Welcome to Sandy
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Sandy is a market town and civil parish in Central Bedfordshire, England. It lies 8 miles (13 km) to the east of Bedford, 18 miles (29 km) to the south west of Cambridge and 43 miles (69 km) north of Central London. The town has a population of around 13,400 based on 2015 estimates. The A1 road bypasses the town to the west, with the East Coast Main Line running to the east. The area surrounding the town is dominated by a range of low hills known as the Sand Hills with the River Ivel running through the town. The headquarters of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is on the outskirts of the town, having moved to The Lodge in 1961. The Shuttleworth Collection is also nearby, around 2 miles (3 km) south west of Sandy.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,764 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
12,179 (2021) |
Density |
690 people/km2 |
Mean age |
38.5 |
Ward |
Sandy |
District |
Central Bedfordshire |
Postcodes |
SG19 |
ONS ID |
E04011979 |
Council
Contact details for Sandy Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Sandy Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Sandy Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Sandy Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Sandy Parish.
Local News
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Iconic Sandy building saved for another five years
Published: 6th Feb 2024
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Bedfordshire teachers unhappy changes to school system paused
Published: 14th Jul 2023
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Bedfordshire mum criticises lack of school place for daughter
Published: 4th Sep 2023