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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 £356 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £280,000 and £392,500. 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: £356
Sales (last 12 months): 155
Typical range (middle 50%): £280K – £393K

Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £339,950 (about £356 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
Detached45£427,500£362
Semi-Detached58£339,975£358
Terraced44£280,000£336
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£275,000
2026£425,000£180,000£340,000£285,000
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£361£370
2026£349£344£360£324
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

MK443NB

Walnut Close

SG191JT

Edward Close

SG199DB

Park Road

MK443FA

Centenary Place

SG191ED

Sandford Rise

SG192DB

Sand Lane

SG199BY

Park Road

SG191EW

Bedford Road

SG191QT

Sandon Close

SG191FH

Sandy

SG191TA

Delamare Close

SG191BP

St Neots Road

SG191EA

Albion Court

SG192DL

Potton Road

SG192DQ

Sand Lane Business Park

MK443NW

High Street

MK443ND

Barford Road

SG192TR

Weavers Green

SG191AY

Willow Rise

SG191RU

Hillview

SG191PF

The Green

SG191DR

Western Way

SG191JH

Brickhill Road

SG191HD

Queens Road

SG191QR

Abbey Grove

SG191LS

Glebe Road

MK443FE

Buntings Close

MK443NZ

Station Road

SG191NL

Mill Lane

SG192SH

Plovers Field

SG191PB

High Road

SG191BA

Ivel Road

SG191RT

Whitestones

MK443NY

The Avenue

SG191DY

All Saints Way

SG191BE

Peels Place

SG199DU

Sandy

SG191JQ

Northcroft

SG191HR

Girtford Crescent

SG191RR

Jubilee Close

SG191NS

High Road

SG191JE

Cambridge Road

MK443NU

Tempsford Road

SG191DB

Belam Way

SG191HE

South Road

SG191PH

East Side

SG191JS

Powers Close

MK443NR

Pound Close

SG191DW

London Road

SG191DQ

Winchester Road

SG191AX

Ivel Road

SG191EQ

Braybrook

SG192SN

Swallow Crest

SG199EA

Sandy

SG191QB

Brickhill Close

SG192AG

Mill Lane

SG191EU

Spring Grove

MK443FD

Armistice Croft

SG191EX

London Road

MK443LY

The Barns

SG191NT

Harvey Court

SG191ER

The Avenue

SG192UZ

Fieldfare

SG191UP

Malaunay Place

SG192TA

Falcon Close

SG191HY

Laburnum Road

SG191TZ

Warkworth Close

SG191UA

Alnwick Close

SG191DD

Pyms Way

SG191LE

St Neots Road

SG191RJ

College Road

SG191SB

Stockton End

SG191LX

Alfred Cope Road

SG191BW

Engayne Avenue

SG191FD

Greyhound View

SG192AF

Tempsford Road

SG191TT

Lindisfarne Close

SG191EZ

Rectory Court

SG191LJ

Longfield Road

SG192AL

Tempsford Road

MK443PA

Station Road

SG191DL

Nursery Drive

SG192DD

Everton Road

SG191TL

Balmoral Close

MK443NG

The Hill

SG191BD

Cherrycroft

SG191DA

Cauldwell Court

SG191BB

Stonecroft

SG191DH

London Road

SG191BG

St Swithuns Way

SG192TS

Kestrel Way

SG191AJ

High Street

SG191TX

Carlisle Close

SG191QA

West View

SG191RS

Gateshead Close

MK443NS

Grange Road

SG191TG

Brindley Close

SG199DW

Sandy

MK443FP

Jay Lane

SG191NH

Mill Lane