Heather Drive, Biggleswade, SG18 8UJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG18 8UJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.6%	50.9%	2.3%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	51.4%	49.1%	-2.3%	49.0%	0.1%

Partnership Status

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	31.9%	41.6%	9.7%	37.9%	3.7%
Married: Opposite sex	48.8%	39.4%	-9.4%	44.2%	-4.8%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	1.6%	3%	1.4%	2.2%	0.8%
Divorced	12.5%	8.9%	-3.6%	9.1%	-0.2%
Widowed	4.4%	5.9%	1.5%	6.1%	-0.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	48.6%	52%	3.4%	48.4%	3.6%
Good health	34.3%	24.9%	-9.4%	33.6%	-8.7%
Fair health	11.2%	14.6%	3.4%	12.7%	1.9%
Bad health	4%	7%	3.0%	4.0%	3.0%
Very bad health	1.9%	1.5%	-0.4%	1.2%	0.3%

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	21%	18.5%	-2.5%	18.2%	0.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.3%	12.6%	-2.7%	9.6%	3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.8%	17.8%	-4.0%	13.4%	4.4%
Apprenticeship	2.4%	6.7%	4.3%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.5%	17.8%	5.3%	16.9%	0.9%
Degree or Similar	22.6%	24.8%	2.2%	33.8%	-9.0%
Other	4.4%	1.9%	-2.5%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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)
Other Asian	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black African	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.5%	-1.9%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	0.8%	1.0%
White	97.2%	95.3%	-1.9%	81.4%	13.9%
Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93% 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	94.7%	93%	-1.7%	83.2%	9.8%
European Union	2.2%	4.1%	1.9%	6.1%	-2.0%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	5.6%	-4.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.1%	93.3%	0.2%	83.2%	10.1%
10+ Years	0%	4.1%	4.1%	9.8%	-5.7%
5-10 Years	1.2%	1.5%	0.3%	2.9%	-1.4%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	5%	0.9%	-4.1%	1.9%	-1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.4%	76.7%	-5.3%
Ireland	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Romania	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	23.9%	13.5%	10.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	52.2%	37.2%	15.0%
Christian	40.5%	46.2%	-5.7%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	1.2%	6.5%	-5.3%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	5%	6.0%	-1.0%

Safety

Is Heather Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heather Drive was 230.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 336.8% higher than the Biggleswade East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Heather Drive has the 4th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Biggleswade East and the 37th highest crime rate of 874 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.3%.

🔎 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 8UJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Heather Drive are based on 4 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 Heather Drive, Biggleswade, SG18 8UJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SG18 8UJ

Average Price
£123,917

Semi-Detached
£128,971

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£113,809

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Heather Drive

Average Price
£120,261

Semi-Detached
£131,488

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£109,034

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Heather DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
45 Heather Drive, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£75,100	2005-10-14	£112,186
49 Heather Drive, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£47,500	2003-02-07	£117,070
45 Heather Drive, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£35,330	2000-06-09	£105,881
47 Heather Drive, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£37,000	2000-04-26	£145,906

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SG18 8UJ

Employment

SG18 8UJ 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	103
Part-Time Employee	40
Retired	30
Self-Employed	24
Long-Term Sick or disabled	24
Looking after home or family	17
Student (economically inactive)	12
Unemployed	9
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Education	19
Construction	17
Human health and social work activities	15
Manufacturing	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Other	12
Information and communication	10
Administrative and support service activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Real estate activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Lawns Nursery School The Baulk , SG18 0PT	- not rated	1,334 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Southlands Lower School Kitelands Road , SG18 8NX	- not rated	432 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Southlands Lower School Kitelands Road , SG18 8NX	- not rated	432 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Biggleswade Academy Mead End , SG18 8JU	3out of 4	512 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lawnside Lower School Lawnside , SG18 0LX	- not rated	1,290 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lawnside Academy Lawnside , SG18 0LX	3out of 4	1,290 yd	Academy converter	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	845 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stratton School Eagle Farm Road , SG18 8JB	- not rated	845 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Edward Peake CofE VC School Potton Road , SG18 0EJ	- not rated	2,051 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	512 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ivel Valley School & College Hitchmead Road , SG18 0NL	3out of 4	1,204 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hitchmead School Hitchmead Road , SG18 0NL	- not rated	1,265 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
OneSchool Global UK - Biggleswade Campus The Oaks , Potton Road SG18 0EP	- not rated	2,959 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
Costa Ltd	Next, Unit A - A1 Retail Park	643 yd
McDonald's Restaurants Ltd	Unit F1 Normandy Lane, Biggleswade	753 yd
Blue Apple Contract Catering @	Liebherr Great Britain, Stratton Business Park	753 yd
Saddle & Spoke at Stratton House Hotel	London Road, Biggleswade	1,080 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Yorkshire Grey	140 London Road, Biggleswade		558 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
TGF Pizzas	Unit 1The Saxon Centre, Kingsfield Road	337 yd
Oriental Express	7 Kingsfield Road, Biggleswade	406 yd
Saxon Fish & Chips	8 Kingsfield Road, Biggleswade	409 yd
Mead End Fish Bar	107 Mead End, Biggleswade	660 yd
Pizza Hot	111 Mead End, Biggleswade	660 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl	Pegasus Drive, Stratton Business Park		657 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Lifestyles@Saxon SAXON DRIVE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	257 yd
Biggleswade Academy Trust (Holmemead Middle School) Mead End	grass pitches	523 yd
Eagle Farm Road Recreation Ground EAGLE FARM ROAD	grass pitches	655 yd
Stratton Upper School EAGLE FARM ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	976 yd
Lake Recreation Ground OFF HAWESMERE CLOSE	grass pitches	1,069 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	97.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	97.1%

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	66.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	142.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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