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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 £325,000 (around £390 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £250,000 and £400,000. 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: £325,000
Price per sq ft: £390
Sales (last 12 months): 193
Typical range (middle 50%): £250K – £400K

Based on 193 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £390 per square foot) in Biggleswade West area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £670,000.

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
Detached33£500,000£392
Semi-Detached62£365,000£393
Terraced66£290,000£411
Flats32£157,500£282

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£360,000£290,000
2026£462,500£166,000£370,000£291,000
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

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All postcodesin Biggleswade West

SG188AR

Hitchin Street

SG188FR

London Road

SG180DX

Potton Road

SG188JA

Back Street

SG188PB

Holme Court Avenue

SG180HG

Ash Grove

SG181BE

Biggleswade West

SG188JP

Mead End

SG180DF

Redman Gardens

SG180LX

Lawnside

SG188HR

Lincoln Crescent

SG180EH

Winston Crescent

SG180EB

Potton Road

SG180LP

Lawrence Road

SG189ST

London Road

SG180LR

Lawrence Road

SG188PF

Holme Court Avenue

SG188ED

London Road

SG188DE

Holme Crescent

SG180HA

Winston Crescent

SG180LS

Lawrence Road

SG188EB

London Road

SG188BY

Blunham Road

SG180NQ

Brunswick Place

SG180AZ

Sand Lane

SG180LA

High Street

SG188FQ

London Road

SG188NY

The Rowlands

SG180AN

Ivel Gardens

SG188FP

London Road

SG188HF

Harrier Close

SG180LB

Carter Meadow

SG180EU

Winston Crescent

SG180PN

Wakes Row

SG188ET

London Road

SG180LL

Chestnut Avenue

SG180ET

Winston Crescent

SG180HE

Hawthorn Close

SG180FW

Chapel Fields

SG180PT

The Baulk

SG180EQ

Beech Avenue

SG180HJ

Drove Road

SG188AH

Station Road

SG180JN

Ashley Gardens

SG180JJ

Mountbatten Drive

SG180DB

Havelock Road

SG188FN

Barn Field Close

SG188DJ

Saffron Road

SG180FF

Church Street

SG180BU

Wilsheres Road

SG188EA

Kingfisher Close

SG188QD

Tennyson Avenue

SG188JR

Mead End

SG188LE

Coppice Mead

SG180PY

Dodimead Way

SG180BB

Shortmead Street

SG180EE

Maple Close

SG180AL

Shortmead Street

SG180HB

Winston Crescent

SG180AD

Furzenhall Road

SG180LD

High Street

SG188LJ

Dells Lane

SG180AW

Wharf Mews

SG188LY

Derwent Avenue

SG180DU

Potton Road

SG188DB

Holme Crescent

SG188LP

Dells Lane

SG180DA

Brunswick Close

SG188NH

Eldon Way

SG189TH

London Road

SG189JU

Langford Road

SG180QE

Jemmett Grove

SG188DF

Holme Crescent

SG180LY

Brunts Lane

SG188DW

Foundry Lane

SG188PJ

London Road

SG189TB

London Road

SG180HY

Sycamore Close

SG180BG

Gladstone Close

SG188JE

Ripon Court

SG180LF

Biggleswade West

SG189SS

Hill Lane

SG188HE

Osprey Road

SG188BX

Prospect Place

SG188BL

Hitchin Street

SG180QF

Brookbanks

SG180FB

High Street

SG188BA

St Andrews Street

SG188HN

Dells Lane

SG180FG

Fairfield Road

SG180ED

Potton Road

SG188BQ

Mill Close

SG188EN

Swanbourne Close

SG180AS

Elphick Court

SG188PQ

Courtlands Drive

SG180HT

Urban Way

SG188LZ

Derwent Avenue

SG189JX

Langford Road

SG189SN

London Road

SG181AS

Station Road