Postcode SG18 8JL 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 East area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Biggleswade East is £68,999 per year. The median sale price in Biggleswade West is £325,000 (around £390 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £255,000 and £406,250. The nearest station is Biggleswade, about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Biggleswade East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,018 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Biggleswade East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Biggleswade East is £68,999 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 319 ft away from SG18 8JL.
Biggleswade East near SG18 8JL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Biggleswade | N/A | Walking directions to Biggleswade |
Based on 184 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 £1,250,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £500,000 | £391 |
| Semi-Detached | 60 | £375,000 | £386 |
| Terraced | 68 | £286,250 | £411 |
| Flats | 25 | £172,000 | £270 |
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 | £180,000 | £355,000 | £277,000 |
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 | £288 | £388 | £413 |
| 2026 | £394 | £223 | £386 | £411 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG18 8JL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2026 | 4, Playfield Close, Biggleswade, SG18 8JL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £355,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 28, Playfield Close, Biggleswade, SG18 8JL | Detached | Freehold | £550,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 14, Playfield Close, Biggleswade, SG18 8JL | Detached | Freehold | £99,700 | |
| 19 Jun 2026 | 95, Mead End, Biggleswade, SG18 8JR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £374,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 58, Mead End, Biggleswade, SG18 8JR | Terraced | Freehold | £330,000 |
In the SG18 8JL postcode area, located within Biggleswade East, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SG18 8JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mead End Stores | 111a Mead End, Biggleswade, SG18 8JR | Walking directions to Mead End Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 6 Kingsfield Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8AT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | VK Convenience | 72 High Street, Biggleswade, SG18 0LJ | Walking directions to VK Convenience |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Bonds Lane, Biggleswade, SG18 8AY | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | 22 Market Place, Biggleswade, SG18 8AS | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 8JL, 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 8JL records about 25 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 8JL in Biggleswade West is £325,000 (about £390 per square foot) based on 184 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to SG18 8JL, including Biggleswade Academy (Good), Stratton Upper School (Requires improvement) and Lawnside Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SG18 8JL is Biggleswade, about 566 m away.
SG18 8JL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,018 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 8JL 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).