Dickens Court, Biggleswade, SG18 8QE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG18 8QE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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	51.4%	49.4%	-2.0%	51.0%	-1.6%
Male	48.6%	50.6%	2.0%	49.0%	1.6%

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 area around SG18 8QE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	38.1%	45.6%	7.5%	37.9%	7.7%
Married: Opposite sex	40.2%	34.9%	-5.3%	44.2%	-9.3%
Married: Same sex	0%	1%	1.0%	0.3%	0.7%
Separated	8.5%	2.1%	-6.4%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	11.6%	14.4%	2.8%	9.1%	5.3%
Widowed	1.6%	2.1%	0.5%	6.1%	-4.0%

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 (87.8%) 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	53.1%	51.1%	-2.0%	48.4%	2.7%
Good health	39.2%	36.7%	-2.5%	33.6%	3.1%
Fair health	6.1%	8.4%	2.3%	12.7%	-4.3%
Bad health	1.2%	2.5%	1.3%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	1.2%	0.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	9.5%	13.5%	4.0%	18.2%	-4.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18%	12.5%	-5.5%	9.6%	2.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18%	16.7%	-1.3%	13.4%	3.3%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	3.6%	0.4%	5.3%	-1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	18.5%	17.7%	-0.8%	16.9%	0.8%
Degree or Similar	23.3%	34.9%	11.6%	33.8%	1.1%
Other	9.5%	1%	-8.5%	2.8%	-1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% 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%	0%	-2.0%	1.1%	-1.1%
Indian	2%	1.7%	-0.3%	3.1%	-1.4%
Other Asian	3.3%	2.1%	-1.2%	1.6%	0.5%
Black African	0.8%	1.3%	0.5%	2.5%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.8%	2.1%	1.3%	0.8%	1.3%
White	89.4%	90.6%	1.2%	81.4%	9.2%
Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.5% 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	84.5%	83.5%	-1.0%	83.2%	0.3%
European Union	7.3%	8.1%	0.8%	6.1%	2.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	1.6%	1.3%	-0.3%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	6.5%	4.2%	-2.3%	5.6%	-1.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.3%	0.4%
Oceania	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	84.5%	83.5%	-1.0%	83.2%	0.3%
10+ Years	3.7%	9.7%	6.0%	9.8%	-0.1%
5-10 Years	3.3%	2.5%	-0.8%	2.9%	-0.4%
2-5 Years	4.1%	2.1%	-2.0%	2.2%	-0.1%
Less than 2 years	4.5%	2.1%	-2.4%	1.9%	0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.1%	76.7%	5.4%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Spain	0.9%	0.4%	0.5%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Oceania	1.3%	0.1%	1.2%
No passport held	12.8%	13.5%	-0.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	48.7%	37.2%	11.5%
Christian	44.1%	46.2%	-2.1%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Jewish	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Dickens Court Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dickens Court was 9.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.0% lower than the Biggleswade East average. The most reported crime type was Public order.

Dickens Court has the 6th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Biggleswade East and the 40th lowest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.6%.

🔎 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 8QE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Dickens Court are based on 46 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 Dickens Court, Biggleswade, SG18 8QE

Estimated Average Property Prices for SG18 8QE

Average Price
£250,856

Semi-Detached
£293,516

Terraced
£243,823

Detached
£200,787

Flats/Maisonettes
£196,916

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dickens Court

Average Price
£232,381

Semi-Detached
£242,359

Terraced
£235,586

Detached
£207,874

Flats/Maisonettes
£170,847

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dickens CourtStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
23 Dickens Court, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£175,000	2024-06-12	£189,630
31 Dickens Court, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2021-06-30	£362,687
9 Dickens Court, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£243,750	2020-10-07	£291,589
16 Dickens Court, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£245,000	2019-06-20	£304,097
7 Dickens Court, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£245,000	2017-07-13	£297,251

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SG18 8QE

Employment

SG18 8QE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 Employee	97
Retired	32
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	15
Other	6
Unemployed	5
Looking after home or family	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Student (economically inactive)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	36
Manufacturing	25
Human health and social work activities	16
Construction	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Education	9
Other	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Information and communication	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Transport and storage	6
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lawnside Academy Lawnside , SG18 0LX	2out of 4	660 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Andrew's CofE VC Lower School Brunts Lane , SG18 0LY	3out of 4	811 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Langford Village Academy Church Street , Langford SG18 9QA	3out of 4	3,005 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Caldecote Church of England Academy Manor Place , Upper Caldecote SG18 9DA	1out of 4	3,116 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sutton CofE VA Lower School High Street , SG19 2NE	4out of 4	4,756 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Biggleswade Academy Mead End , SG18 8JU	3out of 4	749 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stratton Upper School Eagle Farm Road , SG18 8JB	2out of 4	896 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	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	1,748 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ivel Valley School Hitchmead Road , SG18 0NL	3out of 4	1,110 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
OneSchool Global UK - Biggleswade Campus The Oaks , Potton Road SG18 0EP	- not rated	3,013 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	Distance
Cravin Coffee	Railway Station, Station Road	259 yd
The Bespoke Bakery Tea Room	The Chic House, 4 London Road	360 yd
Saddle & Spoke at Stratton House Hotel	London Road, Biggleswade	402 yd
Pera Kitchen	50 High Street, Biggleswade	413 yd
O' Sarracino Pizzeria	21 Bonds Lane, Biggleswade	422 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Flutters Leisure Ltd	Bingo Hall, Station Road	232 yd
The Pembroke Arms	29 Hitchin Street, Biggleswade	452 yd
The White Hart	23-24 Market Square, Biggleswade	471 yd
The Golden Pheasant	71 High Street, Biggleswade	482 yd
The Rose Inn	75 High Street, Biggleswade	482 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Town Grill	58 High Street, Biggleswade	415 yd
Pizza Hot	111 Mead End, Biggleswade	426 yd
Mead End Fish Bar	107 Mead End, Biggleswade	426 yd
Periasta	81 High Street, Biggleswade	434 yd
Domino's Pizza	97 High Street, Biggleswade	434 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Iceland	Units 2 and 3, 22 Market Square		438 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Keytone Leisure Ltd (Closed) 10a 10a High Street	health and fitness suite	580 yd
Biggleswade Academy Trust (Holmemead Middle School) Mead End	grass pitches	591 yd
Biggleswade Conservative Tennis Club ST. ANDREWS STREET	tennis courts	652 yd
Eagle Farm Road Recreation Ground EAGLE FARM ROAD	grass pitches	722 yd
Lake Recreation Ground OFF HAWESMERE CLOSE	grass pitches	891 yd
Stratton Upper School EAGLE FARM ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	944 yd
Biggleswade Town Fc LANGFORD ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,029 yd

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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	183.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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