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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

All postcodesin Sandy

SG191PJ

Orchard Road

MK443NP

Manor Court

SG191DE

Cottage Road

SG192WA

Hawk Drive

MK443FB

Pankhurst Meadow

SG191GF

Elder Close

SG191TP

Pentland Close

SG191HJ

Swansholme Gardens

SG191TH

Medusa Way

SG191HN

Swansholme Gardens

SG191TF

Stirling Close

SG193ZQ

Park Road

SG191RZ

Blaydon Road

SG191DP

Winchester Road

SG191LP

Churchill Way

MK443NA

Barford Road

SG191QU

Friars Walk

SG191DX

All Saints Way

SG191RW

Darlington Close

SG191HX

Pleasant Place

SG191ES

Bedford Road

SG192AE

Tempsford Road

SG192TE

Kestrel Way

SG191NG

Birch Grove

SG192TB

Robin Close

SG191EE

Midland Road

SG191AU

Ivel View

SG191NZ

High Road

SG191RH

College Road

SG191HG

Laburnum Road

SG191TU

Middleham Close

SG191JF

Cambridge Road

SG192TU

Larks Rise

SG191DG

Winchester Road

SG191AF

Roman View

SG191NN

Heron Close

SG191RP

Maple Road

SG191JA

Market Square

SG191TD

Waverley Avenue

SG191BY

Cottage Road

SG191NU

High Road

SG192UU

Swift Close

SG191TQ

Waverley Avenue

SG192UB

Georgetown Road

SG192UY

The Jays

SG191AR

Woolfield

SG192ZT

Park Road

SG191GB

Lime Avenue

MK443PL

Wellsfield

SG191HP

Foster Grove

MK443NE

Barford Road

SG191AE

Banks Drive

SG191AB

Ongley Court

SG191XZ

Park Road

SG191QD

Oak Close

SG191QX

Newton Way

SG191HT

Market Square

SG199DF

Park Road

SG192TD

Avocet Close

SG191JJ

Northcroft

SG191NE

Swan Lane

SG199DQ

Sandy

SG191QS

Wynnefield Walk

SG191UB

Skipton Close

SG191AD

Greens Close

SG191ET

Church Path

SG192EB

Potton Road

SG191HQ

Laburnum Road

SG192TH

Pipit Grove

SG191BJ

Bunyan Road

SG191NP

Park Court

SG191UX

Bickerdikes Gardens

SG191AW

Station Road

SG191DZ

London Road

SG191HA

London Road

SG191DS

Elmtree Road

SG191TY

Carlisle Close

SG191PE

The Green

SG191GD

Meadow Close

SG192AQ

Tempsford Road

SG191RN

Prince Georges Drive

MK443NJ

Park Lane

SG192TJ

Wren Close

MK443PN

Old Station Court

SG192RZ

Crow Hill

SG191RA

Centurion Walk

SG192UJ

Brambling Close

SG191FG

Bidlake Croft

SG191PA

High Road

SG191RQ

Winchester Road

SG191LR

Mills Walk

SG192DE

Everton Road

SG191JZ

Sunderland Road

SG192TT

The Buntings

SG199BT

Park Road

SG192YU

Park Road

SG192TQ

Starling Close

SG191TR

Berwick Way

SG192SQ

Woodpecker Way

SG191PD

The Green