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SG19 1AL

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Sandy

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Detailed insights for SG19 1AL

Overview

Postcode SG19 1AL is located in an urban city, within the Sandy area of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Sandy South area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sandy South is £57,746 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. The nearest station is Sandy, about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
21.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Sandy South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,995 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Sandy South has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.5%

Approximately 21.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Sandy South is £57,746 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 231 ft away from SG19 1AL.

Flood risk

No risk

Sandy South near SG19 1AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Sandy located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SG19 1AL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Sandy

N/A

Walking directions to Sandy

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
351
Population density
85.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
28.24(+144%)
Violence and sexual offences
28.24(-10%)
Shoplifting
14.12(+106%)
Public order
12.89(+152%)
Drugs
12.28(+325%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
321
91.98%
Other White
11
3.15%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.43%
African
4
1.15%
Chinese
3
0.86%
Total population: 349

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
91
30.85%
Level 3 (A level)
64
21.69%
No qualifications
46
15.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
14.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
9.49%
Total 16+ residents: 295

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
31.01%
Owns with a mortgage
40
25.32%
Other social rented
29
18.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
12.66%
Shared ownership
12
7.59%
Total households: 158

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.

Recent sales

There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG19 1AL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG19 1AL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 May 2026101A, High Street, Sandy, SG19 1ALDetachedFreehold£605,000
11 Sept 20253, Greyhound View, Sandy, SG19 1FDSemi-DetachedLeasehold£238,000
20 Jul 202619, Rectory Court, Sandy, SG19 1EZFlatsLeasehold£180,000
22 Aug 20258, Rectory Court, Sandy, SG19 1EZTerracedFreehold£265,000
07 Jul 20255, Rectory Court, Sandy, SG19 1EZTerracedFreehold£265,500

Schools

In the SG19 1AL postcode area, located within Sandy South, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SG19 1AL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Swithun's Church of England VC Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryRobert Peel Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryLaburnum Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SG19 1AL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SG19 1AL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons Daily6 Market Square, Sandy, SG19 1HUWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miCo-op Food30 Market Square, Sandy, SG19 1JAWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miTescoNew Road, Sandy, SG19 1NXWalking directions to Tesco

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SG19 1AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

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

Member of parliament

Richard Fuller

North Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictCentral BedfordshireE06000056
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth BedfordshireE14001384
WardSandyE05014420
ParishSandyE04012812
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Sandy SouthE02003600
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Central Bedfordshire 002BE01017431
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SG19 1AL

Is SG19 1AL (Sandy South) safe?

The area around SG19 1AL records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near SG19 1AL?

The median sale price around SG19 1AL in Sandy is £339,950 (about £359 per square foot) based on 154 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SG19 1AL?

There are 4 schools close to SG19 1AL, including St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School (Good), Robert Peel Primary School (Good) and Laburnum Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SG19 1AL?

The closest station to SG19 1AL is Sandy, about 271 m away.

How deprived is the area around SG19 1AL?

SG19 1AL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,995 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SG19 1AL (Sandy South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Bedfordshire covering SG19 1AL is Richard Fuller (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Robert Pashby (Independent), Simon Andrew Ford (Independent) and Sue Bell (Independent).