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About

Sandy ward encompasses the town of Sandy itself, along with the nearby village of Beeston. The area is situated on the eastern side of the A1 road, with the River Ivel flowing through it. The town centre contains a mix of local shops, supermarkets, and services catering to daily needs. Housing includes a combination of older properties and newer residential developments, with significant green spaces like Sandy Heath on its outskirts.

The ward is known for the RSPB headquarters at The Lodge, a large nature reserve with extensive woodland and heathland trails. The Sandy Railway Station provides a direct rail link to London, supporting commuting. Local geography is defined by the Greensand Ridge, which influences the surrounding landscape and offers elevated views across the region.

Area overview

On average Sandy has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 15.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sandy is £61,875 per year. The median sale price in Sandy is £339,950 (around £359 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £280,000 and £395,000. There are 6 schools in Sandy: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
15.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Sandy

Median price: £339,950
Price per sq ft: £359
Sales (last 12 months): 154
Typical range (middle 50%): £280K – £395K

Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £339,950 (about £359 per square foot) in Sandy area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,000 up to £1,440,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached46£432,500£362
Semi-Detached54£339,998£361
Terraced46£277,500£346
Flats8£173,500£343

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sandy

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sandy.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£380,000£141,000£255,000£208,250
2017£385,000£148,000£271,000£224,000
2018£387,750£147,000£278,000£225,000
2019£378,000£140,250£272,500£225,000
2020£412,500£139,000£287,475£235,000
2021£432,500£135,600£290,000£245,000
2022£442,500£160,000£325,000£270,000
2023£422,500£161,500£335,000£270,000
2024£435,000£156,000£320,000£258,775
2025£445,000£157,000£330,000£277,500
2026£425,000£180,000£340,000£280,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sandy.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sandy.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£308£205£286£273
2017£290£296£296£294
2018£308£268£314£323
2019£304£244£315£271
2020£310£272£308£281
2021£321£225£333£311
2022£358£259£361£355
2023£360£262£341£365
2024£351£271£339£347
2025£356£242£359£370
2026£348£344£373£346
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sandy.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sandy 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Sandy ward.

Local councillors

Robert Pashby

Sandy - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Simon Andrew Ford

Sandy - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Sue Bell

Sandy - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Frequently asked questions about Sandy

What is the average house price in Sandy?

The median sale price in Sandy is £339,950 (about £359 per square foot) based on 154 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Sandy?

Sandy has 5 primary schools (3 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Sandy?

Sandy scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Sandy sits around rank 19,589 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?

The average household income in Sandy is around £61,875 per year, and 16% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Sandy?

Sandy is represented by 3 elected councillors: Robert Pashby (Independent), Simon Andrew Ford (Independent) and Sue Bell (Independent).

All postcodesin Sandy

SG191LN

Glebe Road

MK443NL

High Street

SG191BQ

Market Square

SG192UR

The Rookery

SG191UH

Robert Hunt Gardens

SG192BE

Kestrel Way

SG191FA

Doctors Close

SG192DH

Potton Road

SG191EH

Bedford Road

SG191LU

Leeds Smith Drive

SG192UH

Linnet Close

SG199DP

Park Road

SG192SA

Goldfinch Drive

SG199AL

Park Road

SG191NF

Mayfield Court

SG191BL

Engayne Avenue

SG191NR

The Baulk

MK443NH

Park Lane

SG191HS

All Hallows

SG199BW

Park Road

SG191LH

East Road

SG191PY

The Cloches

SG192UL

The Finches

SG199BA

Park Road

MK443NF

Brickhill Close

SG192SL

Owlswood

SG192UP

Partridge Piece

SG191EG

Swansholme Court

SG191AT

Spencer Road

SG191PQ

The Crescent

SG191AZ

Sunderland Road

SG191LL

Glebe Road

SG191AG

High Street

SG191QN

Arran Close

SG192TF

The Harriers

SG191RB

Gosforth Close

MK443NT

Grange Road

SG191JB

Park Road

SG191BU

St Neots Road

SG191QP

Abbey Grove

SG191LQ

St Neots Road

SG191TB

Waverley Avenue

SG191AL

High Street

SG191TS

Pickering Close

SG191JW

Market Square

SG191TN

Talisman Close

MK443LZ

Jubilee Close

SG191LG

St Neots Road

SG191RL

Wesley Road

SG191LA

Market Square

SG191EY

Cedar Gardens

MK443NX

Station Road

SG191EB

Kingsley Court

SG192UN

Merlin Drive

SG191BX

Pyms Way

SG191NX

New Road

SG191DN

London Road

SG191FB

Elizabethan Close

SG191HU

Market Square

SG191HH

Poplar Close

SG191JN

Monoux Place

SG191SD

Beamish Close

MK443PB

Park View

SG191EL

Bedford Road

SG192DA

Everton Road

SG192UW

Woodcock Close

SG191AA

Park Road

SG192AA

Stratford Road

SG191HW

Filland Court

SG192TW

Osprey Close

SG192UT

Dove Close

SG191DT

Manor Road

SG191FF

Sandy

SG191NQ

Coopers Close

SG191EP

Bedford Road

SG191TE

Havelock Close

SG191JP

Park Road

SG192NW

Potton Road

SG192AD

Sand Lane

SG191JR

High Street

SG191QL

Dapifer Drive

SG191BZ

Pyms Way

SG191AQ

High Street

SG191GA

Lime Avenue

SG192UX

Kingfisher Close

SG191FE

London Road

SG191RG

Winchester Road

SG199BG

Park Road

SG191HL

Swansholme Gardens

MK443NQ

The Hill

SG191QJ

Dapifer Drive

SG191BS

St Neots Road

SG191EJ

Kings Road

SG192SR

Cuckoo Close

SG191PG

The Green

SG191BT

Carter Street

SG191JL

Windsor Way

SG191AP

Brandreth Place

SG191XA

Rothbury Close

SG199AS

Park Road