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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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. 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
4/10
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
24.58(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.42(+51%)
Public order
6.38(+23%)
Vehicle crime
6.07(+33%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.76(-10%)
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

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £301,975 in Sandy South area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,095,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sandy South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£446,500
Flats9£165,000
Semi-Detached29£322,000
Terraced29£255,000

10 years median price trend in Sandy South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sandy South.

All postcodes in Sandy South

SG191HR

Girtford Crescent

SG191HU

Market Square

SG191NU

High Road

SG191NS

High Road

SG191AT

Spencer Road

SG191QJ

Dapifer Drive

SG191PQ

The Crescent

SG191QS

Wynnefield Walk

SG191QT

Sandon Close

SG191QY

Sunderland Road

SG191RU

Hillview

SG199BA

Park Road

SG191ET

Church Path

SG191HH

Poplar Close

SG191HY

Laburnum Road

SG191EQ

Braybrook

SG191PJ

Orchard Road

SG191RT

Whitestones

SG191DN

London Road

SG191GE

Ash Close

SG191HT

Market Square

SG191NE

Swan Lane

SG191SD

Beamish Close

SG192AF

Tempsford Road

SG193ZQ

Park Road

SG191DU

Western Way

SG191EL

Bedford Road

SG191PB

High Road

SG191PG

The Green

SG199BT

Park Road

SG191AX

Ivel Road

SG191NX

New Road

SG191TZ

Warkworth Close

SG191RA

Centurion Walk

SG191AZ

Sunderland Road

SG191EU

Spring Grove

SG191RB

Gosforth Close

SG191AR

Woolfield

SG191ER

The Avenue

SG191HE

South Road

SG191JQ

Northcroft

SG191NT

Harvey Court

SG199BW

Park Road

SG199DW

Sandy

SG191AP

Brandreth Place

SG192AE

Tempsford Road

SG191JR

High Street

SG191RW

Darlington Close

SG199AL

Park Road

SG191AG

High Street

SG191FF

Sandy

SG191JF

Cambridge Road

SG191NZ

High Road

SG191JJ

Northcroft

SG191NF

Mayfield Court

SG191SB

Stockton End

SG191JL

Windsor Way

SG192SR

Cuckoo Close

SG192DE

Everton Road

SG199AS

Park Road

SG191GF

Elder Close

SG191HJ

Swansholme Gardens

SG191PY

The Cloches

SG192AB

Stratford Road

SG192SA

Goldfinch Drive

SG191EP

Bedford Road

SG191HB

West Road

SG192DQ

Sand Lane Business Park

SG191NH

Mill Lane

SG192NW

Potton Road

SG191HP

Foster Grove

SG191DR

Western Way

SG191HG

Laburnum Road

SG191PF

The Green

SG191HN

Swansholme Gardens

SG191HQ

Laburnum Road

SG191JP

Park Road

SG191NQ

Coopers Close

SG191AQ

High Street

SG191NG

Birch Grove

SG191QB

Brickhill Close

SG199DQ

Sandy

SG191JG

Rutland Gardens

SG191BT

Carter Street

SG192DD

Everton Road

SG191FD

Greyhound View

SG191JB

Park Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.