West Road is in Gamlingay, Sandy and in South Cambridgeshire district. SG19 3JT is located in the Gamlingay electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about West Road, Gamlingay, Sandy, SG19 3JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG19 3LZ, SG19 3JS, SG19 3JD, SG19 3JF, SG19 3JU, SG19 3JW, SG19 3QR, SG19 3JQ, SG19 3JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG19 3JT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 48.8% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 49.6% | 51.2% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 3JT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.1% 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 | 23.2% | 25.4% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.3% | 63.1% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 18.9% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 7.8% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 3.4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.4%) 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 | 55.9% | 48.2% | -7.7% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 40.2% | 9.3% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 8.6% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 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 | 17.8% | 10.4% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 13.8% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 12.5% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 18.9% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 35.7% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 1.9% |
| Other | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.4% | 99.5% | 2.1% | 81.4% | 18.1% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 98% | 97.3% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 97.3% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 76.7% | 13.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.5% | 37.2% | 7.3% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Road was 34.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.2% lower than the Barrington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Road has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Barrington and the 203rd lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.1%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 West Road, Sandy, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2024-04-26 | £629,698 |
| Hartswood, 26 West Road, Sandy, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2023-09-11 | £993,225 |
| 18 West Road, Sandy, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2023-06-30 | £463,786 |
| 19 West Road, Sandy, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-11-26 | £461,242 |
| 5 West Road, Sandy, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-03-01 | £476,549 |
SG19 3JT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamlingay Village Primary Station Road , SG19 3HD | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Potton Lower School Everton Road , Potton SG19 2PB | 3out of 4 | 3,226 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Heath Primary School 33 Potton Road , Everton SG19 2LE | 4out of 4 | 3,455 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton CofE VA Lower School High Street , SG19 2NE | 4out of 4 | 5,207 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,278 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LJ's Sandwich Bar | 40 Church Street | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jannah Indian Cuisine | 1 Church Street | 454 yd | |
| The Cock Inn | 25 Church Street | 469 yd | |
| Bowick Enterprises The Wheatsheaf | 92 Church Street | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Chef | 33A Church Street | 503 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gamlingay Village College & The Fitness Workshop Station Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| Gamlingay Playing Fields QE2 RECREATION FIELD QE2 RECREATION FIELD STOCKS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 579 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 | 50.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.96 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.96 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.