Postcode insights

SG18 8AZ

Biggleswade West

Central Bedfordshire

England / East of England / Central Bedfordshire / Biggleswade West / SG18 8AZ

Overview

Postcode SG18 8AZ 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 0.3 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

2.1%

Connectivity

N/A

Flood Risk

Medium

Noise Level

Low

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

2.1%

Approximately 2.1% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 245 ft away from SG18 8AZ.

Flood risk

Medium

Biggleswade West near SG18 8AZ has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Biggleswade located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Distance	Name	Lines
0.3 mi	Biggleswade	N/A

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population

290

Population density

4,178.7 per km²

Demographics

British

237

81.72%

Other White

13.79%

Irish

2.07%

White and Asian (mixed)

1.38%

Caribbean

0.69%

Total population: 290

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

38.46%

Owns outright

28.67%

Owns with a mortgage

24.48%

Other forms of private rent

4.2%

Shared ownership

2.1%

Total households: 143

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 8AZ 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	St Andrew's CofE VC Lower School	Voluntary controlled school	Good
0.5 mi	Primary	Lawnside Academy	Academy converter	Good
0.6 mi	Middle deemed primary	Biggleswade Academy	Academy converter	Good

Local amenities

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	Lilbea	High Street, Central Bedfordshire, SG18 0FB
0.2 mi	Aldi	Bonds Lane, Biggleswade, SG18 8AY
0.2 mi	Iceland	22 Market Place, Biggleswade, SG18 8AS
0.3 mi	Asda	Church Street, Biggleswade, SG18 0JS
0.3 mi	Biggleswade Express	94 Shortmead Street, Biggleswade, SG18 0AP

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	Whistle and Flute	5 Mill Lane, Biggleswade, SG18 8AZ
0.1 mi	St Andrews Room	5 St Andrew's Street, Biggleswade, SG18 8BA
0.1 mi	Conservative Club	St Andrews Street, Biggleswade, SG18 8BA
0.1 mi	Pembroke Arms	29 Hitchin Street, Biggleswade, SG18 8BE
0.2 mi	The Crown Hotel	23 High Street, Biggleswade, SG18 0JE

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	Biggleswade Masonic Centre	5 St Andrew's Street, Biggleswade, SG18 8BA
0.1 mi	BBQ Kebab & Pizza	Hitchin Street, Central Bedfordshire, SG18 8BE
0.1 mi	Raj Bengal Express	22 Hitchin Street, Biggleswade, SG18 8BE
0.1 mi	Mei's Kitchen	23 Hitchin Street, Biggleswade, SG18 8AX
0.1 mi	Goodies	15 Hitchin Street, Biggleswade, SG18 8AX

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