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SG19 2QL

Old Bedford Road

Potton

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Detailed insights for SG19 2QL

Overview

Postcode SG19 2QL is located in a rural town, within the Potton area of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Potton area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Potton is £67,632 per year. The median sale price in Potton is £390,000 (around £366 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £297,000 and £475,000. The nearest station is Sandy, about 2.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
40.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Potton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,239 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Potton has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40.9%

Approximately 40.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Potton is £67,632 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG19 2QL.

Flood risk

No risk

Potton near SG19 2QL 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
119
Population density
3,020.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
24.45(+111%)
Violence and sexual offences
21.96(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.99(-6%)
Public order
4.99(-3%)
Vehicle crime
3.99(-9%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
110
92.44%
Indian
2
1.68%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
1.68%
Irish
2
1.68%
Caribbean
1
0.84%
Total population: 119

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
22
23.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
22.58%
Level 3 (A level)
16
17.2%
No qualifications
14
15.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
12.9%
Total 16+ residents: 93

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
23
34.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
22.73%
Owns outright
13
19.7%
Owns with a mortgage
10
15.15%
Social rents from council
4
6.06%
Total households: 66

Property prices in Potton

Median price: £390,000
Price per sq ft: £366
Sales (last 12 months): 113
Typical range (middle 50%): £297K – £475K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 (about £366 per square foot) in Potton area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £925,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Potton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached43£510,000£369
Semi-Detached38£370,000£360
Terraced28£298,500£388
Flats4£152,500£301

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Potton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Potton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£399,950£171,000£282,498£235,000
2017£449,995£171,500£311,975£260,500
2018£498,750£128,000£316,750£265,000
2019£480,000£156,250£305,000£255,000
2020£500,000£127,500£317,500£241,000
2021£510,000£139,250£350,000£286,225
2022£525,000£130,000£374,995£289,950
2023£510,000£135,500£370,000£290,000
2024£513,750£136,000£370,000£270,000
2025£560,000£141,500£350,000£286,750
2026£465,000£170,000£392,500£322,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Potton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Potton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280£297£300£288
2017£296£297£310£285
2018£300£327£324£326
2019£295£277£297£319
2020£331£305£309£326
2021£347£313£345£333
2022£368£319£335£347
2023£341£339£367£368
2024£361£339£339£350
2025£360£372£360£374
2026£351£243£364£380
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Potton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Potton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG19 2QL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG19 2QL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Mar 20266, Old Bedford Road, Sandy, SG19 2QLDetachedFreehold£645,000
14 Nov 202532A, Newtown, Sandy, SG19 2QHSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
05 Sept 202512, Bellevue Close, Sandy, SG19 2DGFlatsLeasehold£135,000
30 Jun 202511, Bellevue Close, Sandy, SG19 2DGFlatsLeasehold£138,000
20 Oct 202524, Ingle Crescent, Sandy, SG19 2FYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£232,500

Schools

In the SG19 2QL postcode area, located within Potton, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SG19 2QL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryPotton Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SG19 2QL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SG19 2QL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miPotton Food Stores22 Market Square, Sandy, SG19 2NPWalking directions to Potton Food Stores
0.5 miMcColls1 King Street, Sandy, SG19 2QTWalking directions to McColls
0.5 miTesco Express14 King Street, Sandy, SG19 2QTWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 2QL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adam Zerny

Potton - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Tracey Wye

Potton - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Richard Fuller

North Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictCentral BedfordshireE06000056
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth BedfordshireE14001384
WardPottonE05014419
ParishPottonE04011976
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)PottonE02003601
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Central Bedfordshire 003CE01017427
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SG19 2QL

Is SG19 2QL (Potton) safe?

The area around SG19 2QL records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SG19 2QL?

The median sale price around SG19 2QL in Potton is £390,000 (about £366 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SG19 2QL?

There is 1 school close to SG19 2QL, including Potton Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SG19 2QL?

SG19 2QL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,239 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SG19 2QL (Potton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Bedfordshire covering SG19 2QL is Richard Fuller (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Adam Zerny (Independent) and Tracey Wye (Independent).