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About

Sandy South sits on the eastern edge of Central Bedfordshire, characterised by a mix of residential development and open countryside. The area is bordered by the River Ivel to the west and includes stretches of the Greensand Ridge, providing a distinct, undulating landscape.

A notable local feature is the RSPB headquarters at The Lodge, set within extensive heathland and woodland gardens. This presence anchors a network of footpaths through the surrounding nature reserve, connecting to the wider countryside and the town of Sandy to the north.

Area overview

On average Sandy South has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 15.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sandy South is £57,746 per year. The median sale price in Sandy South is £315,000 (around £361 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £255,000 and £373,000. There are 3 schools in Sandy South: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sandy South is home to around 6,428 people, with a population density of about 388.5 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sandy South Population
6,428
Population density
388.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.54(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.4(+33%)
Public order
7.16(+40%)
Drugs
6.85(+137%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.76(-9%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,709
88.83%
Other White
217
3.38%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
70
1.09%
Irish
64
1%
Indian
63
0.98%
Total population: 6,427

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,419
26.9%
Level 3 (A level)
995
18.86%
No qualifications
945
17.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
821
15.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
629
11.92%
Total 16+ residents: 5,276

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
930
34.42%
Owns with a mortgage
900
33.31%
Other social rented
390
14.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
351
12.99%
Social rents from council
60
2.22%
Total households: 2,702

Property prices in Sandy South

Median price: £315,000
Price per sq ft: £361
Sales (last 12 months): 57
Typical range (middle 50%): £255K – £373K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £361 per square foot) in Sandy South area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £640,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sandy South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£430,000£375
Semi-Detached24£325,000£355
Terraced17£265,000£367
Flats4£187,750£339

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sandy South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sandy South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£345,000£140,000£257,500£212,000
2017£361,250£155,975£279,000£227,000
2018£457,500£155,000£282,500£215,000
2019£355,000£148,000£275,000£220,000
2020£396,000£139,000£285,000£228,000
2021£468,750£155,000£307,500£241,250
2022£475,000£192,475£325,000£269,000
2023£460,000£161,500£331,238£251,500
2024£400,000£160,500£322,500£254,000
2025£440,750£157,000£322,000£265,500
2026£425,000£195,500£340,000£255,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sandy South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sandy South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£314£200£284£271
2017£261£263£300£279
2018£286£274£297£282
2019£278£240£299£283
2020£284£272£314£281
2021£322£225£315£292
2022£318£252£347£347
2023£356£250£341£378
2024£320£247£339£350
2025£373£242£351£355
2026£363£343£347£365
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sandy South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sandy South in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Central Bedfordshire district.

Band A£1,677
Band B£1,957
Band C£2,237
Band D£2,516
Band E£3,075
Band F£3,634
Band G£4,194
Band H£5,032

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Sandy South

Is Sandy South safe?

Sandy South records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Sandy South?

The median sale price in Sandy South is £315,000 (about £361 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Sandy South?

Sandy South has 3 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Sandy South?

Sandy South scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Sandy South sits around rank 18,363 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Sandy South?

The average household income in Sandy South is around £57,746 per year, and 15% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Sandy South

SG191BA

Ivel Road

SG191HD

Queens Road

SG191BT

Carter Street

SG191RB

Gosforth Close

SG191DH

London Road

SG192NW

Potton Road

SG191JN

Monoux Place

SG191HW

Filland Court

SG191GA

Lime Avenue

SG191UH

Robert Hunt Gardens

SG199BW

Park Road

SG192SN

Swallow Crest

SG191RA

Centurion Walk

SG191HF

West Field Gardens

SG192DB

Sand Lane

SG191AU

Ivel View

SG191QJ

Dapifer Drive

SG191AQ

High Street

SG191LB

St Neots Road

SG192DH

Potton Road

SG191GD

Meadow Close

SG191AD

Greens Close

SG191HL

Swansholme Gardens

SG191JT

Edward Close

SG191HU

Market Square

SG199EA

Sandy

SG191AY

Willow Rise

SG199AS

Park Road

SG191DX

All Saints Way

SG199AL

Park Road

SG192AA

Stratford Road

SG191JA

Market Square

SG191AR

Woolfield

SG191QB

Brickhill Close

SG191PE

The Green

SG191HJ

Swansholme Gardens

SG191NF

Mayfield Court

SG199BA

Park Road

SG191BE

Peels Place

SG191HA

London Road

SG191HT

Market Square

SG191AA

Park Road

SG199BY

Park Road

SG191JF

Cambridge Road

SG192AH

Tempsford Road

SG191JW

Market Square

SG191GE

Ash Close

SG191DY

All Saints Way

SG191RZ

Blaydon Road

SG191NR

The Baulk

SG191AT

Spencer Road

SG191NL

Mill Lane

SG191AW

Station Road

SG191DS

Elmtree Road

SG191EJ

Kings Road

SG191FF

Sandy

SG191JB

Park Road

SG191EA

Albion Court

SG199DP

Park Road

SG199DB

Park Road

SG191GF

Elder Close

SG191DT

Manor Road

SG191JQ

Northcroft

SG191EZ

Rectory Court

SG192AD

Sand Lane

SG191EU

Spring Grove

SG192DL

Potton Road

SG191AX

Ivel Road

SG191JJ

Northcroft

SG192SA

Goldfinch Drive

SG191QP

Abbey Grove

SG191EX

London Road

SG191JG

Rutland Gardens

SG191RW

Darlington Close

SG191HH

Poplar Close

SG191PY

The Cloches

SG191EH

Bedford Road

SG191TZ

Warkworth Close

SG193ZQ

Park Road

SG191RU

Hillview

SG191BQ

Market Square

SG191NJ

Rivermead Gardens

SG191NG

Birch Grove

SG191UB

Skipton Close

SG191EW

Bedford Road

SG192AG

Mill Lane

SG191ER

The Avenue

SG192EB

Potton Road

SG191HS

All Hallows

SG192DQ

Sand Lane Business Park

SG191PD

The Green

SG191QT

Sandon Close

SG191FH

Sandy

SG191NQ

Coopers Close

SG191HR

Girtford Crescent

SG191AL

High Street

SG191DR

Western Way

SG191AZ

Sunderland Road

SG191SB

Stockton End

SG192YU

Park Road