Birch Road, Biggleswade, SG18 0BW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG18 0BW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.2%	51.8%	-2.4%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	45.8%	48.2%	2.4%	49.0%	-0.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	29.9%	30.2%	0.3%	37.9%	-7.7%
Married: Opposite sex	50.4%	46.7%	-3.7%	44.2%	2.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	2.6%	2.1%	-0.5%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	14.1%	12.4%	-1.7%	9.1%	3.3%
Widowed	3%	7.9%	4.9%	6.1%	1.8%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	46.8%	46.9%	0.1%	48.4%	-1.5%
Good health	35.5%	35.2%	-0.3%	33.6%	1.6%
Fair health	14%	13%	-1.0%	12.7%	0.3%
Bad health	2.7%	4.6%	1.9%	4.0%	0.6%
Very bad health	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	22.6%	17.6%	-5.0%	18.2%	-0.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	20.1%	13.1%	-7.0%	9.6%	3.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.1%	13.5%	-6.6%	13.4%	0.1%
Apprenticeship	6.4%	7.8%	1.4%	5.3%	2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.1%	19.2%	8.1%	16.9%	2.3%
Degree or Similar	15.8%	27.3%	11.5%	33.8%	-6.5%
Other	3.8%	1.6%	-2.2%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.1%	-0.8%
Indian	0%	1%	1.0%	3.1%	-2.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	3.7%	0%	-3.7%	2.5%	-2.5%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2%	1.9%	-0.1%	0.9%	1.0%
White	93%	95.1%	2.1%	81.4%	13.7%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.4%	95.1%	1.7%	83.2%	11.9%
European Union	2%	2.9%	0.9%	6.1%	-3.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	3.3%	0.3%	-3.0%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93%	95.1%	2.1%	83.2%	11.9%
10+ Years	0%	4.5%	4.5%	9.8%	-5.3%
5-10 Years	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.7%	0%	-4.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.8%	76.7%	1.1%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	19.6%	13.5%	6.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.6%	37.2%	10.4%
Christian	43.3%	46.2%	-2.9%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Jewish	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Muslim	2.3%	6.5%	-4.2%
Sikh	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.2%	6.0%	-1.8%

Safety

Is Birch Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birch Road was 78.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.5% higher than the Biggleswade East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Birch Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Biggleswade East and the 205th highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£48,300

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in SG18 0BW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Birch Road are based on 6 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Mid Bedfordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Birch Road, Biggleswade, SG18 0BW

Estimated Average Property Prices for SG18 0BW

Average Price
£349,872

Semi-Detached
£386,846

Terraced
£327,688

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Birch Road

Average Price
£352,346

Semi-Detached
£420,945

Terraced
£318,046

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Birch Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Birch Road, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£291,000	2021-04-27	£342,117
5 Birch Road, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£265,000	2019-11-05	£326,546
3 Birch Road, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£259,000	2016-08-12	£335,716
8 Birch Road, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£168,000	2011-10-18	£317,402
10 Birch Road, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£174,000	2010-12-13	£323,956

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SG18 0BW

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	81
Retired	59
Part-Time Employee	41
Self-Employed	25
Looking after home or family	11
Unemployed	10
Student (economically inactive)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Human health and social work activities	23
Manufacturing	21
Education	18
Construction	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Transport and storage	9
Other	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Information and communication	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Andrew's CofE VC Lower School Brunts Lane , SG18 0LY	3out of 4	279 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lawnside Academy Lawnside , SG18 0LX	2out of 4	726 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Caldecote Church of England Academy Manor Place , Upper Caldecote SG18 9DA	1out of 4	2,503 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Langford Village Academy Church Street , Langford SG18 9QA	3out of 4	3,920 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Sutton CofE VA Lower School High Street , SG19 2NE	4out of 4	4,335 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Biggleswade Academy Mead End , SG18 8JU	3out of 4	1,652 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stratton Upper School Eagle Farm Road , SG18 8JB	2out of 4	1,268 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Edward Peake CofE VC Middle School Potton Road , SG18 0EJ	3out of 4	1,211 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ivel Valley School Hitchmead Road , SG18 0NL	3out of 4	1,146 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
OneSchool Global UK - Biggleswade Campus The Oaks , Potton Road SG18 0EP	- not rated	2,525 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Thai Rice Ltd	51 Sun Street, Biggleswade	185 yd
The Gardeners Arms	37 Potton Road, Biggleswade	301 yd
New Jade Garden	100 Shortmead Street, Biggleswade	426 yd
Biggles Lounge	4-6 Shortmead Street, Biggleswade	426 yd
Stairway Music Bar & Kitchen	67 High Street, Biggleswade	545 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Biggleswade Town Cricket Club	Lindsell Memorial Pavilion, Fairfield Recreation Ground	463 yd
Biggleswade United Football Club	Football Club, Fairfield Road	463 yd
Biggleswade United Working Mens Club	10 Church Street, Biggleswade	533 yd
The Golden Pheasant	71 High Street, Biggleswade	557 yd
The Rose Inn	75 High Street, Biggleswade	557 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sheff's Fish & Chips	30 Sun Street, Biggleswade	263 yd
Classic Foods PVT Ltd	9 Abbots Walk, Biggleswade	546 yd
Nuxie's Kitchen	75 High Street, Biggleswade	548 yd
Indian Spice	81A High Street, Biggleswade	557 yd
Periasta	81 High Street, Biggleswade	567 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Iceland	Units 2 and 3, 22 Market Square		630 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Biggleswade Town Cricket Club FAIRFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	428 yd
Biggleswade United Fc (Second Meadow) FAIRFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	532 yd
Keytone Leisure Ltd (Closed) 10a 10a High Street	health and fitness suite	631 yd
Biggleswade Conservative Tennis Club ST. ANDREWS STREET	tennis courts	708 yd
Stratton Way Recreation Ground STRATTON WAY	grass pitches	1,044 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	219.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SG18 0BW