Mill Lane is in Potton, Sandy and in Mid Bedfordshire district. SG19 2PG 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 Mill Lane, Potton, Sandy, SG19 2PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG19 2BY, SG19 2QJ, SG19 2QW, SG19 2PD, SG19 2SD, SG19 2QL, SG19 2PB, SG19 2PN, SG19 2GH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG19 2PG 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 Mill Lane was 120.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 125.1% higher than the Potton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mill Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Potton and the 106th highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 312.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4A Mill Lane, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-03-27 | £405,421 |
| 10 Mill Lane, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £494,000 | 2022-09-23 | £525,436 |
| 41 Mill Lane, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £580,000 | 2022-02-25 | £663,848 |
| 39 Mill Lane, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £415,000 | 2022-02-25 | £474,995 |
| 22 Mill Lane, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-06-28 | £544,030 |
SG19 2PG 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 Lower School Everton Road , Potton SG19 2PB | 3out of 4 | 379 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Heath Primary School 33 Potton Road , Everton SG19 2LE | 4out of 4 | 1,971 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton CofE VA Lower School High Street , SG19 2NE | 4out of 4 | 2,551 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gamlingay Village Primary Station Road , SG19 3HD | 3out of 4 | 3,761 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School Ivel Road , SG19 1AX | 3out of 4 | 4,562 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 4,959 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 | 3out of 4 | 311 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Peake CofE VC Middle School Potton Road , SG18 0EJ | 3out of 4 | 4,687 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 3,554 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivel Valley School Hitchmead Road , SG18 0NL | 3out of 4 | 5,458 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 775 yd | |
| Lucy Jane's at the Boundry Cafe | The Hollow, Biggleswade Road | 855 yd | |
| Barky Park | Dirok, Deepdale | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun | 11 Everton Road, Potton | 534 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 4 Biggleswade Road, Potton | 700 yd | |
| The Coach House | 12-13 Market Square, Potton | 789 yd | |
| The George & Dragon | 2-4 King Street, Potton | 833 yd | |
| Potton Conservative Club | 34 Brook End, Potton | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regents Chinese Takeaway | 20 Market Square, Potton | 789 yd | |
| Royal Fisheries | 27 Market Square, Potton | 789 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Lane Recreation Ground PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD MILL LANE | grass pitches | 203 yd |
| Potton Middle School MILL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 267 yd |
| Sandy Road Recreation Ground (Closed) Sandy Road | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Potton Sports Centre (Closed) Sun Street | health and fitness suite | 790 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 | 5.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 5.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 5.6% |
| 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 | 52.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.