SG9 postcode: what it's like to live there
The SG9 district covers Buntingford, Walkern, Ashwell. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 5 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in SG9
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from SG9 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- London King's Cross: 73 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in SG9
- Anstey First School · SG9 0BY · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas
- Buntingford First School · SG9 9HZ · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area
- Furneux Pelham Church of England School · SG9 0LH · Standards maintained (2025) · Bottom 37% in England
- Hormead Church of England (VA) First School · SG9 0NR · Good (2024)
- Layston Church of England First School · SG9 9EU · Requires improvement (2023)
- Millfield First and Nursery School · SG9 9DT · Good (2023)
- Sandon Junior Mixed and Infant School · SG9 0QS · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas
Secondary schools in SG9
- Freman College · SG9 9BT · Remains Good (2024) · Top 23% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in SG9
- Buntings Nursery · SG9 9JL
- Eden House Day Nursery Ltd · SG9 9AA
- Squiggles Layston · SG9 9EU
- Oasis 2 Inclusion Academy Limited · SG9 9QR
- Westmill Nursery · SG9 9LG
- Pelham Pre-School · SG9 0HZ · Good (Ofsted)
Neighbourhoods in SG9
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of SG9 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buntingford & Great Hormead | 63% | £455k | Low | 13 min |
| Datchworth, Walkern & Cottered | 17% | £575k | Low | 18 min |
| Ashwell, Weston & Barley | 11% | £576k | Very low | 14 min |
| Bishop's Stortford West & Braughing | 8% | £480k | Low | 13 min |
Questions
Where is the SG9 postcode?
SG9 covers 5 neighbourhoods in Buntingford, Walkern, Ashwell, with 515 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in SG9?
The typical home price across SG9's neighbourhoods is £455k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in SG9?
7 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a SG9 postcode.
How long is the commute from SG9?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: London King's Cross 73 minutes.