Postcode insights

SG18 1AP

Biggleswade West

Central Bedfordshire

England / East of England / Central Bedfordshire / Biggleswade West / SG18 1AP

Overview

Postcode SG18 1AP is located in an urban city, within the Biggleswade West ward of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region , and forms part of the Biggleswade West area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 146.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Biggleswade West is £48,300 per year. The nearest station is Biggleswade located about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

146

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

6/10

Social housing

3.5%

Connectivity

N/A

Flood Risk

N/A

Noise Level

Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Biggleswade West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,594 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Biggleswade West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 146.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

3.5%

Approximately 3.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income of residents in Biggleswade West is £48,300 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 180 ft away from SG18 1AP.

Flood risk

N/A

Biggleswade West near SG18 1AP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Biggleswade located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Distance	Name	Lines
0.1 mi	Biggleswade	N/A

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population

256

Population density

5,245.9 per km²

Demographics

British

224

87.5%

Other White

3.12%

African

2.34%

Indian

1.56%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

1.17%

Total population: 256

Housing

Owns outright

33.8%

Private landlord or letting agency

33.1%

Owns with a mortgage

26.76%

Other forms of private rent

2.82%

Other social rented

2.82%

Total households: 142

Property prices in Biggleswade West

Based on 208 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Biggleswade West area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £835,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	51	£455,000	£342,500	£428,750	£562,500	£638,750
Flats	21	£167,500	£77,500	£110,000	£215,000	£265,000
Semi-Detached	70	£358,750	£208,950	£320,375	£403,750	£471,650
Terraced	66	£279,500	£205,275	£250,000	£322,500	£395,000

10 years price trend in Biggleswade West

Schools

In the SG18 1AP postcode area, located within Biggleswade West, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Distance	Phase	Name	Type	Rating
0.3 mi	Primary	Lawnside Academy	Academy converter	Good
0.3 mi	Primary	St Andrew's CofE VC Lower School	Voluntary controlled school	Good
0.5 mi	Middle deemed primary	Biggleswade Academy	Academy converter	Good

Local amenities

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	Iceland	22 Market Place, Biggleswade, SG18 8AS
0.1 mi	Aldi	Bonds Lane, Biggleswade, SG18 8AY
0.1 mi	VK Convenience	72 High Street, Biggleswade, SG18 0LJ
0.1 mi	Lilbea	High Street, Central Bedfordshire, SG18 0FB
0.2 mi	Asda	Church Street, Biggleswade, SG18 0JS

Distance	Name	Address
0 mi	Drink Biggleswade	Station Road, Central Bedfordshire, SG18 8AH
0 mi	The White Hart	23-24 Market Square, Biggleswade, SG18 8AS
0.1 mi	Blu	High Street, Central Bedfordshire, SG18 0LJ
0.1 mi	The Golden Pheasant	71 High Street, Biggleswade, SG18 0JH
0.1 mi	The Rose	High Street, Central Bedfordshire, SG18 0JH

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	Subway	20 Market Square, Biggleswade, SG18 8AS
0.1 mi	Pera Kitchen	50 High Street, Biggleswade, SG18 0LJ
0.1 mi	Cafe Mocha	59 High Street, Biggleswade, SG18 0JH
0.1 mi	Stairway Music Bar & Kitchen	67 High Street, Biggleswade, SG18 0JH
0.1 mi	Periasta	81 High Street, Biggleswade, SG18 0LA

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	Biggleswade Pharmacy	22 Market Square, Biggleswade, SG18 8AP
0.1 mi	Boots	9 Market Square, Biggleswade, SG18 8AS
0.1 mi	Savers	Hitchin Street, Central Bedfordshire, SG18 8AP