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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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. 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

Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Biggleswade West area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Biggleswade West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached23£500,000£4,219
Flats20£172,250£3,220
Semi-Detached41£375,000£3,974
Terraced64£300,000£4,537

10 years median price trend in Biggleswade West

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

All postcodes in Biggleswade West

SG188AW

Station Road

SG180JD

High Street

SG180JU

Claremont Cottages

SG180BL

Shortmead Street

SG188BQ

Mill Close

SG180EW

Poplar Close

SG180JQ

Gale Drive

SG180HJ

Drove Road

SG188AP

Market Square

SG180LD

High Street

SG180HT

Urban Way

SG180RG

Chew Meadow

SG188DH

Holme Crescent

SG180EG

Beech Avenue

SG188DR

Saffron Court

SG180LB

Carter Meadow

SG188LG

Back Street

SG181BP

Station Road

SG180LA

High Street

SG188BW

Blunham Road

SG180DU

Potton Road

SG180JY

Rose Lane

SG180RB

Rouse Place

SG188DS

Teal Road

SG188BP

Hitchin Street

SG188JA

Back Street

SG188BU

Brunel Drive

SG188ET

London Road

SG188AA

Station Road

SG180JH

High Street

SG180PT

The Baulk

SG180PS

The Avenue

SG188JF

Lichfield

SG180RF

Larkinson Avenue

SG180PR

The Baulk

SG188NL

Langford Road

SG180PN

Wakes Row

SG188AH

Station Road

SG180JA

High Street

SG180DR

Auckland Road

SG180HU

Mulberry Close

SG188DU

Bittern Drive

SG188BL

Hitchin Street

SG188QE

Dickens Court

SG188JH

Eagle Farm Road

SG180FE

Shortmead Street

SG188FQ

London Road

SG188FS

Barn Field Close

SG188DJ

Saffron Road

SG188DL

Saffron Road

SG188DX

Franklin Road

SG180HR

Nursery Close

SG180FR

Sun Street

SG188FP

London Road

SG188AL

Station Road

SG188HD

Drove Road

SG180DH

Havelock Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.