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Maunder Avenue is in Biggleswade and in Central Bedfordshire district. SG18 8GL is located in the Biggleswade East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 2012-12-01.

StreetScan combines information about Maunder Avenue, Biggleswade, SG18 8GL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SG18 8GQ, SG18 8GP, SG18 8GS, SG18 8GN, SG18 8GR, SG18 8GT, SG18 0GN, SG18 8GJ, SG18 0GJ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG18 8GL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.3%50.7%1.4% 51.0% -0.3%
Male50.7%49.3%-1.4% 49.0% 0.3%

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 8GL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.2% 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)
Single31.1%37.4%6.3% 37.9% -0.5%
Married: Opposite sex60.7%53.2%-7.5% 44.2% 9.0%
Married: Same sex0.6%1%0.4% 0.3% 0.7%
Separated1.7%1%-0.7% 2.2% -1.2%
Divorced5.1%6.4%1.3% 9.1% -2.7%
Widowed0.9%1%0.1% 6.1% -5.1%

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 (93.6%) 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 health64.7%63.6%-1.1% 48.4% 15.2%
Good health26.7%30%3.3% 33.6% -3.6%
Fair health6.7%6.4%-0.3% 12.7% -6.3%
Bad health1.5%0%-1.5% 4.0% -4.0%
Very bad health0.4%0%-0.4% 1.2% -1.2%

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.

In the area around SG18 8GL this area, 7.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications8.5%7.9%-0.6% 18.2% -10.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 16.5%8.4%-8.1% 9.6% -1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels20.8%13.3%-7.5% 13.4% -0.1%
Apprenticeship3.4%3%-0.4% 5.3% -2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels14.5%21.7%7.2% 16.9% 4.8%
Degree or Similar33.9%45.8%11.9% 33.8% 12.0%
Other2.3%0%-2.3% 2.8% -2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.2%0%-0.2% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese0%3.2%3.2% 0.7% 2.5%
Indian2.5%4.6%2.1% 3.1% 1.5%
Pakistani1%3.9%2.9% 2.7% 1.2%
Other Asian0.4%0.4%0.0% 1.6% -1.2%
Black African0.2%3.5%3.3% 2.5% 1.0%
Black Caribbean0.4%1.1%0.7% 1.0% 0.1%
Other Black0%0.4%0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Mixed White and Asian0.6%0.4%-0.2% 0.8% -0.4%
Mixed White and African0%1.1%1.1% 0.4% 0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%1.4%1.4% 0.9% 0.5%
Mixed Other0.2%1.1%0.9% 0.8% 0.3%
White94.2%79.3%-14.9% 81.4% -2.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.2%0%-0.2% 0.1% -0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom94.2%85.3%-8.9% 83.2% 2.1%
European Union1.7%6.3%4.6% 6.1% 0.2%
Rest of Europe0.2%0.7%0.5% 0.8% -0.1%
Africa1.3%2.1%0.8% 2.7% -0.6%
Middle East and Asia2.3%3.5%1.2% 5.6% -2.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.4%1.4%1.0% 1.3% 0.1%
Oceania0%0.7%0.7% 0.3% 0.4%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK93.9%85.9%-8.0% 83.2% 2.7%
10+ Years0.2%9.2%9.0% 9.8% -0.6%
5-10 Years0.4%1.4%1.0% 2.9% -1.5%
2-5 Years1.7%1.4%-0.3% 2.2% -0.8%
Less than 2 years3.8%2.1%-1.7% 1.9% 0.2%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom83.9% 76.7% 7.2%
Italy0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
Poland2.5% 1.3% 1.2%
Other EU countries2.5% 1.5% 1.0%
Other Europe0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Central and Western Africa1.4% 0.3% 1.1%
Eastern Asia0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Southern Asia0.7% 1.2% -0.5%
Oceania0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
No passport held7.1% 13.5% -6.4%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion45.3% 37.2% 8.1%
Christian40.7% 46.2% -5.5%
Hindu1.4% 1.7% -0.3%
Muslim3.9% 6.5% -2.6%
Sikh3.2% 0.9% 2.3%
Not answered5.6% 6.0% -0.4%

Safety

Is Maunder Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maunder Avenue was 26.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.2% lower than the Biggleswade East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Maunder Avenue has the 19th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Biggleswade East and the 234th lowest crime rate of 874 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.9%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£55,700
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in SG18 8GL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Maunder Avenue are based on 50 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Central Bedfordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Maunder Avenue, Biggleswade, SG18 8GL

Estimated Average Property Prices for SG18 8GL

Average Price
£420,724
Semi-Detached
£363,773
Terraced
£374,244
Detached
£490,572
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Maunder Avenue

Average Price
£441,478
Semi-Detached
£390,614
Terraced
£385,237
Detached
£503,293
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Maunder AvenueStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
51 Maunder Avenue, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£335,0002025-07-09 £340,260
45 Maunder Avenue, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£380,0002025-02-17 £397,100
49 Maunder Avenue, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£360,0002024-10-02 £379,044
35 Maunder Avenue, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire
Detached, an established residential building
£191,2212024-09-26 £202,019
23 Maunder Avenue, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£148,0002023-11-15 £160,104
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SG18 8GL

Employment

SG18 8GL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee115
Part-Time Employee28
Retired21
Self-Employed17
Looking after home or family7
Other5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5
Student (economically inactive)3
Unemployed1
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles48
Manufacturing35
Construction26
Human health and social work activities25
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security25
Professional, scientific and technical activities22
Education20
Financial and insurance activities16
Other11
Transport and storage11
Information and communication10
Administrative and support service activities10
Accommodation and food service activities8
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities3
Real estate activities2

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Lawns Nursery School
The Baulk , SG18 0PT
- not rated 1,110 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lawnside Lower School
Lawnside , SG18 0LX
- not rated 993 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Lawnside Academy
Lawnside , SG18 0LX
3out of 4 993 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Biggleswade Academy
Mead End , SG18 8JU
3out of 4 1,506 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School
Brunts Lane , SG18 0LY
3out of 4 1,669 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Southlands Lower School
Kitelands Road , SG18 8NX
- not rated 1,719 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 730 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Stratton School
Eagle Farm Road , SG18 8JB
- not rated 730 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Edward Peake CofE VC School
Potton Road , SG18 0EJ
- not rated 805 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 1,506 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Potton Middle School
Mill Lane , SG19 2PG
- not rated 5,045 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Sandye Place Academy
Park Road , SG19 1JD
- not rated 5,459 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sandye Place Middle School
Park Road , SG19 1JD
- not rated 5,459 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hitchmead School
Hitchmead Road , SG18 0NL
- not rated 243 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ivel Valley School & College
Hitchmead Road , SG18 0NL
3out of 4 465 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
OneSchool Global UK - Biggleswade Campus
The Oaks , Potton Road SG18 0EP
- not rated 1,591 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
Millers Coffee HouseKiosk, Sullivan Court199 yd
Fireaway Biggleswade LtdUnit 2 Purcell Place, Sullivan Court240 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Percys at the LighthouseRetail Unit 3, Purcell Place240 yd
Saxon Fish & Chips8 Kingsfield Road, Biggleswade979 yd
Oriental Express7 Kingsfield Road, Biggleswade982 yd
TGF PizzasUnit 1The Saxon Centre, Kingsfield Road1,055 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury'sRetail Unit 1, Purcell Place240 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Ivel Valley School
HITCHMEAD ROAD
grass pitches246 yd
St Andrews Lower School East
Bantock Way
grass pitches342 yd
Stratton Way Recreation Ground
STRATTON WAY
grass pitches395 yd
Edward Peake C Of E Middle School
POTTON ROAD
grass pitches549 yd
Stratton Upper School
EAGLE FARM ROAD
grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts567 yd
Eagle Farm Road Recreation Ground
EAGLE FARM ROAD
grass pitches911 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 71.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 71.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 71.9%

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 speed72.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed170.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed28.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed115 Mbit/s

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