St Neots Road is in Sandy and in Mid Bedfordshire district. SG19 1BS is located in the Sandy electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Neots Road, Sandy, SG19 1BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG19 1LF, SG19 1BP, SG19 1EE, SG19 1QD, SG19 1DU, SG19 1EF, SG19 1EB, SG19 1BN, SG19 1TP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG19 1BS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 48.1% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 50.3% | 51.9% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.9% | 38.4% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 43% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 9.7% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.1% | 48.4% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 42.1% | 39% | -3.1% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 9.8% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 11.4% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 12.7% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 19% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7.6% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 21.1% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 24.5% | -0.4% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.8% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 91.8% | 90.8% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 91.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.4% | 91.7% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 6.3% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 1% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 92.3% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.3% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Neots Road was 26.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.5% lower than the Sandy average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St Neots Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Sandy and the 231st lowest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 132B St Neots Road, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2025-03-11 | £254,731 |
| 132A St Neots Road, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-02-28 | £251,095 |
| 130 St Neots Road, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2024-07-22 | £633,772 |
| 118 St Neots Road, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-03-01 | £258,307 |
| 126A St Neots Road, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-12-13 | £465,497 |
SG19 1BS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Peel Primary School Dapifer Drive , SG19 1QJ | 3out of 4 | 712 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Tree Primary School Hawk Drive , SG19 2WA | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laburnum Primary School Laburnum Road , SG19 1HQ | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School Ivel Road , SG19 1AX | 3out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Donne Church of England Primary School High Street , Blunham MK44 3NL | 3out of 4 | 2,047 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Secondary School Engayne Avenue , SG19 1BL | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivory Lounge | 7 St Neots Road, Sandy | 663 yd | |
| China Express | 16 Market Square, Sandy | 807 yd | |
| Amici Coffee Drive Thru | Sandy Filling Station, Great North Road | 925 yd | |
| The Gandhi in Sandy | 37 High Street, Sandy | 1,024 yd | |
| Chunky's | 9 High Street, Sandy | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Arms | 27 London Road, Sandy | 603 yd | |
| Roundabout Club | 1 Bedford Road, Sandy | 862 yd | |
| The Four Horsemen | 7 High Street, Sandy | 1,025 yd | |
| Sir William Peel | 39 High Street, Sandy | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Chef | 146 St Neots Road, Sandy | 4 yd | |
| Taj Mahal | 144 London Road, Sandy | 303 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 22 Market Square, Sandy | 861 yd | |
| Rasoi also t/a Buns Galore | 22 Market Square, Sandy | 861 yd | |
| Il Pecoro Ltd | 12A Market Square, Sandy | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 30 Market Square, Sandy | 894 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sandy Sports Centre ENGAYNE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 515 yd |
| Sunderland Road Recreation Ground SUNDERLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| Robert Peel Lower School DAPIFER DRIVE | swimming pool | 639 yd |
| Bedford Road Recreation Ground BEDFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Sandye Place Academy PARK ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,091 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.8% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 165 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.