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Biggleswade East

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About

Biggleswade East is a residential area situated on the right bank of the River Ivel. The neighbourhood is characterised by post-war housing estates and modern developments, with local amenities centred around Shortmead Street. The area provides practical access to the A1 road, facilitating travel to nearby towns. Green spaces include Kings Reach Park and the linear pathway following the river's course.

The district is distinctly separate from the historic town centre west of the river. Its landscape is marked by the presence of the East Coast Main Line railway, which runs through the area. Local industry includes agricultural merchants and light industrial units located off Drove Road. The surrounding land is primarily flat, open farmland, typical of the Bedfordshire clay plain.

Area overview

On average Biggleswade East has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Biggleswade East is £68,999 per year. There are 4 schools in Biggleswade East: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Biggleswade East is home to around 11,227 people, with a population density of about 881.9 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Biggleswade East Population
11,227
Population density
881.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.33(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.02(-31%)
Shoplifting
7.3(+3%)
Other theft
3.56(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.94(-54%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,543
84.99%
Other White
499
4.44%
Indian
186
1.66%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
135
1.2%
African
135
1.2%
Total population: 11,228

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,984
33.67%
Level 3 (A level)
1,739
19.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,312
14.8%
No qualifications
1,266
14.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
926
10.45%
Total 16+ residents: 8,863

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,972
44.07%
Owns outright
1,271
28.4%
Other social rented
554
12.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
443
9.9%
Shared ownership
118
2.64%
Total households: 4,475

Property prices in Biggleswade East

Based on 184 recent sales, the median property price is £361,500 in Biggleswade East area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,250 up to £735,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Biggleswade East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Biggleswade East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£510,000
Flats29£230,000
Semi-Detached72£375,000
Terraced47£332,500

10 years median price trend in Biggleswade East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Biggleswade East.

All postcodes in Biggleswade East

SG188WL

Tansey End

SG188EW

Jupiter Way

SG188JU

Mead End

SG188QA

Pegasus Mews

SG188UD

Tate Drive

SG188FE

Apollo Gardens

SG188LQ

Sherrington Grove

SG188LR

Windermere Drive

SG188TW

Davies Croft

SG188WJ

Chervil Close

SG189SY

London Road

SG188GZ

Tavener Drive

SG188ST

Honeysuckle Close

SG188YU

Daffodil Drive

SG180PG

Rowan Crescent

SG188GU

Blackburn Way

SG188TR

Tulip Close

SG188UA

Delius Road

SG188HS

Appleton Mead

SG189TD

London Road

SG188SP

Foxglove Drive

SG188NF

Apple Tree Close

SG188SD

Sunderland Hall Farm Cottage

SG180HN

Drove Road

SG188GL

Maunder Avenue

SG188JR

Mead End

SG188PA

Holme Court Avenue

SG188LA

Coopers Close

SG188UG

Holbrook Grove

SG180FJ

Devon Drive

SG188GT

Chamberlain Park

SG188HT

Ellicott Grove

SG188QU

Dunton Lane

SG188UN

Violet Close

SG188YG

Devon Road

SG188FX

Anderson Road

SG188NG

Wensum Grove

SG188UR

Novello Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.