Hazel Walk is in Biggleswade and in Mid Bedfordshire district. SG18 0HQ is located in the Biggleswade West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hazel Walk, Biggleswade, SG18 0HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG18 0HG, SG18 0HU, SG18 0HX, SG18 0HF, SG18 0HY, SG18 0EQ, SG18 0EW, SG18 0EG, SG18 0EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG18 0HQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 52.6% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 48.4% | 47.4% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 | 20.4% | 36.3% | 15.9% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.4% | 46.8% | -13.6% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 10.1% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 4.8% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 53.1% | 53.4% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 29.9% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 13.5% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.7% | 14.8% | -6.9% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.4% | 14.4% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 18.8% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 20% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 21.2% | -0.1% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.9% | 95.8% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 97.4% | 95.8% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 95.5% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.3% | 37.2% | 15.1% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hazel Walk was 51.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.8% higher than the Biggleswade East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hazel Walk has the 23rd highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Biggleswade East and the 377th highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.1%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Hazel Walk, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-02-28 | £285,975 |
| 11 Hazel Walk, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-05-20 | £309,480 |
| 19 Hazel Walk, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-04-12 | £335,051 |
| 19 Hazel Walk, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2023-03-31 | £360,490 |
| 9 Hazel Walk, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2019-04-05 | £282,398 |
SG18 0HQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 930 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnside Academy Lawnside , SG18 0LX | 2out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldecote Church of England Academy Manor Place , Upper Caldecote SG18 9DA | 1out of 4 | 2,269 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School Ivel Road , SG19 1AX | 3out of 4 | 3,705 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton CofE VA Lower School High Street , SG19 2NE | 4out of 4 | 4,136 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biggleswade Academy Mead End , SG18 8JU | 3out of 4 | 2,323 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratton Upper School Eagle Farm Road , SG18 8JB | 2out of 4 | 1,819 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandy Secondary School Engayne Avenue , SG19 1BL | 3out of 4 | 5,186 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,219 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Potton Middle School Mill Lane , SG19 2PG | 3out of 4 | 5,232 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivel Valley School Hitchmead Road , SG18 0NL | 3out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Biggleswade Campus The Oaks , Potton Road SG18 0EP | - not rated | 2,359 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gardeners Arms | 37 Potton Road, Biggleswade | 724 yd | |
| Thai Rice Ltd | 51 Sun Street, Biggleswade | 752 yd | |
| New Jade Garden | 100 Shortmead Street, Biggleswade | 999 yd | |
| Biggles Lounge | 4-6 Shortmead Street, Biggleswade | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biggleswade United Football Club | Football Club, Fairfield Road | 283 yd | |
| Biggleswade Town Cricket Club | Lindsell Memorial Pavilion, Fairfield Recreation Ground | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheff's Fish & Chips | 30 Sun Street, Biggleswade | 674 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Biggleswade United Fc (Second Meadow) FAIRFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 350 yd |
| Biggleswade Town Cricket Club FAIRFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 443 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 63.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.