Dunton Lane is in Biggleswade and in Central Bedfordshire district. SG18 8PP is located in the Biggleswade East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 2008-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dunton Lane, Biggleswade, SG18 8PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG18 8SN, SG18 8SW, SG18 8SL, SG18 8PJ, SG18 8SP, SG18 8PQ, SG18 8PG, SG18 8SR, SG18 8SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG18 8PP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 48.4% | 52.8% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 51.6% | 47.2% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 8PP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.6% 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 | 23% | 26.9% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.6% | 56.6% | -7.0% | 44.2% | 12.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 7% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 48.7% | 46.9% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 41.6% | 39.2% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 9.9% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.7% | 20.1% | 2.4% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 8.5% | -11.3% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 17.6% | 4.5% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 7.7% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 16.9% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 27.8% | -1.2% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.4% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.6% | 86.5% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 5.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 4.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 93.4% | 92.3% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 93.1% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.7% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0.6% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dunton Lane was 61.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.3% higher than the Biggleswade East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dunton Lane has the 19th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Biggleswade East and the 315th highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Milestones, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-09-16 | £370,865 |
| 6 Milestones Milestones, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2017-10-16 | £347,364 |
| 3 Milestones Milestones, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, a newly built property | £245,000 | 2014-09-19 | £393,846 |
| 7 Milestones, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £248,500 | 2013-09-03 | £440,249 |
| 4 Milestones Milestones, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, a newly built property | £183,000 | 2012-01-31 | £350,265 |
SG18 8PP 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,538 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE VC Lower School Brunts Lane , SG18 0LY | 3out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langford Village Academy Church Street , Langford SG18 9QA | 3out of 4 | 2,837 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunton CofE VC Lower School High Street , Dunton SG18 8RN | 4out of 4 | 3,666 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldecote Church of England Academy Manor Place , Upper Caldecote SG18 9DA | 1out of 4 | 4,490 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 | 629 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 | 1,117 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 | 2,327 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 | 1,480 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Biggleswade Campus The Oaks , Potton Road SG18 0EP | - not rated | 3,216 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 | 318 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants Ltd | Unit F1 Normandy Lane, Biggleswade | 398 yd | |
| Blue Apple Contract Catering @ | Liebherr Great Britain, Stratton Business Park | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Yorkshire Grey | 140 London Road, Biggleswade | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGF Pizzas | Unit 1The Saxon Centre, Kingsfield Road | 684 yd | |
| Oriental Express | 7 Kingsfield Road, Biggleswade | 743 yd | |
| Saxon Fish & Chips | 8 Kingsfield Road, Biggleswade | 745 yd | |
| Mead End Fish Bar | 107 Mead End, Biggleswade | 976 yd | |
| Pizza Hot | 111 Mead End, Biggleswade | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Pegasus Drive, Stratton Business Park | 306 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lifestyles@Saxon SAXON DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 569 yd |
| Biggleswade Academy Trust (Holmemead Middle School) Mead End | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Eagle Farm Road Recreation Ground EAGLE FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,017 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 | 28.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 28.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 28.6% |
| 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 | 74.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.