Rankins Court is in Biggleswade and in Mid Bedfordshire district. SG18 0LQ is located in the Biggleswade West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rankins Court, Biggleswade, SG18 0LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG18 0BH, SG18 0BB, SG18 0AR, SG18 0AF, SG18 0RE, SG18 0AG, SG18 0BA, SG18 0BN, SG18 0BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG18 0LQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 52.3% | 54% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 47.7% | 46% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 | 23.5% | 36.8% | 13.3% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 33.8% | -14.3% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 13.9% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 17% | 12.6% | -4.4% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
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 | 45.2% | 38% | -7.2% | 48.4% | -10.4% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 37.7% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 15.6% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 7.2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 21.1% | 17.9% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 12.8% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 14.1% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 11.5% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.1% | 32.9% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.1% | 91.2% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 9.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 93.1% | 92.7% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 92.7% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rankins Court was 47.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.4% lower than the Biggleswade East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rankins Court has the 25th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Biggleswade East and the 415th highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Rankins Court, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2022-02-17 | £275,221 |
| 1 Rankins Court, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2011-03-11 | £227,448 |
| 3 Rankins Court, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2009-11-06 | £223,454 |
| 1 Rankins Court, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2004-03-19 | £295,471 |
| 1 Rankins Court, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2002-02-08 | £266,303 |
SG18 0LQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Other | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 280 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnside Academy Lawnside , SG18 0LX | 2out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldecote Church of England Academy Manor Place , Upper Caldecote SG18 9DA | 1out of 4 | 2,184 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langford Village Academy Church Street , Langford SG18 9QA | 3out of 4 | 3,788 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School Ivel Road , SG19 1AX | 3out of 4 | 4,386 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | 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 | 1,786 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 | 1,553 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,588 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,490 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Biggleswade Campus The Oaks , Potton Road SG18 0EP | - not rated | 2,893 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Rice Ltd | 51 Sun Street, Biggleswade | 201 yd | |
| New Jade Garden | 100 Shortmead Street, Biggleswade | 212 yd | |
| Biggles Lounge | 4-6 Shortmead Street, Biggleswade | 212 yd | |
| Vamos | 5 High Street, Biggleswade | 473 yd | |
| The Courtyard Centre | 6 High Street, Biggleswade | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Hotel | 23 High Street, Biggleswade | 489 yd | |
| Biggleswade United Working Mens Club | 10 Church Street, Biggleswade | 514 yd | |
| Biggleswade & District Conservative Club | Conservative Club, St Andrews Street | 534 yd | |
| Biggleswade Town Cricket Club | Lindsell Memorial Pavilion, Fairfield Recreation Ground | 536 yd | |
| Biggleswade United Football Club | Football Club, Fairfield Road | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheff's Fish & Chips | 30 Sun Street, Biggleswade | 164 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | 19A High Street, Biggleswade | 501 yd | |
| Classic Foods PVT Ltd | 9 Abbots Walk, Biggleswade | 503 yd | |
| Beego's Sandwich Bar | 32 High Street, Biggleswade | 532 yd | |
| Greggs | 3 Market Square, Biggleswade | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Units 2 and 3, 22 Market Square | 621 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Biggleswade Town Cricket Club FAIRFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 386 yd |
| Biggleswade United Fc (Second Meadow) FAIRFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| Keytone Leisure Ltd (Closed) 10a 10a High Street | health and fitness suite | 518 yd |
| Biggleswade Conservative Tennis Club ST. ANDREWS STREET | tennis courts | 530 yd |
| American Golf Driving Range HILL LANE | golf | 752 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.