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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.

All postcodesin Biggleswade West

SG180HD

Northfields

SG180QA

The Baulk

SG180RU

Binder Place

SG180AL

Shortmead Street

SG180BG

Gladstone Close

SG188JD

Eagle Farm Road

SG180QG

Lawrence Road

SG189JY

Langford Road

SG188BN

Albone Way

SG180DB

Havelock Road

SG188LH

Dells Lane

SG188BF

Dilly Croft

SG180AS

Elphick Court

SG180LL

Chestnut Avenue

SG180AR

Crowther Court

SG180HH

Drove Road

SG188JE

Ripon Court

SG188BG

Kayser Court

SG180BU

Wilsheres Road

SG180NB

Rose Lane

SG180FW

Chapel Fields

SG188DT

Sandpiper Close

SG180EA

Stoneland Avenue

SG180BY

Sun Street

SG188BH

Brunel Drive

SG180PU

The Baulk

SG180DD

Anne Street

SG180AZ

Sand Lane

SG188DZ

Osprey Road

SG180LU

Lawrence Road

SG188AX

Hitchin Street

SG180RE

Parkland Place

SG180LG

Shortmead Street

SG180DF

Redman Gardens

SG180EB

Potton Road

SG180EE

Maple Close

SG180BQ

Royal Oak Close

SG180AN

Ivel Gardens

SG181BE

Biggleswade West

SG188QG

Chaucer Drive

SG180DJ

Lindsell Crescent

SG180DX

Potton Road

SG188NH

Eldon Way

SG180DY

Banks Road

SG188QD

Tennyson Avenue

SG180DE

Cedar Avenue

SG180AW

Wharf Mews

SG188HH

Kittiwake Close

SG189JT

Cow Close

SG189JU

Langford Road

SG181AS

Station Road

SG188HW

Lincoln Crescent

SG180EY

Winston Crescent

SG188AZ

Mill Lane

SG188SY

Berkeley Close

SG180PY

Dodimead Way

SG188BA

St Andrews Street

SG180QF

Brookbanks

SG188DD

Holme Crescent

SG180JW

Jubilee Gardens

SG181AP

Station Road

SG180EN

Beech Avenue

SG180FF

Church Street

SG188HX

Hereford Grove

SG180EX

Winston Crescent

SG180DT

Edward Road

SG180LN

Brigham Gardens

SG180PZ

Collings Crescent

SG180DN

Wilsheres Road

SG180AH

Trinity Close

SG188DB

Holme Crescent

SG188FN

Barn Field Close

SG188EA

Kingfisher Close

SG180AU

Victoria Place

SG180FH

Kidman Court

SG188DE

Holme Crescent

SG188BY

Blunham Road

SG188LP

Dells Lane

SG188AS

Market Square

SG180QD

Denny Rise

SG180NQ

Brunswick Place

SG180HX

Holly Close

SG180HW

Drove Road

SG180LJ

High Street

SG188QQ

Bunyan Road

SG180AJ

Potton Road

SG188EE

London Road

SG180FD

Rowletts View

SG180ES

Furzenhall Road

SG188HF

Harrier Close

SG188AQ

Market Square

SG180BS

Fairfield Road

SG180DZ

Potton Road

SG180DL

Lindsell Crescent

SG180DQ

Warren Close

SG188DF

Holme Crescent

SG180FB

High Street

SG188DP

Palace Street

SG180AG

Ivel Bury

SG188AW

Station Road