Area guide · Bedfordshire

Living in Sandy

A snapshot of life in Sandy, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Sandy is a village in Bedfordshire, East of England with a population of 11,375. The average house price is £430,467 and the overall crime rate is 48.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Sandy ranks

Population

11,375

Avg House Price

£430,467

Crime Rate

48.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

75%

Avg Download Speed

402 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£35,292

Median Age

43.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Sandy's detached homes (£579,420) command roughly 4.2× the price of a flat (£138,420).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Sandy prices have risen 40% over the last 9 years (£307,409 → £430,467).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£579,420	£522,500	90
Semi-Detached	£341,320	£332,500	80
Terraced	£277,741	£280,000	88
Flat	£138,420	£126,000	15

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Sandy is 48.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Sandy: violent crime (37% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

75% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	5
Primary	4
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	75%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Laburnum Primary School	Primary	Inadequate
Maple Tree Primary School	Primary	Good
Robert Peel Primary School	Primary	Good
Sandy Secondary School	Secondary	No rating available
St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Sandy averages 402 Mbps — 302% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Sandy homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 72.3% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	73.9
% Rated C or Above	72.3%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,118

Demographics & Economy

Population	11,375
Median Age	43.6
Median Household Income	£35,292
Employment Rate	62.8%
Owner Occupied	69.7%
Degree-Level Qualified	38.1%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Sandy?

The average house price in Sandy is £430,467 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Sandy?

The most affordable entry point in Sandy is a flat, with an average price of £138,420.

Is Sandy a safe place to live?

Sandy has a recorded crime rate of 48.6 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Sandy?

Sandy has 5 schools in total, with 75% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Sandy?

Average broadband download speeds in Sandy are around 402 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 93.2% of premises.

How big is Sandy?

Sandy is a settlement in Bedfordshire with a population of approximately 11,375.

Most compared with

How does Sandy stack up against its neighbours?

Ampthill

Sandy

House price: £717,486 · £430,467
Crime rate: 48.6 · 48.6
Distance: 11.5 mi

Arlesey

Sandy

House price: £476,109 · £430,467
Crime rate: 48.6 · 48.6
Distance: 8.3 mi

Baldock

Sandy

House price: £432,242 · £430,467
Crime rate: 38.1 · 48.6
Distance: 10.9 mi

Barton-le-Clay

Sandy

House price: £425,505 · £430,467
Crime rate: 48.6 · 48.6
Distance: 12.7 mi

Bedford

Sandy

House price: £432,760 · £430,467
Crime rate: 77.7 · 48.6
Distance: 7.4 mi

Biggleswade

Sandy

House price: £399,954 · £430,467
Crime rate: 48.7 · 48.6
Distance: 3.4 mi

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