Harrier Close is in Biggleswade and in Mid Bedfordshire district. SG18 8HF is located in the Biggleswade West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1981-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harrier Close, Biggleswade, SG18 8HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG18 8BG, SG18 8HG, SG18 8HE, SG18 8HQ, SG18 8BP, SG18 8BX, SG18 8HH, SG18 8WP, SG18 8SY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG18 8HF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 48.3% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 52% | 51.7% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 38.4% | 37.5% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 43.7% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 11.3% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (87.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.8% | 50.3% | -6.5% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 37.1% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 9.8% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 11.6% | 12% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 10.7% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 15.8% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 16% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 37% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.4% | 88.6% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 89.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.9% | 89.5% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 89.5% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0.9% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harrier Close was 65.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.9% higher than the Biggleswade East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Harrier Close has the 17th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Biggleswade East and the 283rd highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Harrier Close, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-01-27 | £298,498 |
| 8 Harrier Close, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £271,500 | 2024-04-26 | £293,886 |
| 15 Harrier Close, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-06-15 | £299,290 |
| 11 Harrier Close, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2022-01-21 | £327,860 |
| 16 Harrier Close, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-11-26 | £368,142 |
SG18 8HF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
SG18 8HF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 208 |
| Part-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 68 |
| Education | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Construction | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 11 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| 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 | 1,078 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnside Academy Lawnside , SG18 0LX | 2out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langford Village Academy Church Street , Langford SG18 9QA | 3out of 4 | 2,583 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldecote Church of England Academy Manor Place , Upper Caldecote SG18 9DA | 1out of 4 | 2,925 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southill Lower School School Lane , Southill SG18 9JA | 3out of 4 | 4,614 yd | Community 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 | 1,102 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 | 1,494 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 | 2,308 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 | 1,718 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Biggleswade Campus The Oaks , Potton Road SG18 0EP | - not rated | 3,600 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodies | 15 Hitchin Street, Biggleswade | 612 yd | |
| Cravin Coffee | Railway Station, Station Road | 619 yd | |
| O' Sarracino Pizzeria | 21 Bonds Lane, Biggleswade | 626 yd | |
| Rosso Lounge | 15 Market Square, Biggleswade | 674 yd | |
| Subway | 20 Market Square, Biggleswade | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pembroke Arms | 29 Hitchin Street, Biggleswade | 484 yd | |
| Whistle & Flute | 5 Mill Lane, Biggleswade | 538 yd | |
| Flutters Leisure Ltd | Bingo Hall, Station Road | 624 yd | |
| The White Hart | 23-24 Market Square, Biggleswade | 684 yd | |
| Biggleswade & District Conservative Club | Conservative Club, St Andrews Street | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza King | 28-28A Hitchin Street, Biggleswade | 535 yd | |
| Raj Bengal | 22 Hitchin Street, Biggleswade | 558 yd | |
| Jumbo Chinese Takeaway | 9 Hitchin Street, Biggleswade | 615 yd | |
| Mei's Kitchen | 23 Hitchin Street, Biggleswade | 615 yd | |
| Blaze | 11 Hitchin Street, Biggleswade | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Units 2 and 3, 22 Market Square | 725 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Biggleswade Town Fc LANGFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 494 yd |
| Biggleswade Conservative Tennis Club ST. ANDREWS STREET | tennis courts | 687 yd |
| Keytone Leisure Ltd (Closed) 10a 10a High Street | health and fitness suite | 723 yd |
| Lake Recreation Ground OFF HAWESMERE CLOSE | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Biggleswade Academy Trust (Holmemead Middle School) Mead End | grass pitches | 971 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.