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Biggleswade West

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About

Biggleswade West ward encompasses residential neighbourhoods to the west of the town centre, characterised by a mix of housing types from post-war estates to newer developments. The area is primarily residential, with local shopping parades providing essential services. Its layout includes several green spaces and playing fields integrated within the community, offering recreational areas for residents. The ward is bounded by the River Ivel to the north, providing a natural boundary and linear parkland.

A notable local feature is the presence of the Jordans Mill complex, a historic site with a working waterwheel and gardens situated along the river. Transport connections are defined by the A1 road which runs along the western edge, separating the ward from more rural land. The area functions as a self-contained suburb with direct pedestrian and road links into Biggleswade's commercial heart, maintaining a distinct separation from the surrounding agricultural landscape.

Area overview

On average Biggleswade West has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 14.2% 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 £62,426 per year. The median sale price in Biggleswade West is £322,500 (around £388 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £248,500 and £401,500. There are 3 schools in Biggleswade West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Biggleswade West

Median price: £322,500
Price per sq ft: £388
Sales (last 12 months): 190
Typical range (middle 50%): £249K – £402K

Based on 190 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 (about £388 per square foot) in Biggleswade West area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £1,250,000.

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
Detached32£491,500£391
Semi-Detached61£374,000£387
Terraced68£285,000£411
Flats29£166,000£295

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£379,995£170,000£291,000£232,500
2017£455,000£166,250£297,500£250,000
2018£429,995£245,000£305,000£249,995
2019£415,000£161,000£290,000£250,500
2020£430,000£167,000£300,000£250,000
2021£442,000£175,000£325,000£265,000
2022£460,000£187,500£350,000£290,000
2023£430,000£180,000£352,500£272,000
2024£456,500£177,000£365,000£272,500
2025£495,000£160,000£362,500£290,000
2026£450,000£176,250£355,000£275,000
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£313£306£294£323
2017£323£321£306£325
2018£332£392£336£339
2019£351£286£323£314
2020£344£291£314£342
2021£365£290£346£360
2022£398£319£376£384
2023£386£298£378£396
2024£394£297£387£395
2025£385£290£388£414
2026£391£315£386£404
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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Biggleswade West ward.

Local councillors

Hayley Whitaker

Biggleswade West - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Paul How

Biggleswade West - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Steven Watkins

Biggleswade West - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Frequently asked questions about Biggleswade West

What is the average house price in Biggleswade West?

The median sale price in Biggleswade West is £322,500 (about £388 per square foot) based on 190 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Biggleswade West?

Biggleswade West has 3 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

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 19,102 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 £62,426 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Biggleswade West?

Biggleswade West is represented by 3 elected councillors: Hayley Whitaker (Independent), Paul How (Independent) and Steven Watkins (Independent).

All postcodesin Biggleswade West

SG188LA

Coopers Close

SG188LT

Windermere Drive

SG180FU

Presland Drive

SG180PS

The Avenue

SG188DA

Holme Crescent

SG180HF

Walnut Close

SG180RG

Chew Meadow

SG189RN

Victoria Place

SG180BN

Sun Street

SG180EZ

Winston Crescent

SG188LD

Dells Lane

SG180EG

Beech Avenue

SG180EX

Winston Crescent

SG188DH

Holme Crescent

SG188AP

Market Square

SG188DL

Saffron Road

SG180EF

Pine Close

SG180ES

Furzenhall Road

SG180DD

Anne Street

SG189JZ

Holme Mills

SG188DD

Holme Crescent

SG188DX

Franklin Road

SG188BW

Blunham Road

SG180LT

Lawrence Road

SG180JE

High Street

SG188LR

Windermere Drive

SG188BU

Brunel Drive

SG188NT

Kitelands Road

SG188BT

Brunel Drive

SG180HR

Nursery Close

SG188JN

Mead End

SG188NZ

The Rowlands

SG188AG

York Close

SG188HJ

Windermere Drive

SG188NS

Kitelands Road

SG188LG

Back Street

SG188BE

Hitchin Street

SG188AZ

Mill Lane

SG188AW

Station Road

SG188DP

Palace Street

SG180QL

Reynolds Close

SG180DS

Lime Tree Walk

SG188AQ

Market Square

SG188DY

Mallard Walk

SG188LF

Broadmead

SG188HG

Heron Close

SG180RQ

Soundy Paddock

SG180QJ

Bryants Edge

SG188PS

London Road Trading Estate

SG180DL

Lindsell Crescent

SG180JH

High Street

SG180RU

Binder Place

SG180HU

Mulberry Close

SG180LG

Shortmead Street

SG188HA

London Road

SG180PR

The Baulk

SG188QF

Byron Close

SG180RF

Larkinson Avenue

SG188AY

Bonds Lane

SG180BQ

Royal Oak Close

SG180LN

Brigham Gardens

SG189JT

Cow Close

SG188UU

Hitchin Street

SG189JY

Langford Road

SG180BL

Shortmead Street

SG188HX

Hereford Grove

SG188EL

London Road

SG188DS

Teal Road

SG188BB

St Andrews Close

SG180AP

Shortmead Street

SG180RA

Chestnut Avenue

SG188DU

Bittern Drive

SG189SR

London Road

SG180JD

High Street

SG180GX

Vickers Close

SG180JT

Rose Lane

SG188PD

Holme Court Avenue

SG188AX

Hitchin Street

SG180JQ

Gale Drive

SG180QD

Denny Rise

SG188LS

Windermere Drive

SG188QN

Grasmere Road

SG180DN

Wilsheres Road

SG188PA

Holme Court Avenue

SG180DE

Cedar Avenue

SG188DT

Sandpiper Close

SG188PE

Holme Court Avenue

SG188NF

Apple Tree Close

SG188AJ

Station Road

SG180BW

Birch Road

SG181BH

Station Road

SG180HQ

Hazel Walk

SG180DG

Boothey Close

SG180FR

Sun Street

SG180AQ

Barnett Close

SG188JS

Oak Crescent

SG180QG

Lawrence Road

SG188BZ

South View

SG180DT

Edward Road

SG180JL

High Street