College Road, Sandy, SG19 1RH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG19 1RH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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	46.1%	49.3%	3.2%	51.0%	-1.7%
Male	53.9%	50.7%	-3.2%	49.0%	1.7%

Partnership Status

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	36.8%	40.1%	3.3%	37.9%	2.2%
Married: Opposite sex	43.3%	39.1%	-4.2%	44.2%	-5.1%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	4.2%	3.4%	-0.8%	2.2%	1.2%
Divorced	10%	12.5%	2.5%	9.1%	3.4%
Widowed	5.4%	4.4%	-1.0%	6.1%	-1.7%

Health

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	44.3%	37.7%	-6.6%	48.4%	-10.7%
Good health	40.3%	40%	-0.3%	33.6%	6.4%
Fair health	13.1%	15.9%	2.8%	12.7%	3.2%
Bad health	1.9%	5.5%	3.6%	4.0%	1.5%
Very bad health	0.5%	1%	0.5%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	23.4%	20.8%	-2.6%	18.2%	2.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	20.7%	20.8%	0.1%	9.6%	11.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.7%	15.8%	-4.9%	13.4%	2.4%
Apprenticeship	2.7%	5.7%	3.0%	5.3%	0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13%	16.8%	3.8%	16.9%	-0.1%
Degree or Similar	15.7%	17.8%	2.1%	33.8%	-16.0%
Other	3.8%	2.3%	-1.5%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	0.2%	0.2%	3.1%	-2.9%
Other Asian	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.6%	-1.4%
Black African	1.6%	2%	0.4%	2.5%	-0.5%
Other Black	0.3%	0.2%	-0.1%	0.5%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	0.7%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.7%	0.7%	-2.0%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	93.6%	94.3%	0.7%	81.4%	12.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Other	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.6%	-1.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.6% 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	94.1%	93.6%	-0.5%	83.2%	10.4%
European Union	2.7%	3.2%	0.5%	6.1%	-2.9%
Africa	2.1%	1.7%	-0.4%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.5%	1.2%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.2%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.9%	94.1%	0.2%	83.2%	10.9%
10+ Years	0.8%	5%	4.2%	9.8%	-4.8%
5-10 Years	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.9%	-2.4%
2-5 Years	2.4%	0.5%	-1.9%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69%	76.7%	-7.7%
Ireland	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
South-East Asia	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
No passport held	28.8%	13.5%	15.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	53.3%	37.2%	16.1%
Christian	38.3%	46.2%	-7.9%
Hindu	0.2%	1.7%	-1.5%
Other religion	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Not answered	6.9%	6.0%	0.9%

Safety

Is College Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around College Road was 139.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.4% higher than the Sandy average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

College Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Sandy and the 85th highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 59.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£49,500

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in SG19 1RH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on College Road are based on 47 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Mid Bedfordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for College Road, Sandy, SG19 1RH

Estimated Average Property Prices for SG19 1RH

Average Price
£241,905

Semi-Detached
£260,497

Terraced
£240,474

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for College Road

Average Price
£229,385

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£231,500

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£198,364

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on College Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
56 College Road, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£286,000	2025-01-06	£292,823
74 College Road, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£250,000	2024-01-05	£271,911
82 College Road, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2021-12-03	£266,851
70 College Road, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£216,000	2018-09-25	£257,798
74 College Road, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£210,000	2017-12-15	£254,172

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SG19 1RH

Employment

SG19 1RH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	111
Retired	37
Part-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	28
Long-Term Sick or disabled	26
Looking after home or family	17
Other	15
Student (economically inactive)	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Unemployed	7

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	33
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Human health and social work activities	24
Education	15
Construction	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Administrative and support service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	6
Transport and storage	6
Information and communication	6
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Robert Peel Primary School Dapifer Drive , SG19 1QJ	3out of 4	467 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Maple Tree Primary School Hawk Drive , SG19 2WA	3out of 4	628 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Laburnum Primary School Laburnum Road , SG19 1HQ	3out of 4	821 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School Ivel Road , SG19 1AX	3out of 4	1,308 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
John Donne Church of England Primary School High Street , Blunham MK44 3NL	3out of 4	2,286 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sandy Secondary School Engayne Avenue , SG19 1BL	3out of 4	246 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Potton Middle School Mill Lane , SG19 2PG	3out of 4	5,306 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ivory Lounge	7 St Neots Road, Sandy	630 yd
China Express	16 Market Square, Sandy	725 yd
Jungle Jims	5 Tyne Road, Sandy	857 yd
The Gandhi in Sandy	37 High Street, Sandy	907 yd
Chunky's	9 High Street, Sandy	907 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Roundabout Club	1 Bedford Road, Sandy	829 yd
The Four Horsemen	7 High Street, Sandy	907 yd
The Kings Arms	27 London Road, Sandy	917 yd
Sir William Peel	39 High Street, Sandy	962 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Golden Chef	146 St Neots Road, Sandy	409 yd
Taj Mahal	144 London Road, Sandy	625 yd
Il Pecoro Ltd	12A Market Square, Sandy	753 yd
The Chippy	4A Market Square, Sandy	783 yd
Dominos Pizza	22 Market Square, Sandy	790 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative Group	30 Market Square, Sandy		828 yd
Thai Food 2U	46 Tyne Road, Sandy		900 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sunderland Road Recreation Ground SUNDERLAND ROAD	grass pitches	240 yd
Sandy Sports Centre ENGAYNE AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	248 yd
Robert Peel Lower School DAPIFER DRIVE	swimming pool	442 yd
Bedford Road Recreation Ground BEDFORD ROAD	grass pitches	855 yd
Sandye Place Academy PARK ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	1,055 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	97.3%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	39.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	143.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SG19 1RH