Acorn Mews, Potton, Sandy, SG19 2NL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG19 2NL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.5%	51.1%	2.6%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	51.5%	48.9%	-2.6%	49.0%	-0.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of SG19 2NL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	29.1%	28.6%	-0.5%	37.9%	-9.3%
Married: Opposite sex	55.1%	52.7%	-2.4%	44.2%	8.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	3.1%	3.3%	0.2%	2.2%	1.1%
Divorced	9.8%	11%	1.2%	9.1%	1.9%
Widowed	2.8%	3.3%	0.5%	6.1%	-2.8%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) 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	59.9%	49.2%	-10.7%	48.4%	0.8%
Good health	30.6%	36.2%	5.6%	33.6%	2.6%
Fair health	8.3%	13.1%	4.8%	12.7%	0.4%
Bad health	1.2%	0.9%	-0.3%	4.0%	-3.1%
Very bad health	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13.4%	11%	-2.4%	18.2%	-7.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.7%	7%	-10.7%	9.6%	-2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15%	10.6%	-4.4%	13.4%	-2.8%
Apprenticeship	5.9%	6.6%	0.7%	5.3%	1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15%	23.4%	8.4%	16.9%	6.5%
Degree or Similar	31.9%	38.8%	6.9%	33.8%	5.0%
Other	1.2%	2.6%	1.4%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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%	2.1%	2.1%	3.1%	-1.0%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.3%
White	99.1%	96.1%	-3.0%	81.4%	14.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.4% 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	95.1%	92.4%	-2.7%	83.2%	9.2%
European Union	1.9%	2.7%	0.8%	6.1%	-3.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	1.2%	0.9%	-0.3%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	5.6%	-3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.9%	1.5%	0.6%	0.3%	1.2%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.2%	92.1%	-1.1%	83.2%	8.9%
10+ Years	1.2%	5.4%	4.2%	9.8%	-4.4%
5-10 Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	2.9%	-1.1%
2-5 Years	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4%	0.6%	-3.4%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87%	76.7%	10.3%
France	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	10.2%	13.5%	-3.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.2%	37.2%	9.0%
Christian	46.5%	46.2%	0.3%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	1.2%	1.7%	-0.5%
Sikh	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is Acorn Mews Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acorn Mews was 59.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.3% higher than the Potton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Acorn Mews has the 7th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Potton and the 329th highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.1%.

🔎 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. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£49,300

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in SG19 2NL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Acorn Mews are based on 4 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 Acorn Mews, Potton, Sandy, SG19 2NL

Estimated Average Property Prices for SG19 2NL

Average Price
£336,830

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£336,830

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Acorn Mews

Average Price
£351,785

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£351,785

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Acorn MewsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Acorn Mews, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£275,000	2025-08-07	£275,267
1 Acorn Mews, Sandy, Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£155,000	2003-04-23	£373,888
2 Acorn Mews, Sandy, Bedfordshire Terraced, a newly built property	£87,000	2000-12-15	£314,421
1 Acorn Mews, Sandy, Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£75,000	1998-04-03	£378,676
3 Acorn Mews, Sandy, Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£53,500	1995-05-05	£340,154

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SG19 2NL

Employment

SG19 2NL 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	120
Retired	64
Self-Employed	31
Part-Time Employee	29
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Other	2

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	27
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Human health and social work activities	21
Education	20
Construction	18
Other	16
Administrative and support service activities	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Transport and storage	8
Information and communication	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Potton Lower School Everton Road , Potton SG19 2PB	3out of 4	162 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sutton CofE VA Lower School High Street , SG19 2NE	4out of 4	2,204 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Everton Heath Primary School 33 Potton Road , Everton SG19 2LE	4out of 4	2,481 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gamlingay Village Primary Station Road , SG19 3HD	3out of 4	3,648 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wrestlingworth CofE VC Lower School Church Lane , Wrestlingworth SG19 2EU	4out of 4	4,722 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	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	5,463 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	231 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Edward Peake CofE VC Middle School Potton Road , SG18 0EJ	3out of 4	4,659 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
OneSchool Global UK - Biggleswade Campus The Oaks , Potton Road SG18 0EP	- not rated	3,446 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ivel Valley School Hitchmead Road , SG18 0NL	3out of 4	5,387 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
E K Raj	2-2A Blackbird Street, Potton		326 yd
Lucy Jane's at the Boundry Cafe	The Hollow, Biggleswade Road		556 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Coach House	12-13 Market Square, Potton	256 yd
Rising Sun	11 Everton Road, Potton	290 yd
The George & Dragon	2-4 King Street, Potton	293 yd
The Royal Oak	4 Biggleswade Road, Potton	314 yd
Potton Conservative Club	34 Brook End, Potton	409 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Regents Chinese Takeaway	20 Market Square, Potton		256 yd
Royal Fisheries	27 Market Square, Potton		256 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Potton Sports Centre (Closed) Sun Street	health and fitness suite	283 yd
Potton Middle School MILL LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	348 yd
Mill Lane Recreation Ground PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD MILL LANE	grass pitches	741 yd
The Hollow Biggleswade Rd	grass pitches, tennis courts	747 yd
Sandy Road Recreation Ground (Closed) Sandy Road	grass pitches	809 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	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%

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%

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