Holme Court Avenue is in Biggleswade and in Mid Bedfordshire district. SG18 8PE 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 Holme Court Avenue, Biggleswade, SG18 8PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG18 8NZ, SG18 8PA, SG18 8NX, SG18 8PH, SG18 8NT, SG18 8PQ, SG18 8PG, SG18 9SS, SG18 8NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG18 8PE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.4% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49% | 49.6% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 8PE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.7% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 13.5% | 14.7% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -23.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.2% | 59.7% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 15.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9.5% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 13.5% | 13.7% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
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 | 32.8% | 36.1% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -12.3% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 35.7% | -4.5% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 19.7% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 7.1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.8% | 26.5% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 12.8% | 2.0% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 10.4% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 8.1% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 19% | 10.5% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 20.4% | -2.0% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 7.2% | 2.8% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95% | 96.2% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 95.4% | 93.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 93.3% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.3% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 57.7% | 46.2% | 11.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holme Court Avenue was 502.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 962.5% higher than the Biggleswade East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Holme Court Avenue has the 2nd highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Biggleswade East and the 11th highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 Holme Court Avenue, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £357,467 | 2025-02-07 | £365,095 |
| 83 Holme Court Avenue, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-11-27 | £425,124 |
| 103 Holme Court Avenue, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-05-13 | £336,422 |
| 81 Holme Court Avenue, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-11-05 | £396,040 |
| 83 Holme Court Avenue, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-09-24 | £391,759 |
SG18 8PE 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SG18 8PE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawnside Academy Lawnside , SG18 0LX | 2out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE VC Lower School Brunts Lane , SG18 0LY | 3out of 4 | 1,951 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langford Village Academy Church Street , Langford SG18 9QA | 3out of 4 | 2,448 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunton CofE VC Lower School High Street , Dunton SG18 8RN | 4out of 4 | 4,129 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldecote Church of England Academy Manor Place , Upper Caldecote SG18 9DA | 1out of 4 | 4,207 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 470 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 | 1,231 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 | 2,456 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 | 1,611 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Biggleswade Campus The Oaks , Potton Road SG18 0EP | - not rated | 3,482 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Ltd | Next, Unit A - A1 Retail Park | 414 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants Ltd | Unit F1 Normandy Lane, Biggleswade | 719 yd | |
| Blue Apple Contract Catering @ | Liebherr Great Britain, Stratton Business Park | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Yorkshire Grey | 140 London Road, Biggleswade | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mead End Fish Bar | 107 Mead End, Biggleswade | 841 yd | |
| Pizza Hot | 111 Mead End, Biggleswade | 841 yd | |
| TGF Pizzas | Unit 1The Saxon Centre, Kingsfield Road | 858 yd | |
| Oriental Express | 7 Kingsfield Road, Biggleswade | 934 yd | |
| Saxon Fish & Chips | 8 Kingsfield Road, Biggleswade | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Pegasus Drive, Stratton Business Park | 671 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Biggleswade Academy Trust (Holmemead Middle School) Mead End | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| Lake Recreation Ground OFF HAWESMERE CLOSE | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Lifestyles@Saxon SAXON DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 810 yd |
| Eagle Farm Road Recreation Ground EAGLE FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,065 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 | 143.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.