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Biggleswade West

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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 £305,000 (around £387 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £241,875 and £402,750. There are 2 schools in Biggleswade West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 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: £305,000
Price per sq ft: £387
Sales (last 12 months): 164
Typical range (middle 50%): £242K – £403K

Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 (about £387 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
Detached31£483,000£391
Semi-Detached41£375,000£378
Terraced64£285,000£411
Flats28£163,000£290

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£288,750
2026£462,500£176,250£370,000£272,500
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£414
2026£394£315£384£401
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.