Station Road is in Tempsford, Sandy and in Mid Bedfordshire district. SG19 2AX is located in the Potton 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 Station Road, Tempsford, Sandy, SG19 2AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG19 2BL, SG19 2BJ, SG19 2BG, SG19 2AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG19 2AX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.4% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.6% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 27.3% | 32.1% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 49.6% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10% | 9.8% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 6.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 47.2% | 45.6% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 32.2% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 14.8% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 6.4% | 3.9% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 25.5% | 22.8% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 10.3% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 12.1% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 9.5% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 17.2% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 24.1% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.9% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.9% | 92.9% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 95.8% | 94.3% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 94% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.7% | 37.2% | 13.5% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Road was 92.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.5% higher than the Northill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Station Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Northill and the 156th highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 38.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 Station Road, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-04-25 | £274,802 |
| 89 Station Road, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-01-31 | £255,964 |
| 77 Station Road, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £259,000 | 2024-06-28 | £282,296 |
| 71 Station Road, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-03-05 | £398,129 |
| 88 Station Road, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2022-09-26 | £657,062 |
SG19 2AX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roxton Church of England Academy School Lane , Roxton MK44 3DR | 1out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Donne Church of England Primary School High Street , Blunham MK44 3NL | 3out of 4 | 3,222 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Tree Primary School Hawk Drive , SG19 2WA | 3out of 4 | 3,618 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Peel Primary School Dapifer Drive , SG19 1QJ | 3out of 4 | 4,657 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy Silver Street , MK44 3HZ | 2out of 4 | 4,698 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,018 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vanilla Alternative Ltd | Anchor Lodge, Church Street | 738 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tempsford Hall TEMPSFORD HALL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 521 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 38.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 59.16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 59.16 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.76 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.