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About

Biggleswade West is a residential area situated on the western side of the town of Biggleswade. The neighbourhood is characterised by a mix of housing from different periods, with many post-war and more recent developments. It is primarily a quiet, family-oriented area with local schools and shops serving the community's daily needs.

The area is bordered by the River Ivel to the west, with some homes enjoying proximity to its green corridors and walking paths. A notable local feature is the presence of the historic Jordans Mill, a restored 19th-century flour mill on the riverbank that now operates as a visitor attraction with a restaurant and gardens.

Area overview

On average Biggleswade West has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 15.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Biggleswade West is £60,927 per year. The median sale price in Biggleswade West is £310,000 (around £388 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £245,000 and £402,750. There are 2 schools in Biggleswade West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Biggleswade West is home to around 11,314 people, with a population density of about 1,854.8 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
15.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Biggleswade West Population
11,314
Population density
1,854.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.78(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.23(+23%)
Shoplifting
8.66(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.63(+4%)
Public order
5.66(+11%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,754
86.21%
Other White
513
4.53%
Indian
156
1.38%
African
136
1.2%
Other Asian
104
0.92%
Total population: 11,314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,873
31.49%
Level 3 (A level)
1,663
18.23%
No qualifications
1,459
15.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,404
15.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
966
10.59%
Total 16+ residents: 9,123

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,712
34.47%
Owns outright
1,466
29.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
837
16.85%
Other social rented
670
13.49%
Shared ownership
106
2.13%
Total households: 4,967

Property prices in Biggleswade West

Median price: £310,000
Price per sq ft: £388
Sales (last 12 months): 160
Typical range (middle 50%): £245K – £403K

Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £388 per square foot) in Biggleswade West area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £775,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Biggleswade West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£500,000£391
Semi-Detached41£375,000£373
Terraced64£285,000£411
Flats25£172,000£270

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Biggleswade West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Biggleswade West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£377,498£166,500£294,995£232,500
2017£455,000£166,250£308,750£250,000
2018£429,995£245,000£327,500£249,998
2019£417,500£161,000£290,000£250,000
2020£430,000£167,000£300,000£250,250
2021£442,000£175,000£325,000£262,538
2022£465,000£179,950£345,000£290,000
2023£428,750£180,000£358,500£284,500
2024£459,000£177,000£365,000£275,000
2025£470,000£157,500£375,000£290,000
2026£450,000£180,000£370,000£276,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Biggleswade West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Biggleswade West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£312£304£285£323
2017£323£321£296£324
2018£332£392£322£340
2019£351£286£318£314
2020£344£291£313£346
2021£369£290£342£364
2022£393£314£371£384
2023£392£298£368£405
2024£395£297£379£391
2025£386£285£370£412
2026£397£223£384£408
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Biggleswade West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Central Bedfordshire district.

Band A£1,677
Band B£1,957
Band C£2,237
Band D£2,516
Band E£3,075
Band F£3,634
Band G£4,194
Band H£5,032

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Biggleswade West

Is Biggleswade West safe?

Biggleswade West records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Biggleswade West?

The median sale price in Biggleswade West is £310,000 (about £388 per square foot) based on 160 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Biggleswade West?

Biggleswade West has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Biggleswade West?

Biggleswade West scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Biggleswade West sits around rank 17,926 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Biggleswade West?

The average household income in Biggleswade West is around £60,927 per year, and 15% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Biggleswade West

SG188HQ

Avocet Close

SG188BX

Prospect Place

SG188HR

Lincoln Crescent

SG180HG

Ash Grove

SG180JL

High Street

SG181BH

Station Road

SG180HB

Winston Crescent

SG188QF

Byron Close

SG180AD

Furzenhall Road

SG180JZ

Rose Lane

SG188ED

London Road

SG180BB

Shortmead Street

SG189JX

Langford Road

SG180EF

Pine Close

SG188BT

Brunel Drive

SG180BA

Watkin Walk

SG180QL

Reynolds Close

SG180LQ

Rankins Court

SG188DY

Mallard Walk

SG181BX

Biggleswade West

SG188HJ

Windermere Drive

SG180BH

Shortmead Street

SG180ET

Winston Crescent

SG180BX

Fairlands

SG188DW

Foundry Lane

SG180FG

Fairfield Road

SG180AP

Shortmead Street

SG188DA

Holme Crescent

SG180AQ

Barnett Close

SG180BZ

Sun Street

SG180BW

Birch Road

SG180GZ

Fisher Mead

SG180LF

Biggleswade West

SG180QE

Jemmett Grove

SG180DW

St Johns Street

SG188LL

The Dells

SG180JT

Rose Lane

SG188HG

Heron Close

SG180PX

The Baulk

SG180GY

Cooks Way

SG180HS

Sandy View

SG180RD

Little Beeches

SG180AF

Woodall Close

SG189RB

Sheep Walk

SG180LX

Lawnside

SG188BZ

South View

SG188HN

Dells Lane

SG188HE

Osprey Road

SG180EZ

Winston Crescent

SG180HE

Hawthorn Close

SG180DS

Lime Tree Walk

SG180RQ

Soundy Paddock

SG188SG

Eagle Farm Road

SG189JZ

Holme Mills

SG188HP

Lincoln Crescent

SG188AJ

Station Road

SG188AY

Bonds Lane

SG180RA

Chestnut Avenue

SG180EQ

Beech Avenue

SG180BN

Sun Street

SG180ND

Chapel Fields

SG180JS

Church Street

SG180BP

Sun Street

SG180LS

Lawrence Road

SG180GX

Vickers Close

SG188BB

St Andrews Close

SG188AF

Empire Close

SG188WP

Windmill View

SG180AT

Shortmead Street

SG180BT

St Johns Street

SG180JJ

Mountbatten Drive

SG188HZ

Durham Close

SG180LY

Brunts Lane

SG188LJ

Dells Lane

SG180LW

Brigham Gardens

SG188BE

Hitchin Street

SG180HQ

Hazel Walk

SG180EU

Winston Crescent

SG188FR

London Road

SG180HF

Walnut Close

SG188BJ

Brunel Drive

SG180DG

Boothey Close

SG189RN

Victoria Place

SG180JN

Ashley Gardens

SG180QJ

Bryants Edge

SG180ED

Potton Road

SG180FU

Presland Drive

SG180HA

Winston Crescent

SG188AR

Hitchin Street

SG180DA

Brunswick Close

SG180LR

Lawrence Road

SG180LP

Lawrence Road

SG180EH

Winston Crescent

SG188HY

Exeter Close

SG188HU

Ely Croft

SG180HY

Sycamore Close

SG180AA

Fairfield Road

SG188UU

Hitchin Street

SG180JE

High Street

SG180LT

Lawrence Road