashwell & Morden9.5 km
  • Watton-At-Stone10.5 km

Bus Stops

  • The Bull PH0.2 km
  • The Bull PH0.3 km