Munkman Close is in Potton, Sandy and in Central Bedfordshire district. SG19 2BY is located in the Potton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 2015-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Munkman Close, Potton, Sandy, SG19 2BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG19 2PG, SG19 2PD, SG19 2SD, SG19 2QW, SG19 2QJ, SG19 2PB, SG19 2PN, SG19 2SE, SG19 2GH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG19 2BY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.7% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.3% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 27.8% | 25.3% | -2.5% | 37.9% | -12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 48.7% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Separated | 4% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 11.2% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 9.7% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 39.4% | 43.4% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 34.3% | -4.4% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 16.9% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.5% | 22.4% | -10.1% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 12.6% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 18.8% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 15.2% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 20.2% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.8% | 95.2% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 94.6% | 92.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 92.6% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 24.7% | 13.5% | 11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Munkman Close was 101.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.7% higher than the Potton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Munkman Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Potton and the 134th highest crime rate of 873 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 66.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Munkman Close, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2025-03-31 | £321,286 |
| 5 Munkman Close, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2025-03-31 | £352,179 |
| 11 Munkman Close, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2025-02-27 | £209,930 |
| 5 Munkman Close, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-10-26 | £362,093 |
| 11 Munkman Close, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-03-17 | £206,678 |
SG19 2BY 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potton Primary School Mill Lane , Potton SG19 2PG | - not rated | 214 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Heath Primary School 33 Potton Road , Everton SG19 2LE | 3out of 4 | 2,109 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Heath Primary School 33 Potton Road , Everton SG19 2LE | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton CofE VA Primary School High Street , SG19 2NE | 3out of 4 | 2,478 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gamlingay First School Green End , Gamlingay SG19 3LE | - not rated | 3,638 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Peake CofE VC School Potton Road , SG18 0EJ | - not rated | 4,729 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandy Secondary School Engayne Avenue , SG19 1BL | - not rated | 5,136 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potton Middle School Mill Lane , SG19 2PG | - not rated | 166 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gamlingay Village College Station Road , Gamlingay SG19 3HD | - not rated | 3,660 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gamlingay Village College Station Road , Gamlingay SG19 3HD | - not rated | 3,660 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandye Place Academy Park Road , SG19 1JD | - not rated | 5,009 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandye Place Middle School Park Road , SG19 1JD | - not rated | 5,009 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Montessori School At the Old Social Club Green End , Gamlingay SG19 3LB | - not rated | 3,473 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Biggleswade Campus The Oaks , Potton Road SG18 0EP | - not rated | 3,568 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitchmead School Hitchmead Road , SG18 0NL | - not rated | 5,334 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| E K Raj | 2-2A Blackbird Street, Potton | 756 yd | |
| Lucy Jane's at the Boundry Cafe | The Hollow, Biggleswade Road | 854 yd | |
| Barky Park | Dirok, Deepdale | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun | 11 Everton Road, Potton | 482 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 4 Biggleswade Road, Potton | 686 yd | |
| The Coach House | 12-13 Market Square, Potton | 757 yd | |
| The George & Dragon | 2-4 King Street, Potton | 797 yd | |
| Potton Conservative Club | 34 Brook End, Potton | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regents Chinese Takeaway | 20 Market Square, Potton | 757 yd | |
| Royal Fisheries | 27 Market Square, Potton | 757 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Lane Recreation Ground PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD MILL LANE | grass pitches | 248 yd |
| Potton Middle School MILL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 264 yd |
| Sandy Road Recreation Ground (Closed) Sandy Road | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| Potton Sports Centre (Closed) Sun Street | health and fitness suite | 763 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 | 81.8% |
| 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 | 18.2% |
| Median download speed | 67.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.