Postcode SG18 8DF is located in an urban city, within the Biggleswade West area of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Biggleswade West area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Biggleswade West is £60,927 per year. The median sale price in Biggleswade West is £320,000 (around £389 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £248,500 and £400,000. The nearest station is Biggleswade, about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Biggleswade West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,165 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Biggleswade West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 56.2% 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.
The average income per household in Biggleswade West is £60,927 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 237 ft away from SG18 8DF.
Biggleswade West near SG18 8DF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Biggleswade located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Biggleswade | N/A | Walking directions to Biggleswade |
Based on 194 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £389 per square foot) in Biggleswade West area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £1,250,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £491,500 | £391 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £374,000 | £387 |
| Terraced | 70 | £285,000 | £411 |
| Flats | 29 | £166,000 | £295 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG18 8DF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2026 | 81, Holme Crescent, Biggleswade, SG18 8DE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 11, Berkeley Close, Biggleswade, SG18 8SY | Detached | Freehold | £435,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 119, Holme Crescent, Biggleswade, SG18 8DH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £340,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2025 | 71, Brunel Drive, Biggleswade, SG18 8BU | Terraced | Freehold | £342,500 | |
| 14 Jan 2026 | 15, South View, Biggleswade, SG18 8BZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £350,000 |
In the SG18 8DF postcode area, located within Biggleswade West, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SG18 8DF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Bonds Lane, Biggleswade, SG18 8AY | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 22 Market Place, Biggleswade, SG18 8AS | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Mead End Stores | 111a Mead End, Biggleswade, SG18 8JR | Walking directions to Mead End Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Lilbea | High Street, Central Bedfordshire, SG18 0FB | Walking directions to Lilbea |
| 0.4 mi | VK Convenience | 72 High Street, Biggleswade, SG18 0LJ | Walking directions to VK Convenience |
Annual council tax rates for Central Bedfordshire district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SG18 8DF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Hayley Whitaker
Biggleswade West - Elected 4 May 2023
Paul How
Biggleswade West - Elected 4 May 2023
Steven Watkins
Biggleswade West - Elected 4 May 2023
Richard Fuller
North Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SG18 8DF records about 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around SG18 8DF in Biggleswade West is £320,000 (about £389 per square foot) based on 194 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to SG18 8DF, including Biggleswade Academy (Good), Lawnside Academy (Good) and St Andrew's CofE VC Lower School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SG18 8DF is Biggleswade, about 361 m away.
SG18 8DF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,165 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for North Bedfordshire covering SG18 8DF is Richard Fuller (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Hayley Whitaker (Independent), Paul How (Independent) and Steven Watkins (Independent).