Chapel Street is in Potton, Sandy and in Mid Bedfordshire district. SG19 2PT 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 Chapel Street, Potton, Sandy, SG19 2PT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG19 2PW, SG19 2LT, SG19 2LW, SG19 2PU, SG19 2LR, SG19 2JP, SG19 2NJ, SG19 2NR, SG19 2NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG19 2PT 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 | 51.6% | 51.7% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.3% | -0.1% | 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 | 26.9% | 33.6% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.1% | 49% | -9.1% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 10.1% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 51.2% | 51.5% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 37% | 37.6% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 8% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 12.4% | 10.4% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 10% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 13.4% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.4% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 19.7% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.2% | 41.1% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 7.3% |
| Other | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.2% | 95% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 96.8% | 91.5% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 7.5% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 90.7% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chapel Street was 40.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.5% lower than the Potton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Chapel Street has the 10th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Potton and the 381st lowest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Chapel Street, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2024-03-26 | £774,411 |
| 14A Chapel Street, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2023-07-28 | £275,415 |
| 20 Chapel Street, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2022-09-28 | £461,117 |
| 12 Chapel Street, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2021-06-23 | £440,011 |
| 1C Chapel Street, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2018-03-29 | £264,103 |
SG19 2PT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SG19 2PT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 146 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potton Lower School Everton Road , Potton SG19 2PB | 3out of 4 | 373 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton CofE VA Lower School High Street , SG19 2NE | 4out of 4 | 1,958 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Heath Primary School 33 Potton Road , Everton SG19 2LE | 4out of 4 | 2,676 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gamlingay Village Primary Station Road , SG19 3HD | 3out of 4 | 3,836 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrestlingworth CofE VC Lower School Church Lane , Wrestlingworth SG19 2EU | 4out of 4 | 4,590 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 407 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Peake CofE VC Middle School Potton Road , SG18 0EJ | 3out of 4 | 4,458 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 | 3,227 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivel Valley School Hitchmead Road , SG18 0NL | 3out of 4 | 5,173 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 | 80 yd | |
| Lucy Jane's at the Boundry Cafe | The Hollow, Biggleswade Road | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | 4 Biggleswade Road, Potton | 105 yd | |
| The Coach House | 12-13 Market Square, Potton | 176 yd | |
| The George & Dragon | 2-4 King Street, Potton | 253 yd | |
| Potton Conservative Club | 34 Brook End, Potton | 281 yd | |
| Rising Sun | 11 Everton Road, Potton | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regents Chinese Takeaway | 20 Market Square, Potton | 176 yd | |
| Royal Fisheries | 27 Market Square, Potton | 176 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Potton Sports Centre (Closed) Sun Street | health and fitness suite | 107 yd |
| Potton Middle School MILL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 457 yd |
| The Hollow Biggleswade Rd | grass pitches, tennis courts | 501 yd |
| Sandy Road Recreation Ground (Closed) Sandy Road | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Mill Lane Recreation Ground PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD MILL LANE | grass pitches | 894 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 | 39.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.