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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 £390,000. There are 6 schools in Sandy: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 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): 153
Typical range (middle 50%): £280K – £390K

Based on 153 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-Detached56£339,975£356
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