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Kingfisher Close is in Biggleswade and in Mid Bedfordshire district. SG18 8EA 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 Kingfisher Close, Biggleswade, SG18 8EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SG18 8DX, SG18 8DU, SG18 8HH, SG18 8DZ, SG18 8HE, SG18 8HQ, SG18 8DY, SG18 8HG, SG18 8DS.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG18 8EA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.1%51.8%2.7% 51.0% 0.8%
Male50.9%48.2%-2.7% 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.

In the immediate vicinity of SG18 8EA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single30.2%28.5%-1.7% 37.9% -9.4%
Married: Opposite sex55.1%54.5%-0.6% 44.2% 10.3%
Separated0.9%1.5%0.6% 2.2% -0.7%
Divorced8%10.5%2.5% 9.1% 1.4%
Widowed5.8%5%-0.8% 6.1% -1.1%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health51.7%44.7%-7.0% 48.4% -3.7%
Good health34.6%43.9%9.3% 33.6% 10.3%
Fair health9.3%8.5%-0.8% 12.7% -4.2%
Bad health4.1%2.4%-1.7% 4.0% -1.6%
Very bad health0.4%0.4%0.0% 1.2% -0.8%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications11.6%10.9%-0.7% 18.2% -7.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 19.1%8.9%-10.2% 9.6% -0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels18.7%17.8%-0.9% 13.4% 4.4%
Apprenticeship7.1%8.4%1.3% 5.3% 3.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.9%15.8%2.9% 16.9% -1.1%
Degree or Similar27.6%35.1%7.5% 33.8% 1.3%
Other3.1%3%-0.1% 2.8% 0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%0.4%0.4% 1.1% -0.7%
Other Asian0.4%0%-0.4% 1.6% -1.6%
Black African0.4%0%-0.4% 2.5% -2.5%
Black Caribbean1.1%0%-1.1% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and Asian0.4%1.2%0.8% 0.8% 0.4%
Mixed White and African0%0.4%0.4% 0.4% 0.0%
Mixed Other0.4%0.8%0.4% 0.8% 0.0%
White97.4%96.7%-0.7% 81.4% 15.3%
Other0%0.4%0.4% 1.6% -1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom97.4%94.7%-2.7% 83.2% 11.5%
European Union0.4%4.1%3.7% 6.1% -2.0%
Africa0.4%0%-0.4% 2.7% -2.7%
Middle East and Asia0.4%0.8%0.4% 5.6% -4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.5%0.4%-1.1% 1.3% -0.9%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK97.4%94.7%-2.7% 83.2% 11.5%
10+ Years0%3.7%3.7% 9.8% -6.1%
5-10 Years0.4%1.6%1.2% 2.9% -1.3%
2-5 Years0.7%0%-0.7% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years1.5%0%-1.5% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom82.1% 76.7% 5.4%
Lithuania1.6% 0.3% 1.3%
Poland1.6% 1.3% 0.3%
Other EU countries0.4% 1.5% -1.1%
Middle East0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Central and South America0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
No passport held13.4% 13.5% -0.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion43.7% 37.2% 6.5%
Christian50.2% 46.2% 4.0%
Muslim0.4% 6.5% -6.1%
Not answered5.7% 6.0% -0.3%

Safety

Is Kingfisher Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingfisher Close was 16.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.4% lower than the Biggleswade East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Kingfisher Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Biggleswade East and the 122nd lowest crime rate of 874 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.



🔎 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 8EA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Kingfisher Close are based on 13 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 Kingfisher Close, Biggleswade, SG18 8EA

Estimated Average Property Prices for SG18 8EA

Average Price
£394,463
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£394,463
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kingfisher Close

Average Price
£418,915
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£418,915
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kingfisher CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
1 Kingfisher Close, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire
Detached, an established residential building
£375,0002025-05-19 £383,955
4 Kingfisher Close, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire
Detached, an established residential building
£125,0002023-09-06 £132,467
1 Kingfisher Close, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire
Detached, an established residential building
£320,0002022-05-09 £350,298
16 Kingfisher Close, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire
Detached, an established residential building
£345,0002018-11-27 £403,874
9 Kingfisher Close, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire
Detached, an established residential building
£265,0002011-10-20 £496,694
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SG18 8EA

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee80
Retired46
Part-Time Employee22
Self-Employed16
Unemployed13
Looking after home or family9
Long-Term Sick or disabled6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5
Other4
Student (economically inactive)0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles36
Manufacturing23
Human health and social work activities17
Education16
Construction14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security12
Professional, scientific and technical activities10
Accommodation and food service activities9
Other7
Administrative and support service activities6
Transport and storage6
Information and communication5
Financial and insurance activities4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 3

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Lawns Nursery School
The Baulk , SG18 0PT
- not rated 1,052 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School
Brunts Lane , SG18 0LY
3out of 4 937 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Biggleswade Academy
Mead End , SG18 8JU
3out of 4 1,142 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Lawnside Lower School
Lawnside , SG18 0LX
- not rated 1,156 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Lawnside Academy
Lawnside , SG18 0LX
3out of 4 1,156 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Southlands Lower School
Kitelands Road , SG18 8NX
- not rated 1,394 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stratton Upper School and Community College
Eagle Farm Road , SG18 8JB
- not rated 1,452 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Stratton School
Eagle Farm Road , SG18 8JB
- not rated 1,452 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Edward Peake CofE VC School
Potton Road , SG18 0EJ
- not rated 2,201 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Holmemead Middle School
Mead End , SG18 8JU
- not rated 1,142 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ivel Valley School & College
Hitchmead Road , SG18 0NL
3out of 4 1,649 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Hitchmead School
Hitchmead Road , SG18 0NL
- not rated 1,868 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
OneSchool Global UK - Biggleswade Campus
The Oaks , Potton Road SG18 0EP
- not rated 3,503 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 Food hygiene rating Distance
Goodies15 Hitchin Street, Biggleswade469 yd
O' Sarracino Pizzeria21 Bonds Lane, Biggleswade507 yd
Rosso Lounge15 Market Square, Biggleswade544 yd
Papa Johns8 High Street, Biggleswade547 yd
Subway20 Market Square, Biggleswade552 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Whistle & Flute5 Mill Lane, Biggleswade341 yd
The Pembroke Arms29 Hitchin Street, Biggleswade348 yd
Biggleswade & District Conservative ClubConservative Club, St Andrews Street503 yd
The White Hart23-24 Market Square, Biggleswade552 yd
Flutters Leisure LtdBingo Hall, Station Road580 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Pizza King28-28A Hitchin Street, Biggleswade394 yd
Raj Bengal22 Hitchin Street, Biggleswade413 yd
Jumbo Chinese Takeaway9 Hitchin Street, Biggleswade471 yd
Mei's Kitchen23 Hitchin Street, Biggleswade471 yd
Blaze11 Hitchin Street, Biggleswade491 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
IcelandUnits 2 and 3, 22 Market Square611 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Biggleswade Conservative Tennis Club
ST. ANDREWS STREET
tennis courts493 yd
Keytone Leisure Ltd (Closed)
10a 10a High Street
health and fitness suite558 yd
Biggleswade Town Fc
LANGFORD ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches680 yd
Lake Recreation Ground
OFF HAWESMERE CLOSE
grass pitches990 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed50.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed118.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed14.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed40 Mbit/s

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