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People & Demographics
London Road, Sandy, Beds
SG19 1DNCentral Bedfordshire
Understanding the makeup of communities is at the very heart of the Census. The "People & Demographics" section looks at who we are, how we live, and the spaces we share. From population density - how tightly packed or spacious your neighbourhood feels - to people's relationships that shape households, every detail helps build a picture of daily life. You'll also find insights into age groups and household compositions, revealing generational trends and living arrangements. This data and analysis gives you a great insight into the tapestry of life in SG19 1DN.
Population Density
Census 2021 dataset "TS002 - Population Density" provides a detailed look at how people are distributed across an area, measured as the number of residents per square kilometre. This is a key indicator that helps us understand how crowded or spacious a location feels. Higher density often suggests urban areas with compact housing and busy communities, whereas lower density points to rural or semi-rural locations with open space and/or countryside and fewer neighbours.
Packed or Peaceful? How This Postcode Stacks Up
According to Census 2021, the population density of the SG19 1DN neighbourhood (closest match to OA output area) is 160 people per square kilometre. This statistic provides a clear picture of how many residents share each square kilometre, offering valuable insight into the area's level of urbanisation and living conditions.
SG19 1DN has a population density that's lower than the regional average of 331.4 people per km2, based on Census 2021 data. This lower density often can indicate a quieter and less crowded environment, with more space per household and a more relaxed pace of life. While there may still be access to essential amenities and community resources, the reduced density could mean fewer nearby services and longer journeys for some activities such as communiting.
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Legal Marriage/Partnership Status
Legal Partnership Status provides data on the legal relationship status of individuals, including categories like single, married, in a civil partnership, separated, divorced, or widowed. This data is crucial for understanding demographic trends and patterns in relationships over time.
How many people in SG19 1DN are married?
Census 2021 shows that 40.3% of individuals in the postcode SG19 1DN are married or in a civil partnership. This is lower than compared to the national average for England & Wales, which stands at 44.7%, a variance of -9.8%.
Marriage Rates Uncovered
40.3%
-9.8%Percentage of people in SG19 1DN who are married.
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Age (by 5-year bands)
Age by 5-Year Age Bands breaks down the population into age groups, each spanning five years. It typically ranges from 0–4 years, 5–9 years, and so on, up to 85 years and older. This granularity allows for a detailed view of the age distribution within a population. It provides insights into demographic trends and the proportion of different age groups within a given area.
Age Breakdown
The population of SG19 1DN includes 17.1% of children aged 15 and below, compared to 17.3 percent across the whole of England. On the opposite end of the age range, 15.1% are 65 or older, which encompasses those of retirement age.
This is a significant difference, which could be due to a low stock of smaller properties, or lack of access to healthcare facilities nearby.
15.1%
Percentage of the population aged 65 and older
Household Composition
Household Composition categorises households by their structure. It includes single-person households, family households, multi-family households, and other household arrangements. Family households can consist of couples, couples with children, or single-parent families. Multi-family households refer to those with multiple families living together, while 'other' can encompass shared living arrangements, such as roommates or extended families.
Solo Household Statistics
Census 2021 reveals that 10.6% of households in the SG19 1DN postcode are single-person homes. This percentage is lower than compared to the figure for England & Wales, showing a difference of -17.2% from the nationwide average, where 12.8% of households are single-person.
10.6%
-17.2%Percentage of SG19 1DN households that contain a single person.
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1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00088025), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (SG19 1DN) and 2021 Census data. Output areas may include more households and population than postcodes.
Data source: Census 2021 / Office for National Statistics
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