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SG18 8JA

Biggleswade West

Central Bedfordshire

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

Overview

Postcode SG18 8JA 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 low crime levels, with around 28.4 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
26.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

3/10

Biggleswade West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,952 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Biggleswade West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

26.1%

Approximately 26.1% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 1 ft away from SG18 8JA.

Flood risk

No risk

Biggleswade West near SG18 8JA 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.

DistanceNameLines
0.1 mi

Biggleswade

N/A

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
446
Population density
6,544.7 per km²

Demographics

British
392
87.7%
Other White
29
6.49%
Irish
7
1.57%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
5
1.12%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
0.89%
Total population: 447

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency
53
25.12%
Other social rented
46
21.8%
Owns outright
41
19.43%
Owns with a mortgage
41
19.43%
Shared ownership
14
6.64%
Total households: 211

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)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached51£455,000
Flats21£167,500
Semi-Detached70£358,750
Terraced66£279,500

10 years price trend in Biggleswade West

Schools

In the SG18 8JA postcode area, located within Biggleswade West, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLawnside AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Andrew's CofE VC Lower SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.5 miMiddle deemed primaryBiggleswade AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0 miVK Convenience72 High Street, Biggleswade, SG18 0LJ
0.1 miIceland22 Market Place, Biggleswade, SG18 8AS
0.2 miAldiBonds Lane, Biggleswade, SG18 8AY
0.2 miLilbeaHigh Street, Central Bedfordshire, SG18 0FB
0.2 miAsdaChurch Street, Biggleswade, SG18 0JS

Data Sources

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