Sandy Ward is located in the northeastern part of Central Bedfordshire, covering the town of Sandy and its surrounding areas. The ward is bordered by the River Ivel and includes parts of the Greensand Ridge, a low-lying escarpment. Sandy is known for its mix of residential, commercial, and green spaces, with the RSPB headquarters at The Lodge Nature Reserve being a notable feature. The area has good transport links, including the A1 road and Sandy railway station, providing connections to London and Cambridge.
The ward has a mix of housing, from historic cottages to modern developments, and includes local amenities such as schools, shops, and leisure facilities. Sandy’s economy includes retail, light industry, and tourism, with attractions like the Sandy Heath transmitting station. The ward also has several parks and open spaces, offering walking and cycling routes. Sandy’s community is served by local councils and active volunteer groups, contributing to its sense of place.
On average Sandy has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Sandy is £47,635 per year. There are 6 schools in Sandy: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
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Sandy South
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The Finches
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Partridge Piece
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Park Road
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Georgetown Road
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Western Way
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Kingsley Court
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Park Road
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Bedford Road
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Ash Close
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Cambridge Road
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Rivermead Gardens
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High Road
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Grange Gardens
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Beamish Close
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Oddie Coopers Lane
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Avocet Close
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Kestrel Way
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Park Road
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Pankhurst Meadow
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Brickhill Close
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Ivel Road
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East Road
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Bedford Road
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Glebe Close
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Centurion Walk
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Centurion Walk
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Carlisle Close
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Warkworth Close
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The Buntings
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Sandy South
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Northcroft
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Sandy South
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Brandreth Place
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Sunderland Road
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The Avenue
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Spring Grove
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South Road
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Blaydon Road
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Delamare Close
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Balmoral Close
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Carlisle Close
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Park Road
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Centenary Place
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High Street
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Brandreth Place
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Cambridge Road
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St Neots Road
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High Road
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Abbey Grove
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Winchester Road
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Georgetown Road
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Crow Hill
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Kestrel Way
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Swift Close
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Kingfisher Close
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Grange Road
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Potton Road
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Rowan Court
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Engayne Avenue
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Bidlake Croft
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High Street
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Leeds Smith Drive
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Mayfield Court
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Berwick Way
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Park Road
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Pound Close
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Sandy South
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Sandy South
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Dapifer Drive
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Maple Road
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Stirling Close
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Park Lane
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Old Station Court
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Elder Close
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Swansholme Gardens
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The Cloches
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New Road
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Crow Hill
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Park Road
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Barford Road
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Barford Road
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Brickhill Road
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Midland Road
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Bedford Road
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West Road
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Arran Close
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Shannon Close
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Potton Road
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Starling Close
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Larks Rise
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Park Lane
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High Street
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Foster Grove
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